Ayyub Sharofuddinov

Ayyub Sharofuddinov (aka Abbasov1ch)

Meet Ayyub Sharofuddinov, a chess adventurer navigating the rapid chess seas with both triumphs and tumbles. Known in the online realms as Abbasov1ch, Ayyub has a peak rapid rating of 586 reached in May 2025 — a figure that shows promise but also hints at the wild roller coaster of wins and losses that define his journey.

With a total of 138 rapid games, Ayyub has secured 57 wins, endured 74 losses, and battled to 11 draws. His style is a curious blend: he’s not afraid to play aggressively, often engaging in complex tactical battles that sometimes end in early resignations (about 9.5% of his games). His games typically last around 41 moves when winning and drag on further to about 51 moves when losing — a testament to his gritty fighting spirit even in defeat.

Opening Repertoire Highlights

• Van t Kruijs Opening – his favorite battleground with 66 games and a respectable 54.5% win rate. Nothing like surprising your opponents with 1.e3 and an early Bc4!
• French Defense (and its variations) – a mixed bag with moderate success, though the Knight Variation seems to be a thorny challenge for him, with a win rate just over 23%.
• Saragossa Opening – played only thrice but boasting an impressive 66.7% win rate. A small sample, but who doesn’t love a cheeky highlight?

Playing Style & Psychology

Ayyub is a resilient fighter with a comeback rate of nearly 58% when down, proving he’s no stranger to turning tides. While he sometimes hits a losing streak as long as five games, he also enjoys bursts of winning streaks with the same length. Interestingly, his best performance time is 10:00 AM—so if you want to avoid a swift checkmate, better not challenge him before your morning coffee!

Psychologically, he has a low tilt factor of 5, meaning he generally keeps his cool despite the ups and downs. He often scores better against lower-rated players, boasting an 83% win rate there, but struggles against equals and above, where losses stack up sharply.

Recent Highlights

Just recently, Abbasov1ch delivered a splendid checkmate against celia9278 in a battle lasting 51 moves, showcasing his ability to outmaneuver foes even in complex positions. However, not every day is a victory lap: a painful checkmate loss to darien301 reminded him that even the sharpest swords dull sometimes.

Whether breaking new ground with the Van t Kruijs Opening or wrestling through the French Defense jungle, Ayyub’s chess story is one of courage, persistence, and a touch of quirky charm—a player who proves that in chess, as in life, it’s the journey that counts more than the scoreboard.

Keep watching the boards—Abbasov1ch's next move could be anything but predictable!