Ali Rastbod - FIDE Master Extraordinaire
Ali Rastbod, or as chessboards might whisper in fear, "Ali_rastbod," is a FIDE Master who dances gracefully across 64 squares with a mix of strategy, speed, and a sprinkle of wizardry. With a peak Blitz rating soaring to an astonishing 2929 in June 2025, Ali isn't just playing chess; Ali is redefining what it means to dominate the game in rapid-fire battles.
Career Highlights & Style
Since first dipping fingers into the chess world around 2013, Ali has amassed thousands of games across Blitz, Bullet, Daily, and Rapid formats. Known for an unyielding endgame frequency (a stunning 83.28% of games reach the endgame), Ali’s patience and tactical awareness show through in an impressive comeback rate of over 83%. Apparently, Ali doesn’t just lose pieces — Ali makes losing pieces regret it, winning back 42.67% of those skirmishes.
Ali is the kind of player who enjoys the grind, averaging about 88 moves per win, which suggests serious battles of endurance and wit. Early resignations barely happen here (only 1.52%), proving Ali’s stubbornness and fighting spirit — never giving up until the checkmate chant rings loud!
Favorite Openings & Opponents
Ali’s secret weapon is aptly named “Top Secret” — played in thousands of Blitz games with a near 50% win ratio. Alongside this, Ali shows love to the English Opening Agincourt Defense and the Colle System, wielding them with a knack for surprising victories. The Philidor Defense Hanham Lion Variation? Oh yes, Ali’s win rate there is a flawless 100%, because why not stomp the jungle cats now and then?
Among opponents, Ali’s closest rivalry is with “pulpanj,” who has faced Ali over 400 times — talk about a chess saga worthy of a sitcom. Some adversaries, like “calca_boedo” and “mikhailkorovin,” have found no luck facing Ali’s skills, registering a 100% win rate in Ali’s favor. Others, however, have occasionally shown Ali who’s boss, keeping the fun (and humility) alive.
Peak Moments & Notable Games
June 2025 was a notable peak, with Ali hitting a Blitz rating close to 2930!
Ali’s most recent games reveal a flair for timing and play precision, winning thrilling battles on time and by resignation in some of the latest live games on Chess.com. Even when defeat comes knocking, Ali faces it head-on, making each game a tale of skill and strategy.
Away from the Board
When not plotting checkmates or refining opening theory, Ali might be working on the art of subtle pauses and triumphant fist pumps (or maybe just enjoying a strong cup of coffee). One thing is sure: Ali takes chess seriously, but knows that every loss is just another puzzle piece to eventual mastery.
In short, Ali Rastbod is a chess force marked by relentless spirit, tactical sharpness, and a dash of mystery — a player who's never just moving pieces, but making stories on the board.