Amir Bagheri is a formidable Grandmaster known for his prowess in blitz chess. His aggressive and tactical style makes him a tough opponent on the virtual battlefield. With a peak blitz rating soaring above 2800, Amir’s lightning-fast intuition and deep strategic understanding place him among the elite players.
Career Highlights
Title: Grandmaster (awarded by FIDE)
Peak Blitz Rating: 2816 (April 2025)
Peak Bullet Rating: 2682 (July 2021)
Peak Rapid Rating: 2253 (May 2021)
Preferred Time Control: Blitz
Playing Style & Strengths
Amir’s style is marked by resilience and tactical awareness:
Long average game lengths, averaging 83 moves per victory
Endgame specialist, frequently demonstrating strong technique with an 84.8% endgame appearance rate
Exceptional comeback skills with an inspiring 87.91% comeback rate
Likes to dive into complex positions and thrives under pressure with a 44.44% winning rate even after losing material
Prefers openings rich with strategy and counterplay, such as the Caro-Kann Defense and various Indian Defenses
Favorite Openings
Amir has a well-rounded opening repertoire, favoring:
Caro-Kann Defense — including the Advance Variation with Tal Variation
Queen’s Pawn systems such as the London System
Indian Defense variations, including Knights and London Systems
Reti and Neo-King's Indian Defense setups
Memorable Stats & Fun Facts
Longest winning streak: 10 games — talk about hot streaks!
Average moves before first capture: about move 7.6 — an advocate of cautious beginnings
Psychological resilience is shown by a low early resignation rate (under 1%) and managing tilt with an 8-point tilt factor
Wins slightly more often playing White: 47.35% over Black’s 44.18%
Top opponent records include multiple winning series against players like korbul (10 wins out of 18 games) and others with near-perfect scores
When to Watch Amir Bagheri Play
Amir tends to peak during the early hours — his best time to play is around 2:00 AM. Just imagine the espresso-fueled blitz battles happening at that hour!
His winning rates vary a bit by day of the week, but Tuesdays and Thursdays seem to be his lucky days with win rates close to 48%
Summary
Whether storming through early opening lines or grinding out victories in long endgames, Grandmaster Amir Bagheri is a player to watch for fans of fast-paced, tactical chess. He embodies the spirit of blitz with his speed, precision, and impressive resilience. Keep an eye on this chess dynamo as he continues adding chapters to his grandmaster story.
Amir, your recent blitz games indicate solid performance with a modestly positive strength-adjusted win rate of about 50.3%. You have gained 28 rating points in the past month, reflecting good current form. However, your rating over the medium term (3 and 6 months) has decreased, with a negative trend slope especially notable over 3 months. This suggests some inconsistency that could be addressed for more stable progress.
Recent Wins Highlights
You effectively handle sharp positions and capitalize on opponent inaccuracies. Your games often show successful transitions from the opening to middlegame with good control.
Strong handling of open game openings, including English and Queen's Pawn, gives you an edge early on. For example, using the English Opening and Torre Attack well to build pressure.
Good tactical awareness allowed you to secure wins by checkmate or material advantage, as seen in decisive moves in your recent victories.
You showed effective use of the initiative especially in cases transitioning to endgame with active piece play and pawn advances.
Areas for Improvement
Endgame technique: Some losses followed deep exchanges where you faced difficulty in simplifying positions favorably. Enhancing your endgame knowledge can yield important wins.
Time management: Several results were affected by losses on time or unclear time pressure situations. Practicing playing confidently with limited time could improve outcomes.
Opening repertoire: While your opening choices are solid, occasionally opponents exploited minor inaccuracies or prepared responses. Consider deepening understanding of your favorite lines to maintain advantage early.
Handling pressure: The dip in rating over 3 and 6 months suggests volatile performance under pressure or against different styles. Seeking post-game analyses of losses might reveal patterns to address.
Recommendations for Continued Growth
Study typical plans and endgame scenarios within your preferred openings — focusing on converting small advantages.
Improve speed and confidence in calculation under blitz time controls by solving timed tactical puzzles.
Review annotated losses to spot recurring mistakes or strategic shortcomings, especially in critical moments.
Experiment with training games focusing on steady, positional play to complement your tactical strengths.
Maintain the positive momentum over the last month and aim for consistent results in every game.
