About Amir Bagheri
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.