Alisher Begmuratov (AkibaRubi): FIDE Master and Speed Chess Dynamo
Overview
Alisher Begmuratov, known to the chess world as AkibaRubi, is a FIDE Master whose online career has been defined by explosive growth and fearless speed chess. Starting from a modest blitz rating of 1441 in the summer of 2018, he climbed relentlessly to a peak of 2937 (2026-09-10) in blitz and 2952 (2026-10-01) in bullet. Although his blitz results often steal the spotlight, his preferred time control is bullet, where his fast hands and quicker instincts come alive.
Playing Style and Opening Repertoire
AkibaRubi is a player who enjoys steering the game into unusual territory. As White, he has a special love for the Nimzo-Larsen Attack, an opening that has earned him a 76.32% win rate in blitz. He also regularly employs the King's Indian Attack and a sharp London style setup with a poisoned pawn twist. As Black, he is a devoted Caro-Kann Defense player, though he is not afraid to venture into offbeat lines such as the Amar Gambit and the Amazon Attack.
His opening choices, shown in
, reflect a player who values activity over symmetry. He wins with White at a 52.29% clip and still manages a 47.58% win rate with Black, making him dangerous from both sides of the board.Rivalries and Fighting Spirit
Long-running rivalries have shaped AkibaRubi's competitive identity. Against OneBel, he has been nearly unstoppable with 17 wins and only 2 losses. Against Anselm Wagner, he holds a solid 16 wins to 6 losses. The rivalry with fwyun3257 is tougher, with 14 losses in 23 encounters, but he keeps coming back for more.
His fighting spirit is backed by real numbers. His comeback rate is 87.58%, and he still wins 48.07% of games after losing a piece. He has also put together a 41-game winning streak, the kind of run that separates elite speed chess players from the rest. His best results tend to come at 18:00, when his tactical radar is at its sharpest, and while his tilt factor of 10 shows he is human, his resilience keeps him in the fight.
Milestones and Records
The rating trajectory captured in
tells the story of a player who never stopped improving. From 1441 to a peak near 2937, AkibaRubi has shown that online chess rewards persistence, creativity, and a willingness to play the clock as much as the opponent.- Earned the FIDE Master title from FIDE
- Reached a peak blitz rating of 2937 (2026-09-10)
- Reached a peak bullet rating of 2952 (2026-10-01)
- Longest winning streak of 41 games
- Known for an unorthodox opening repertoire and relentless endgame play