Ahmad Ahmadzada GM

About Ahmad Ahmadzada

Ahmad Ahmadzada is a distinguished Grandmaster recognized by FIDE, known for his sharp tactical skills and resilience on the board. When it comes to chess, Ahmad prefers the rapid time control but his prowess in blitz and bullet formats is nothing short of sensational, often clocking stellar performances that keep his opponents on their toes.

Playing Style & Strengths

Ahmad's playing style is marked by a blend of strategic depth and tactical awareness, with an impressive Comeback Rate of 88.24%, proving he's never down for the count. A true Endgame maestro, he frequently extends his battles beyond the middlegame with an endgame frequency of 86.6%, demonstrating patience and precision.

He plays with notable psychological fortitude, maintaining cool under pressure and exhibiting a low tilt factor of 14, making him a tough competitor at any hour.

• Average moves per win: 80.2 moves
• Average moves per loss: 86.6 moves
• Strong in both White (52.8% win rate) and Black (46.6% win rate)
• Often leverages early captures, with an average first capture on move 7

Favorite Openings

Ahmad showcases versatility on the board with a preference for several openings, adapting his weaponry to the opponent and situation. Some of his favorite and successful openings in blitz include:

• King's Indian Attack — 60.61% win rate over 33 games
• Benoni variations — 57.78% win rate
• Indian: 2.Bf4 — 57.5% win rate
• Spanish: Berlin, 4.d3 Bc5 — 56% win rate
• Reti: King's Indian Attack — 54.17% win rate

In bullet, he favors the Caro-Kann: 2.Nf3 and Sicilian: 2.Nf3 d6 3.Nc3 Nf6 with solid winning percentages exceeding 50%, emphasizing his adaptability across time controls.

Record Highlights & Achievements

Ahmad has demonstrated remarkable consistency and grit throughout his chess career, amassing impressive statistics across multiple formats:

• Blitz: Over 2,000 games with a positive win-loss record and a peak rating of 2983 achieved in August 2023 — Wow!
• Bullet: Peak rating of 2975 with explosive performances and nearly 2,900 wins!
• Rapid: Preferred time control with solid performances and a peak rating of 2578 in late 2022.
• Longest winning streak: 21 games — Like a chess machine!
• Current winning streak: 5 games

Ahmad's psychological resilience is exceptional, making him a fierce opponent late at night — especially at the stroke of midnight, his best recorded playing time.

Memorable Opponents

Ahmad has faced a diverse roster of opponents, including some legendary and emerging talents. Among the most notable:

• Has a near-perfect win record against players like kadircicek10, chessking_2015, and tactrick.
• Even managed a draw against the world-famous Magnus Carlsen — no small feat!
• Consistently competitive against top-tier titled players and upcoming stars.

Fun Facts

• Ahmad's favorite time to play? Midnight lasting till dawn — perhaps he's secretly a chess vampire!
• He truly shines in blitz, with win rates hovering around or above 50% against players both weaker and stronger — talk about versatility!
• In blitz, he sometimes finishes his games with style by checkmating opponents on average with 766 checkmate victories.

Looking Forward

With a track record that speaks for itself, Ahmad Ahmadzada is poised to keep conquering chessboards worldwide, especially shining in rapid time controls. Whether it’s blitz, bullet, or rapid, expect Ahmad to keep those impressive streaks going and maybe even capture a few more fans with his sharp and exciting playstyle.