Nijat Abasov GM

About Nijat Abasov

Nijat Abasov is a highly skilled chess Grandmaster recognized for his sharp tactics and strategic vision. Known by his username AbasovN, he thrives in fast-paced environments and has demonstrated exceptional prowess in bullet and blitz chess formats, consistently engaging opponents with a dynamic and aggressive playing style.

Playing Style & Strengths

Abasov’s games often exhibit deep tactical awareness and a strong command of endgames, with an impressive comeback rate of nearly 83%, showing he's a fighter until the very end. He loves complex positions where his calculated risks pay off:

• Endgame Specialist: Nearly 80% of his games reach an endgame phase, where he often outplays adversaries.
• Opening Repertoire for Bullet: Dominates with the Caro-Kann Defense winning over 90% of his games when he employs it.
• Psychological Fortitude: Extremely low tilt factor at 5, indicating strong emotional control under pressure.
• Resilience: Wins over 60% of games even after losing a piece, highlighting his extraordinary resilience.

Performance Highlights

His preferred time control is Daily chess, but in fast time controls, he shines spectacularly:

• Bullet Chess: Achieved a peak rating of 3080 in November 2022, showcasing lightning-fast calculation and nerves of steel.
• Blitz Chess: Recorded a peak blitz rating of 3024 in August 2020, indicating he’s among the elite when the clock is ticking.
• Rapid Chess: Reached a peak rapid rating of 2903 — not bad for when he’s slightly less rushed!
• Daily Chess: Maintains an unbeaten streak in multiple recent daily games, cementing his skills in long-term strategy too.

Notable Records and Openness

Abasov isn’t afraid to mix it up with different openings and has particular favorites that have yielded strong results:

• Bullet Favorites: Master of the Caro-Kann and Hungarian Openings, boasting win rates upwards of 80%.
• Blitz Specialties: The Sicilian Defense (Taimanov & Closed variations) and Indian Defence persistently reward him with victories.
• Rapid & Daily Games: Applies less common gambits and variations which keep opponents on their toes.

Opponents beware: he has a stellar record against many rising stars such as ryhh with a 90% win rate over 203 games, demonstrating remarkable consistency and dominance.

Fun Facts & Personality

Besides being a chess machine, Abasov’s game data reveals some quirky traits:

• His best winning hour is around 9 AM, so maybe keep your coffee ready if you want to match his energy!
• He has a preference for openings starting with e4 but never shies away from mix-and-matching to keep his strategy fresh.
• Despite his high skill level, he keeps a playful edge, often opting for tricky openings like the Zukertort or the Owen Defense to surprise his rivals.
• His longest winning streak is an amazing 18 games, proving that once he's on fire, good luck catching him!