Elias Sidali

Elias Sidali - The Steadfast Strategist

Meet Elias Sidali, or as the chessboard whispers, "sidalichess" – a name that strikes both fear and admiration in opponents around the globe. This player has logged thousands of battles across blitz, bullet, rapid, and daily games, proving time and again that patience is a virtue and resilience, an art.

In blitz chess, Elias has ascended impressively from a modest 1200s rating in 2016 to a blazing peak of 2315 in 2020. His journey through nearly 9,000 blitz games is peppered with fierce duels fought under pressure, boasting an average rating steadily climbing towards the 2100s. Never one to shy from a challenge, Elias's playing style is both durable and cunning — rarely resigning early (early resignation rate: 4.54%) and engaging in lengthy battles lasting about 70 moves, whether tasting victory or suffering defeat.

Bullet chess? No problem. Though the time flies by in heart-stopping seconds, Elias still hit a peak near 2010, showing a killer instinct tempered by lightning-fast tactical awareness. His remarkable win rate after losing a piece of 98.59% suggests that giving up material is just another opportunity to strike back harder.

Rapid and daily games reveal a player with a thoughtful side, pausing to consider the ripples each move creates across the board. Elias’s endgame frequency is nearly 70%, showing a mastery and love for the nuanced dance after the chaos of the middlegame has passed.

Statistically, Elias battles best in the mornings and early afternoons, particularly around 10 AM where his win rate approaches 50% - perfectly timed for a coffee-fueled chess session before lunch. And Sundays? Well, let's just say the weekend slumps show exactly zero signs of affecting his resilient spirit.

When asked about his weapon of choice on the board, Elias marches to the rhythm of the Caro-Kann Defense and Sicilian Defense, with the French Defense Exchange Variation not far behind. His clever use of these openings often baits opponents into the kind of sticky situations they only read about in chess horror stories.

Not just a tactician, Elias Sidali’s comeback rate of 80.34% and a record-long winning streak of 18 games prove he's got the staying power and wit to frustrate even the most tenacious adversaries. His psychological resilience is challenged by a tilt factor of 23, which basically means he occasionally gets a bit grumpy (who doesn’t?), but never for long.

Off the board, you might find Elias studying chess openings, analyzing games, or plotting his next move in life — ever the strategist. Whether facing the ticking clock or a complicated endgame labyrinth, this player turns every game into a story of determination and cheeky brilliance.

To watch one of Elias Sidali's most recent glorious moments, check out his February 2020 victory by resignation against a formidable opponent in a Slav Defense. Time control? 3 minutes plus delay. Outcome? A clean win, because smart moves matter more than just speed.

In short, Elias is not just a player — he's a chessboard warrior, a master of comebacks, and a source of inspiration to anyone who knows that in the game of kings, grit beats luck when skill isn’t enough.