Amir Bashtin: The Chess Gladiator
Meet Amir Bashtin, aka amirbashtin, a relentless chess warrior with a flair for dramatic time victories and a penchant for the Bishop's Opening. With a journey marked by countless games across bullet, blitz, rapid, and daily formats, Amir combines strategy with a sprinkle of unpredictability – often winning on the clock just when opponents think they've got him.
Playing Stats & Style
- Bullet Chess: Despite a rocky start in 2021 with just a single game, Amir bounced back with over 2,000 games by 2025, showcasing both persistence and passion. His bullet rating fluctuates between 127 and 582, with an even split of wins and losses – talk about living on the edge!
- Rapid Chess: Amir shines here, boasting a solid rating hovering around 1400-1500, playing over 7,000 games with an admirable win rate just shy of 50%. His longest winning streak is 10 games, proving he can hit a hot streak like Magnus on a good day.
- Blitz Chess: Fast, furious, and fairly reliable, Amir holds a max blitz rating of 1449, consistently battling it out in games where every second counts.
Signature Openings
When it comes to openings, Amir favors classics with a twist. Across all formats, the Bishop's Opening Berlin Vienna Hybrid Variation and the Bishop's Opening Boi Variation appear often in his repertoire, yielding solid win rates above 55% in fast formats. The Vienna Game Max Lange Defense and the Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation also make guest appearances, ensuring Amir keeps his opponents on their toes.
Playing Style & Psychological Insights
Amir is not one to give up early, boasting a low early resignation rate (~1.5%) and enjoys endgames, with over 70% frequency, most likely sharpening his tactical battles deep into the night. His remarkable comeback rate of 78% and flawless win rate after losing a piece scream resilience and stubborn fighting spirit.
However, beware his tilt factor of 13 – the poor guy gets a bit ruffled but never loses his cool for too long. He averages around 66 moves per win, meaning he churns out long, grueling battles that test both minds and nerves.
Recent Battles
Amir's latest recorded victory is a tense 21-move win on time, employing the King's Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation, a solid choice demanding patience and precision.
On the flip side, his latest defeat came in a closely fought game in the Vienna Game, where timing was everything.
Fun Facts
- Amir has played hundreds of opponents repeatedly, with a few rivals like "krutch007" seeing him 10 times – talk about rivalry!
- Most games end not in stalemate but in pure tactical chaos with little room for draws, as Amir barely snatches a handful of draws over thousands of games.
- His best time to win lies around early mornings and afternoons, where win rates peak near 50%.
- Amir's bullet games might not break records, but his rapid and blitz prowess keep him a respected force on Chess.com.
Whether you meet amirbashtin online or across the board, it's clear this player thrives in the trenches of long strategy battles and the ticking heat of blitz time scrambles. So, brace yourself for a chess match where patience, precision, and a dash of willpower are the keys — and maybe watch your clock!
