Arambai GM

About Arambai

Arambai is a formidable chess Grandmaster known particularly for exceptional skills in bullet and blitz chess. With a peak Bullet rating soaring up to 3240 in early 2021 and a Blitz peak at 3015, Arambai's lightning-fast play has dazzled fans and opponents alike.

Playing Style & Strengths

Arambai thrives in high-speed chess, favoring Bullet games but also a seasoned competitor in Blitz. Their style features:

• A knack for comebacks with a remarkable 89.5% comeback rate.
• Balanced effectiveness playing both White and Black, winning nearly 46% of games with either color.
• An average game length of about 90 moves for wins, highlighting deep and tactical gameplay.
• Endgame prowess with over 87% of games reaching that phase.
• A slight tendency to resign early when facing tough positions, but this keeps the games tidy and efficient.

Favorite Openings

Arambai exhibits versatility in openings, mastering a variety of systems:

• Blitz: Caro-Kann Defense (including Advance and Tal Variations), Sicilian Najdorf variations, Scotch Game with an outstanding 83% win rate, and Neo-King's Indian Torre Attack.
• Bullet: Prefers Modern and Reti King's Indian Attacks with win rates exceeding 40%, while dabbling in Caro-Kann and Zukertort openings.

Competitive Edge & Records

Arambai holds impressive head-to-head records against many opponents, including strong positive win rates versus notable players such as Alexander Bortnyk and Brandon Jacobson. Their longest winning streak hit 17 games, showing true firepower during hot streaks.

Though their tilt factor is low at 14, showing mental resilience, Arambai plays best in the evenings around 8 PM, with win rates soaring above 60% during prime hours!

Fun Facts

• Despite blistering speed in Bullet chess, Arambai averages nearly 7 moves before the first capture — patience is part of their game.
• Has faced Daniel Naroditsky 516 times, with 139 wins—proof that the rivalry is real!
• Known to silently dismantle opponents with both strategic depth and tactical fireworks.

Recent Highlights

Arambai remains a top contender in blitz and bullet contests into 2024 and beyond, continuously posting ratings near 2950 in blitz and over 3000 in bullet. Expect to see more thrilling games packed with high stakes and sharp moves.