Artin Ashraf, FIDE Master Extraordinaire
Meet Artin Ashraf, better known in the chessverse as artin10862, a FIDE Master who’s been quietly (and sometimes not-so-quietly) storming through online chess battlegrounds with the precision of a grandmaster and the humor of a humble student.
Chess Journey & Style
Artin’s blitz battles are the stuff of legend. With a peak blitz rating soaring over 3132 in May 2024, this maestro proves that quick thinking is definitely their superpower. Whether it’s lightning-fast maneuvers or grinding out a long endgame (with an impressive 84.84% endgame frequency), Artin loves a fight right down to the last pawn.
Known for risking a punchline as well as a checkmate, Artin’s play style blends tactical awareness with a surprisingly strong comeback rate – a whopping 87.37%, showing truly never giving up (even when the going gets tough or the opponent snatches a piece away).
Stats & Battle Scars
Over thousands of games, Artin has racked up almost as many wins (3,925) as losses (3,917) in blitz alone – talk about healthy rivalry! Their bullet rating peaked close to 2907, and their rapid games show a steady climb into the 2400s – they pretty much dismantle defenses across all time controls.
That longest winning streak of 17 games? Absolutely breathtaking. And the longest losing streak? A mere 20 – even champions have their off days (or maybe Artin was just testing their resilience).
Favorite Openings and Signature Moves
Artin deploys the “Top Secret” opening in over 8,000 blitz games. While we can only speculate what that means (maybe a secret opening involving pizza delivery and caffeine?), their arsenal also includes sharp Sicilian Defense variations, the classical Four Knights Game, and crafty English Opening setups. The fact that they’ve never won with the Italian Game Two Knights variation? Well, nobody’s perfect!
Recent Triumphs (with Checkmate Flair!)
Just recently, in late May 2025, Artin executed a dazzling checkmate after a fierce showdown in the English Opening — ending the game with a flourish and style that would make any chess commentator’s day. And yet, the humility of a master is clear: even after tough losses, Artin bounces back with the tenacity of a true chess warrior.
Off the Board
While chess is a battlefield, Artin’s personality shines with a tilt factor barely worth mentioning (20), proving they're cool under pressure. Known to perform best in the dead of night (their best time of day is 2:00 AM, for those who dare to challenge the nightlife), Artin meshes strategy with wit in every move and interaction.
When not plotting knight forks or queen sacrifices, Artin might just be summoning their next underrated opening or laughing off a blunder — because at the end of the day, chess is all about the joy of the game, and Artin is here for both the glory and the giggles.