Overview
Zoubaier Amdouni (username: shinobi-1987) is a FIDE Master and a chess player best known for rapid, tactical play and a fondness for the adrenaline of fast games. He favors Blitz play and often turns quick openings into long, strategic endgames. Expect creativity, sturdy defense, and a surprising number of queen checks.
Playing style and strengths
Zoubaier blends practical tactics with an endgame nose. He converts advantages without fuss and is comfortable in long, technical fights. When the clocks tick, he shines.
- Preferred time control: Blitz. He posts his best win rates when the clock is short.
- Endgame frequency: high. He reaches endgames often and finishes them reliably.
- Avg moves per win: about 74. Patience is part of the plan.
- Best time of day to play: evenings, around 18:00 local time.
- Tactical resilience: strong comeback rate and around 48% win rate after losing material.
Career highlights
Zoubaier has climbed peaks across all time controls and collected several standout performances.
- Title: FIDE Master.
- Blitz peak: 2118 (2025-07-01) (peak reached in mid 2025). He has repeatedly approached and held ratings above 2100 in Blitz play.
- Rapid peak: 2070 (2021-08-29) showcasing solid classical speed skills.
- Bullet peak: 2321 (2025-02-24) which demonstrates exceptional short time control talent.
- Longest winning streak: 9 consecutive wins. Longest losing streak: 4.
Openings and preferences
Zoubaier likes reliable structures with room for counterplay. He has strong results with the Caro-Kann as Black and a perfect record in selected Alapin and other sidelines in Blitz. As White he often opens with e4 and builds pressure patiently.
- Favourite defensive weapon: Caro-Kann Defense — very successful as Black in Blitz.
- Sharp choices: Sicilian Defense lines, including Alapin and closed Anti-Sveshnikov systems.
- White repertoire: varied, often beginning with e4 and steering into long middlegames and endgames.
- Notable opening successes: Sicilian Alapin in Blitz (100% in recorded games) and consistent Caro-Kann returns.
Notable opponents and memorable games
Zoubaier has faced a core group of regular opponents online and has several rivalries that bring out his best play.
- Most-played opponents: ibrshanan, ahmed-z20, elrekik.
- Head-to-head highlights: clean records versus several frequent opponents and tight series against others.
- Sample memorable game: Thrilling comeback vs ibrshanan.
- Quick study: a short illustrative game in PGN format for review below.
Statistics snapshot
A concise look at competitive records and trends that define Zoubaier as a player to watch in fast time controls.
- Overall Blitz record (sampled): wins 22, losses 17, draws 1.
- Rapid record: wins 11, losses 4, draws 3; sturdy performance at moderate time controls.
- Bullet record: limited sample but a very high peak rating, showing raw speed potential.
- Time-based edge: best weekday win rates on Wednesday and Friday evenings; strongest hour around 18:00.
How to follow or study
To follow Zoubaier study his Blitz games for practical ideas, watch his Caro-Kann and Sicilian mini-repertoires, and review the PGN above for a taste of his middlegame thinking. For quick study links use the opponent profiles listed earlier.
- Tip: study his endgames and rook activity. He delivers checks with the rook and queen often.
- Preparation depth has increased year to year, so newer games show deeper opening choices.