International Master Arad Nazari
Arad Nazari, known to many chess servers as AradNazari, is an International Master who has mastered the battlefield of 64 squares with a flair that’s part grandmaster genius, part ninja stealth, and all heart.
Rating and Achievements
Arad’s chess journey is a rollercoaster of bullet-speed attacks, blitz battles, and rapid-fire tactics. With a peak blitz rating soaring to an incredible 2965 in early 2025 and an awe-inspiring bullet peak of 2885, this player embodies the spirit of fast-paced chess excellence. Rapid games? Not left behind either with a peak rating of 2752.
Playing Style
Famous for a tactical awareness that often turns desperate moments into glorious comebacks (an astonishing 89.53% comeback rate!), Arad’s games are never dull. Expect a mix of deep endgame knowledge—Arad goes the distance with an endgame frequency above 84%!—and a willingness to shake things up with agressive opening choices officially reserved as "Top Secret."
Stats That Tell a Story
- More than 4,800 wins in blitz alone, proving resilience in adrenaline-fueled time scrambles.
- Known to keep calm under pressure, with an enviable low early resignation rate of just 1.35%—giving each game the full fight!
- Fierce win-rate against notable opponents, and is known for crushing bishops, knights, and egos alike!
Most Memorable Games
From squeezing victories by out-calculating time pressure—witness the thrilling game on April 20, 2025, where Arad outmaneuvered Arash Tahbaz in a grueling Sicilian Defense battle, clinching victory on time after a strategic queen invasion—to gracefully turning the tables in tricky Pirc Defense lines, Arad’s games are chess lessons wrapped in excitement.
Fun Facts
Arad’s best time of day to unleash chess fury? The early morning hours around 3:00 AM. Clearly, while others are asleep, Arad is busy checkmating dreams!
Despite the insane speed and sharp moves, this player has a remarkable talent for bouncing back after losing a piece, winning nearly half (46%) of such challenging positions.
In Summary
Whether blitzing with lightning speed, battling in bullet bouts, or showcasing tactical wizardry in rapid, International Master Arad Nazari is a force not to be underestimated. Known for equal parts grit, passion, and a sly smile when claiming yet another win, Arad is a shining star in the chess universe — proving that with speed, style, and a dash of humor, chess masters play not just to win, but to entertain.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Arian Baradaran Tamadon | 318W / 227L / 34D | View Games |
| Mahdi Gholami Orimi | 86W / 118L / 11D | View Games |
| Abtin Atakhan | 45W / 26L / 20D | View Games |
| Emil Mirzoev | 26W / 33L / 5D | View Games |
| Roman Zhenetl | 27W / 28L / 9D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2779 | 2905 | 2207 | |
| 2024 | 2668 | 2794 | 2188 | |
| 2023 | 2617 | 2689 | ||
| 2022 | 2659 | 2706 | 2147 | |
| 2021 | 2638 | 2701 | 2136 | |
| 2020 | 2589 | 2372 | 1948 | |
| 2019 | 2404 | 2615 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 240W / 205L / 32D | 215W / 219L / 40D | 91.3 |
| 2024 | 538W / 497L / 101D | 491W / 542L / 93D | 89.3 |
| 2023 | 542W / 466L / 96D | 504W / 506L / 100D | 89.7 |
| 2022 | 455W / 335L / 99D | 406W / 405L / 73D | 89.1 |
| 2021 | 296W / 210L / 48D | 287W / 208L / 49D | 79.2 |
| 2020 | 161W / 139L / 22D | 125W / 180L / 19D | 86.4 |
| 2019 | 349W / 325L / 61D | 308W / 367L / 74D | 83.4 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation | 626 | 271 | 307 | 48 | 43.3% |
| Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation | 434 | 219 | 177 | 38 | 50.5% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 374 | 173 | 164 | 37 | 46.3% |
| Gruenfeld: Exchange Variation | 252 | 121 | 108 | 23 | 48.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 226 | 101 | 106 | 19 | 44.7% |
| French Defense: Advance Variation | 223 | 110 | 104 | 9 | 49.3% |
| Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation, Haag Gambit | 211 | 119 | 72 | 20 | 56.4% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 196 | 76 | 106 | 14 | 38.8% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 174 | 78 | 75 | 21 | 44.8% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 169 | 70 | 81 | 18 | 41.4% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense | 145 | 87 | 49 | 9 | 60.0% |
| East Indian Defense | 138 | 68 | 59 | 11 | 49.3% |
| Alekhine Defense | 98 | 48 | 42 | 8 | 49.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 98 | 53 | 41 | 4 | 54.1% |
| Modern | 53 | 26 | 25 | 2 | 49.1% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 51 | 28 | 22 | 1 | 54.9% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 47 | 21 | 24 | 2 | 44.7% |
| King's Indian Attack | 45 | 16 | 22 | 7 | 35.6% |
| Sicilian Defense | 44 | 30 | 13 | 1 | 68.2% |
| French Defense | 35 | 22 | 10 | 3 | 62.9% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amar Gambit | 13 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 84.6% |
| Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 75.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 75.0% |
| French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Botvinnik Variation | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 71.4% |
| Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation, Haag Gambit | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 83.3% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Ruy Lopez: Exchange Variation | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 83.3% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 25.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 21 | 2 |
| Losing | 16 | 0 |