Overview
Amirkhana is a prolific online chess player known for marathon battles and a fondness for strategic, long fights. On the surface Amirkhana looks like a rapid specialist, but the archive shows deep activity across bullet and blitz as well. Expect patient endgames, sudden comebacks, and the occasional charming blunder.
- Username: Amirkhana
- Preferred time control: Rapid (but plays everything) - ideal for players who like thoughtful but brisk games
- Notable trait: loves long decisive games - avg moves per win about 78
- Peak ratings (placeholders): 2466 (2025-09-17), 2312 (2020-01-13), 1361 (2021-06-08)
- Recent rating trend (sample):
Playing style
Amirkhana plays like an endurance athlete in chess form. Games frequently enter complex middlegames that bleed into long endgames. The style blends solid opening preparation with practical tactics and a remarkable comeback instinct.
- Endgame frequency: high - Amirkhana converts long endgames more than many peers
- Comback skill: strong - comeback rate suggests resilience when down material
- Tactical tendencies: average first capture around move 8, comfortable in complicated positions
- Psychology: tilt factor 15 - stays human; best time of day to challenge is around 02:00
Favourite openings and repertoire
Whether playing White or Black, Amirkhana favors flexible systems and some offbeat lines. This mix gives opponents uncomfortable choices early and feeds into long, strategic middlegames.
- Go-to White setups: Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation - frequent and successful
- Common Black defenses: Caro-Kann Defense and Australian Defense
- Also enjoys: Nimzo-Larsen Attack and aggressive sideline gambits like the Amar Gambit
- Top winning opening as White: King's Indian Attack shows strong results in longer games
Career highlights & trends
- Remarkable volume of games across formats - a true grinder who learns by playing
- Longest winning streak recorded: 16 games; longest losing streak: 15 games
- Strength-adjusted win rates: solid in blitz and bullet, more variable in rapid
- Peak moments: see peak rating placeholders above for quick reference
- Active years: steady activity and improvement from 2019 through 2025
Notable opponents & records
Amirkhana has faced many repeat opponents. Some rivalries look lopsided on paper, others are tightly contested.
- Most-played opponent: patso_2023 - challenging matchup (sample record included in data)
- Strong personal records vs several players such as kf3win and rocky2019r
- Best hours to play: late night windows produce a higher win rate; beware the 02:00 monster form
Fun facts & quirks
- First move favoritism: Nf3 is a frequent and signature choice
- Plays long: average decisive game length is often well above 70 moves
- Endurance player: excels in long, technical endgames and grindy positions
- Has a playful side: openings like the Rhamphorhynchus Variation and the Amar Gambit keep opponents on their toes
Sample game and study
Enjoy a short illustrative opening sequence and a link to a memorable marathon:
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Memorable marathon vs a frequent rival: Dramatic marathon vs patso_2023