About Farid Abbasov
Farid Abbasov is a grandmaster known for his dynamic and resilient play, especially in blitz chess. With a keen eye for tactics and impressive endgame skills, Farid has carved out a reputation for comebacks and precise calculations under pressure.
Playing Style and Strengths
Farid prefers fast-paced games, with blitz being his specialty. His blitz games often extend to around 70+ moves, showcasing his deep preparation and endurance. Farid tends to perform slightly better with Black, boasting a considerable 65.71% win rate, compared to 57.33% with White.
- Average moves per win: 72
- Average moves per loss: 74
- Early resignation rate: Low (about 2.56%)
- Exceptional tactical awareness with over 86% comeback success
- Loves the challenge: wins over 60% of games after losing a piece
Performance Highlights
Farid reached a peak blitz rating of 2713 in September 2024—a feat reflecting his peak form. In rapid chess, his top rating stood steady at 2487. His bullet play is solid with a peak at 2128, showing versatility across time controls.
Favorite Openings
Farid's opening repertoire is robust, especially in blitz. He excels with the:
- Caro-Kann Defense: Impressively strong with an 83% win rate, including the Maróczy Variation.
- Scandinavian Defense: Perfect win record in blitz on the Valencian and Ilundain variations.
- French Defense: Unbeaten with the Exchange Variation in blitz.
- Petrov's Defense: Always a winner in the Three Knights line.
He also dabbles in Sicilian and Queen’s Pawn openings, demonstrating a flexible approach.
Competitive Record & Rivalries
Farid enjoys robust rivalries, notably with opponents like ramtamis and balufrombaku, maintaining win rates above 75%. His tactical battles are always entertaining, and his longest winning streak hits seven games, proving he can maintain momentum.
- Total blitz wins: 71
- Total blitz losses: 33
- Rapid wins: 16, Bullet wins: 2
Fun Facts
- Farid’s best time to play is early in the day, especially at 10:00 AM, where he boasts a 100% win rate!
- His comeback games are nearly unstoppable, winning over 86% after a setback.
- Farid is no stranger to long fights – his games typically last around 75 moves, so stamina is key.
Chess fans might say Farid doesn’t just play chess; he stages thrilling blitz dramas where every piece tells a story.