Ali Musaev (aka Ali4ik10) - The Relentless Chess Journeyman
Ali Musaev, known in the digital chess arena as Ali4ik10, is a player whose journey through the ranks resembles an epic chess match with no shortage of twists, turns, and the occasional blunder.
A Rating Rollercoaster
Starting modestly in 2016 with a Rapid rating of just 1034, Ali’s chess journey has been anything but linear. By 2025, his Rapid rating found a respectable spot around 744 after hundreds of hard-fought battles. Blitz and Bullet ratings tell a story of a speedster who sometimes sprints... and sometimes trips, with Blitz ratings descending from over 700 to 241, and Bullet clocks ticking at an average of 241.5.
Opening Arsenal
Whether kicking things off with the King's Pawn opening or deploying the tricky Scandinavian Defense, Ali has a knack for keeping opponents guessing. His secret weapon? The Philidor Defense, boasting a juicy 60% win rate, and the Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation, which he wields with over 64% success. Turns out, Ali knows how to mix classic theory with a dash of unpredictability.
Playing Style & Tactics
Ali is a marathon player averaging about 60 moves when he wins – proving he has the patience of a saint and the endurance of a chess ninja. He’s also a comeback king, with a striking 68.7% comeback rate and a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece. Early resignations happen about 22% of the time, possibly when Ali smells a sandwich trap coming his way.
Psychology of a Fighter
Despite a moderate tilt factor of 12 (chess players feel the pressure!), Ali plays with a smile (and a coffee nearby). There’s a notable 48% difference in performance between rated and casual games – a reminder that sometimes Ali plays to win, and sometimes just to have fun and confuse the opponent.
Legendary Streaks & Rivalries
His longest winning streak? A cool 10 games, proving sometimes Ali is absolutely unstoppable. He keeps busy with a large circle of opponents, but has a soft spot for beating players like drugaddictsupport (100% record) and clotin, while battling others who keep him on his toes.
Fun Fact
Ali’s best times to strike are afternoons and early evenings, with a surprising 75% win rate at 10 AM. Maybe mornings are just for coffee, and the real chess magic starts later!
In the grand game of life – and chess – Ali4ik10 is always ready for one more round, armed with tactical tricks, resilience, and a touch of wit.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Frederic Samama | 3W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| steveguk1981 | 1W / 2L / 1D | View Games |
| bgjr7312 | 3W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| indymiek | 0W / 3L / 0D | View Games |
| vusal_ant | 3W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 298 | 241 | 684 | |
| 2016 | 714 | 1034 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 199W / 170L / 19D | 165W / 194L / 23D | 48.0 |
| 2016 | 0W / 4L / 0D | 1W / 3L / 0D | 30.2 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 65 | 27 | 28 | 10 | 41.5% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 54 | 25 | 22 | 7 | 46.3% |
| Philidor Defense | 40 | 24 | 12 | 4 | 60.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 36 | 23 | 13 | 0 | 63.9% |
| Italian Game | 22 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Giuoco Piano Game | 16 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 62.5% |
| Three Knights Opening | 16 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 62.5% |
| Center Game Accepted Normal Variation | 15 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 46.7% |
| Pirc Defense Modern Defense Geller System | 15 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 46.7% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 41.7% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 37.5% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Undefined | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 25.0% |
| Petrovs Defense | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Scandinavian Defense Modern Variation | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Ruy Lopez Opening Classical Defense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Vienna Game Falkbeer Vienna Gambit | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| London System | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrovs Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Center Game Accepted Normal Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 15 | 0 |
| Losing | 13 | 1 |