Background
Yousef Altaha, also known by the handle Yousef_Fadi, is a chess player who thrives in online rapid formats. With a curious mind and a clock-watching attitude, Yousef enjoys turning clever ideas into concrete results on the digital boards.
Chess Journey
Since 2021, Yousef has actively competed online, steadily building a presence in rapid and blitz events. His rapid peak reached 1299 in October 2025, while blitz peaked at 1358 in the same period. In October 2025 alone, he logged 49 rapid games, earning 31 wins, 17 losses, and 1 draw. A long winning streak of 27 games marks a highlight reel moment in his ascent, with a current streak of 4 continuing the momentum.
Playing Style & Openings
Yousef favors a dynamic yet steady repertoire across time controls, with a penchant for solid defenses and sharp counterplay. In Rapid, the Scandinavian Defense stands out: 5 games, 4 wins, 1 loss (80% success). He also experiments with other systems, reflecting a flexible approach to structures and plans.
- Rapid – Scandinavian Defense: 5 games, 4-1-0 (80% win rate)
- Rapid – Australian Defense: 4 games, 1-2-1 (25% win rate)
- Blitz – Scandinavian Defense: 4 games, 4-0-0 (100% win rate)
Notable Moments & Opponents
Across his online battles, Yousef has faced a roster of peers with recurring engagements against players such as almuntaser_khasawneh (11 games) and hassan-11111 (4 games). These encounters illustrate a learning path filled with valuable experience against a variety of styles.
- Most played opponent: almuntaser_khasawneh (11 games)
- Frequent opponents include hassan-11111 and nguyen-kouki
Time Controls & Focus
Yousef gravitates toward rapid play, blending quick tactical skirmishes with deeper endgame work. Endgame frequency is notable, and he demonstrates solid endgame technique alongside a healthy appetite for long, precise battles when needed.
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