Ahmed Abdul Azim (aka zima222)
Meet Ahmed Abdul Azim, a determined chess enthusiast who has waged thousands of battles on the digital 64-square battlefield. Known online as zima222, Ahmed’s chess journey is a wild rollercoaster of clever openings, fierce tactical strikes, and the occasional resignation (because who doesn’t love a dramatic exit?).
Rating Rollercoaster
Ahmed’s peak rapid rating was a respectable 1197 back in mid-2018, showcasing his early prowess. He reached his blitz zenith with a flashy 1553 that same year—most likely fueled by adrenaline and a fast internet connection. His daily chess highs soared to 1607, proving that patience sometimes pays off. Bullet? A modest peak of 1188, demonstrating lightning-fast fingers but perhaps a need for just a bit more speed.
Playing Style & Quirks
Ahmed is a strategist who averages around 48 moves per win in rapid games—enough time to brew some coffee and question life decisions. His early resignation rate is almost 13%, meaning he sometimes knows when to cut bait and live to fight another game. His endgames are frequent and sturdy, with a ~38% endgame frequency, and he’s not afraid to come back from a losing position, sporting a stunning 67.6% comeback rate. Talk about resilience!
Interestingly, Ahmed enjoys the night shift, with his best time to play around 3 AM—so if you want to catch him at his strategic best (or worst, depending on your perspective), set your alarm clocks!
Favorite Openings
- “Top Secret” Opening: Ahmed’s go-to move in rapid and blitz alike, with a near 49% win rate out of over 3,400 rapid games—shhh, it’s a secret for a reason.
- King’s Pawn Opening (various variations): A classic approach with up to a 67% win rate in rapid.
- Englund Gambit & Scandinavian Defense: Showing a taste for gambits and sharp lines with respectable success.
Recent Epic Battles
Ahmed’s most recent triumph was a well-earned victory against sigmaWasab3 in a solid King’s Indian Attack setup — a graceful resignation from the opponent closed a tense 39-move encounter. But no hero's journey is without setbacks; his latest defeat came by the hands of ShaunTh1, who checkmated Ahmed in a cunning early middle-game assault.
Overall Stats & Fun Facts
Games played: Thousands, with nearly equal wins and losses in rapid and blitz formats — consistency is key!
Longest winning streak: 13 games.
Longest losing streak: 12 games.
Clearly, Ahmed knows the highs and lows of competitive chess—and still plays on with spirit and humor.
Ahmed Abdul Azim proves that chess is as much about persistence and passion as it is about genius moves. So if you’re up for a friendly duel or want to decode his “Top Secret” opening, look no further than zima222, the midnight strategist who never stops plotting his next checkmate... or checkmate comeback.
May the pawns be ever in your favor, Ahmed!
