Almas Rakhmatullaev - International Master of Chess
Meet Almas Rakhmatullaev, a formidable force in the chess world and a proud holder of the prestigious International Master title from FIDE. With a blend of razor-sharp tactics and resilient strategy, Almas has been steadily climbing the ranks, thrilling opponents and fans alike.
Rating and Performance Highlights
- Peak Blitz Rating: 3010 (July 2024) - Yes, you read that right. He blitzed past the 3k mark like a knight on fire.
- Peak Bullet Rating: 3022 (January 2024) - Lightning-fast moves that make seconds feel like hours for his adversaries.
- Peak Rapid Rating: 2761 (August 2023) - A steady and swift conqueror in all time formats.
Style on the Board
Known for an endgame mastery rate of nearly 86%, Almas loves to squeeze every ounce of potential from the final phase of the game. His games often last around 80-90 moves, proving his stamina and patience. Despite a modest early resignation rate of 0.55%, he’s infamous for his impressive comeback rate of over 86% — giving hope to all players who face him and then see him snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.
White pieces or Black, Almas holds the advantage with winning percentages of about 56% and 51% respectively. Opponents beware: losing a piece isn’t always fatal, because Almas has a solid 51% win rate even after losing material.
Opening Arsenal & Favorite Lines
While many secrets lie in his primary opening, aptly labeled "Top Secret", he flexes versatility with lines like the Italian Game Knight Attack, Queen’s Indian Defense, and the Caro Kann Defense Panov Attack. Whether it's a sharp Sicilian, a positional Reti, or a nostalgic Center Game, Almas is like a chess culinary artist: mixing varied ingredients for a winning recipe.
Recent Battles: Triumphs and Lessons
Almas’s recent performances reveal a rollercoaster of adrenaline. Just days ago, he delivered a spectacular checkmate victory against ShivamPant20052006 with the Caro-Kann Defense Panov Attack, showcasing both tactical brilliance and endgame prowess. Yet, like any great player, he also accepts defeat gracefully – suffering a checkmate loss to fahad after a fierce tussle in the Indian Game.
Chess dogs might chase their tails, but Almas chases down checkmates, fighting till the very last second. His longest winning streak was a jaw-dropping 21 games, while his longest losing streak stands at a humble 12 - balancing greatness with humility.
A Touch of Personality
Rumor has it that Almas’s best time of the day to storm chess tournaments is exactly 1 AM. While others sleep, he’s burning the midnight oil, plotting his next devastating attack. His psychological resilience is tested by a tilt factor of 12 - not too high to lose his cool, but just enough to keep the passion alive.
In Summary
Almas Rakhmatullaev is a chess player who embodies dedication, intellect, and a heck of a lot of heart. Whether playing bullet or climbing the blitz rating ladder, he’s a stern opponent with a knack for delivering unexpected comebacks. Expect style, substance, and occasional top-secret surprises from this International Master.
Chess.com warriors, beware — Almas might just be plotting to outwit you over your morning coffee!
Hi Almas! Here’s a personalised performance review based on your most recent games.
What you’re already doing well
- Consistent initiative-seeking. Whether with 1.e4 Qe2 or d4 + f4/e5, you take space early and ask practical questions in a one-minute game.
- Dynamic piece play. The win versus GuitarGodlol showed excellent coordination: 17.Nxd5!, 19.Bxh7+, 23.Rf5–g5! kept the pressure and milked the clock.
- Bullet instincts. You frequently reach sharp positions where one good tactic ends the game; opponents often lose on the clock or collapse tactically.
Key growth areas
-
Over-extension in the centre.
In the loss to CMmauricio (diagram below) 17.d7? turned a pleasant position into a self-pin and you resigned a few moves later.
Ask yourself: “If the pawn advances, can I keep it alive, or will it become a tactical target?” -
Conversion technique.
Several losses stemmed from equal or better endgames (e.g. vs juancruzarias in a rook + pawn ending). In bullet you rarely have >10 s, but a simpler winning method will save both time & nerves. -
Opening hygiene.
Double-edged systems are fine, but you sometimes repeat early queen sorties (Qe2/Qf4/Qh5) that cost two tempi. Against 2600-3000 bullet players this invites instant…Nc6/…d5 forks. Tighten the move order in your French & Caro structures.
Concrete action plan (next 2-3 weeks)
- Daily tactics: 15 fast puzzles plus 5 slow puzzles; annotate why each solution works. Focus on clearance, deflection and zwischenzug motifs that often decide bullet games.
- Mini-repertoire patch:
- With White vs 1…e6 adopt a trimmed line: 1.e4 e6 2.d4 d5 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.Bg5 — no early queen moves.
- With Black vs 1.d4 Nf3 e3 systems, prepare a quick …c5 strike so you’re not stuck in a cramped structure (see loss in the A45).
- Endgame drill: play 10 starting-from-move-30 positions vs engine at 1 min + 1 s; aim for technique over tricks. Record & review.
- Time-saving habit: Pre-move only forced replies (recaptures, single legal moves). When uncertain, invest 0.3-0.4 s—still bullet-fast, yet enough to avoid a blunder.
Progress monitor
• Bullet peak so far: 3022 (2024-01-01)
• Check trend graphs:
Positive mindset
Remember: at ~2 870 bullet you’re already elite. Small structural fixes and sharper defensive awareness will push you past 2 900. Keep having fun, keep attacking, and good luck in your next time scramble!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Marcin Krzyżanowski | 0W / 2L / 0D | View |
| qwerty_cool_123 | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| drwonderkid | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| god_speedmove | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| roka7 | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| www_champion | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| silent-killer100 | 1W / 1L / 0D | View |
| David Paravyan | 2W / 8L / 4D | View |
| neymardasilvasantos_11 | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| Dmitry Andreikin | 3W / 2L / 0D | View |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Naroditsky | 33W / 60L / 12D | View Games |
| Jose Martinez | 13W / 39L / 4D | View Games |
| Artem Bardyk | 31W / 13L / 5D | View Games |
| Kevin Bordi | 21W / 24L / 4D | View Games |
| Petros Trimitzios | 14W / 23L / 3D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2837 | 3049 | 2680 | |
| 2024 | 2803 | 3003 | 2717 | |
| 2023 | 3005 | 2820 | 2715 | 1600 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 259W / 157L / 29D | 218W / 195L / 32D | 87.0 |
| 2024 | 621W / 402L / 87D | 560W / 472L / 89D | 88.5 |
| 2023 | 360W / 221L / 58D | 319W / 243L / 58D | 89.4 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrov's Defense | 165 | 81 | 57 | 27 | 49.1% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 159 | 94 | 56 | 9 | 59.1% |
| Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 102 | 65 | 33 | 4 | 63.7% |
| Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation | 98 | 44 | 42 | 12 | 44.9% |
| Four Knights Game | 86 | 29 | 44 | 13 | 33.7% |
| Bishop's Opening: Urusov Gambit | 72 | 27 | 36 | 9 | 37.5% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation | 68 | 34 | 24 | 10 | 50.0% |
| Modern | 68 | 39 | 28 | 1 | 57.4% |
| Amar Gambit | 67 | 39 | 25 | 3 | 58.2% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 65 | 32 | 31 | 2 | 49.2% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann Defense | 80 | 44 | 32 | 4 | 55.0% |
| Petrov's Defense | 64 | 35 | 22 | 7 | 54.7% |
| Amar Gambit | 60 | 45 | 12 | 3 | 75.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation | 54 | 34 | 18 | 2 | 63.0% |
| Four Knights Game | 53 | 21 | 27 | 5 | 39.6% |
| Modern | 52 | 28 | 21 | 3 | 53.9% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 44 | 26 | 14 | 4 | 59.1% |
| Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 43 | 27 | 15 | 1 | 62.8% |
| Australian Defense | 42 | 24 | 13 | 5 | 57.1% |
| King's Indian Attack | 39 | 19 | 19 | 1 | 48.7% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Four Knights Game | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 66.7% |
| QGD: 3.Nc3 Bb4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Delayed Fianchetto | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Döry Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Czech Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Ruy Lopez | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QGD: 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.e3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 21 | 0 |
| Losing | 12 | 1 |