Saad Abobaker Elmi IM

Saad Abobaker Elmi - The Somali Chess Maestro aka Somalianwarrior2006

Known in the chess realms by his enigmatic username Somalianwarrior2006, Saad Abobaker Elmi proudly holds the prestigious title of International Master granted by FIDE. His chess journey is anything but ordinary; Saad plays with the stealth and precision of a true warrior on the 64 squares.

Rating & Records

Saad’s peak ratings are nothing short of spectacular across all fast-paced formats: a blistering 2975 in Bullet, 2816 in Blitz, and a solid 2264 in Rapid. His rapid chess stats boast an almost gladiatorial 10 wins, 1 loss, 1 draw record, proving he’s not one to back down even when the clock ticks mercilessly.

Style & Strengths

If chess were a thriller, Saad would be the comeback hero with a 93% success rate bouncing back after setbacks. His endurance in endgames is notable, featuring in about 84% of his games and often dragging his opponents through long, grueling battles—an average of nearly 90 moves per win confirms his resilience and tenacity.

Quick to spot tactical opportunities, Saad wins every game after losing a piece (chess magic or just sheer willpower?). His early resignation rate of just 0.38% shows a fighter who never gives up easily, even when the chips are down.

Favorite Openings? That’s Top Secret!

Whether it’s Rapid, Bullet, or Blitz, Saad’s opening strategy is classified as Top Secret. With win rates hovering above 54% in all formats when using his secret arsenal, it’s clear that opponents have a tough time cracking his opening repertoire. Perhaps it involves a mix of nimble knights and sneaky queens—you’ll have to watch a game to find out.

Opponent Brain-Teaser

Saad has faced a veritable who’s who of the online chess world, from the prolific twitch_elhamblitz05 (whom he's played 100 times!) to the formidable danielnaroditsky. Against many such titans, his win rates fluctuate from near perfection to humbling losses, but overall, he keeps a solid record with a long winning streak peak of 12 games.

When to Catch Him in Action?

Evening hours around 6-8 PM seem to be Saad’s prime hours, boasting a win rate close to 60%. On weekdays, Tuesday and Wednesday are the luckiest days to catch him on a winning spree. Morning players, beware—the 8 AM slot is also Saad’s sneaky hot zone with over 65% wins.

Psychology Behind the Play

“Tilt” is a chess euphemism for frustration, and Saad’s tilt factor stands at a cool 13, meaning he knows how to keep his cool even in tough games. Yet, he faces a curious challenge: his performance dips by about 25% switching from casual to rated games, proving even IMs have nerves of steel moments.

In Conclusion

Saad Abobaker Elmi is not just an International Master; he’s a relentless strategist, an opening enigma, and an indefatigable competitor. When he’s not plotting world domination one pawn at a time, he’s probably perfecting his secret openings or charming chess fans with his tactical wizardry. Beware the Somalianwarrior2006 – a true knight of the chessboard, with a long reign in rapid, blitz, and bullet arenas!