Sirwan Hama - The Tenacious Chess Warrior
Meet Sirwan Hama, aka sirwanham, a chess player who might not be Grandmaster status yet, but definitely a grand master of persistence and resilience on the board! Known affectionately as the "Bullet Barrage Boss," Sirwan has engaged in over 35,922 bullet games, with an almost equal split between victories and losses — because sometimes even the best tactical warriors need a few noble sacrifices.
His journey began in 2014 with a bullet rating hovering around 939 and with a penchant for fast-paced blitz, often rocking ratings up to 1,400+. While rapid and daily games are more casual affairs—he dabbled here and there—Sirwan’s true love and battlefield remain bullet and blitz formats where quick thinking and reflexes are king.
Style and Strengths
- Endgame Enthusiast: An impressive 75.5% endgame frequency means Sirwan loves to see a fight through to the very last piece, often clocking around 62 moves on average per battle—no chess game is over until Sirwan says so!
- Comeback King: With a comeback rate of 87.7% and a perfect record of winning after losing a piece, Sirwan’s opponents know never to count him out—even with a few pawns down.
- Psychological Fighter: Although known to experience a tilt factor of 37 (yes, chess can get emotional), his grit shines through as he strives to improve with every match.
Notable Achievements
While he may have a nearly balanced win/loss record in bullet games (17,556 wins to 17,620 losses), his longest winning streak stands proudly at 23 games—a testament to his capacity to dominate when he’s feeling in the zone. Blitz battles have their own story, with Sirwan clocking a peak rating of 1,521 in 2023, showing his ability to excel at rapid-fire tactical duels too.
Personality & Quirks
Off the board, Sirwan could be that lovable underdog who always comes back for one more match, fueled by caffeine, stubbornness, and a mischievous grin whenever a tricky trap works out. Just don’t ask him to slow down—his moves are faster than his coffee cooling off! When he’s not plotting checkmates, he’s probably juggling chess openings nobody’s heard of (all carefully labeled "Top Secret").
Playing Preferences
Sirwan prefers grinding it out, enjoying both white and black sides, boasting a White win rate just a smidge above 50%. Night or day, he’s ready—with his best hours around 8-10 AM and right after lunch, perfectly aligned with biological peak brainpower for chess domination.
Future Aspirations
Will Sirwan Hama rise through the ranks to become the masterful chess titan? With a tenacious spirit and a nearly unbeatable will to return from setbacks, the sky’s the limit! Just remember: when you face sirwanham, prepare yourself for some rapid-fire chess wizardry sprinkled with a touch of humor and unyielding fight.
