Alisher Suleymenov is a formidable chess Grandmaster known for his rapid blitz style and tactical depth. From his early days showing promise to reaching peak blitz ratings reminiscent of a supernova, Alisher's journey is a rollercoaster of skill, grit, and occasional fireworks on the board.
Playing Style and Strengths
As a blitz enthusiast, Alisher thrives in fast-paced games where his sharp tactical awareness truly shines. With a comeback rate near 87%, he's the type of player who turns the tide even when down a piece. His cushion against tilt is respectable, but like any mortal Grandmaster, he keeps his eye on the prize and battles back.
Preferred Time Control: Blitz
Psychological Resilience: High Comeback Rate (86.69%)
Average Game Length: Around 79-84 moves in decisive games
Endgames: Engages in endgames frequently (82% of games)
Known for quick, precise captures: Average first capture on move 8
Opening Repertoire Highlights
Alisher's opening choices show a strategic mind with variations depending on the time control. His favorites include the King's Indian and Catalan openings in blitz, and the London System and Queen's Pawn setups where he boasts impressive win rates.
Blitz: Catalan (70% win rate), King's Indian: Neo-King's Indian Torre Attack (64%), London System (83%)
Bullet: Reti: King's Indian Attack (91%), Marshall Counterattack in the Sicilian (67%)
Rapid: Grünfeld Defense - Three Knights Variation (100% wins!), Queen's Gambit Declined: Traditional (100%)
Impressive Statistics
Alisher Suleymenov has played hundreds of games with outstanding success across various formats:
Blitz record: 495 wins, 312 losses, 76 draws
Bullet record: 152 wins, 100 losses, 13 draws
Rapid record: 58 wins, 24 losses, 35 draws
Peak Blitz rating of 2868 (Jan 2018) – definitely a grandmaster among mere mortals!
Peak Bullet rating of a terrifying 2973 (Sep 2019)
Peak Rapid rating of 2718 (July 2019)
Competitive Nature and Notable Rivals
Alisher thrives on competition and has amassed significant victories against recurring opponents such as alen_rakhimzhan (44 wins) and chessbrah (14 wins). His psychological battlefield skills include a solid win rate on his worst days at 40% and the ability to unleash strategic brilliance at any time.
Fun Facts
His longest winning streak on record is a shocking 16 consecutive games. Talk about momentum!
Fun fact: He performs best in early morning blitz games, with a peak win rate around 5 AM. Night owl or early bird? Early bird wins the blitz!
Known to occasionally spring unexpected openings just to keep the opponents guessing – unpredictability is a weapon.
Average decisive games often last over 80 moves, showing patience despite the fast formats.
Coach Chesswick
Coach's Advice
It's been a while since you played. Play a few more games so we have more positions and decisions to review — then I can provide you with clearer, more actionable advice.
