hamdi zarrouk

Hamdi Zarrouk: The Tenacious Tactician

Meet Hamdi Zarrouk, or as the chessboard knows him, zarroukhz. With a rapid rating that once soared to 578 and a blitz peak touching 671 in 2021, Hamdi is no stranger to the ebbs and flows of online chess battles.

While his rapid games have been a rollercoaster—cycling between a thrilling 578 max and a humbling low of 276—Hamdi’s blitz prowess is more solid, boasting an average rating north of 540, and a win rate hovering around a respectable 40.8%. His preferred opening? Classified as Top Secret—because who wants to reveal their chess recipes?

Hamdi’s style is a blend of patience and grit, with a knack for the endgame reflected in his frequent, marathon wins averaging 66 moves. When the going gets tough, Hamdi really shines: his comeback rate is an impressive 90.74%, and if he loses a piece, don’t count him out—he bounces back with a 100% win rate after such setbacks. (Chess gods, take notes.)

Fans and foes alike can attest to his psychological resilience, although a 22% tilt factor reminds us that even warriors have their off days. Hamdi’s longest winning streak stands proudly at 9 games, proving that once he’s warmed up, he’s a storm to reckon with.

Known for his relentless contests against familiar rivals, Hamdi has squared off over a hundred times with ahlem123 and nearly 80 with khemaies, taking wins whenever strategy met opportunity. Beware if you catch him on a Thursday or Tuesday afternoon—his win rate peaks above 44% during these times, and his eyes seem to glow brightest between 21:00 and 22:00 hours. (Is that caffeine or sheer focus? The jury’s still out.)

Whether it’s blitz or rapid, Hamdi Zarrouk brings a spirited blend of resilience, cunning, and a dash of mystery to every game—making him a captivating figure in the chess community.