Артурбек Мамыразаков (ARTURBEK-88)
Meet Артурбек Мамыразаков, known in chess circles as ARTURBEK-88, a rapid-fire tactician with a name as formidable as his gameplay. Born to blitz opponents and bullet enthusiasts alike, Артурбек has steadily climbed to a peak Rapid rating of 2301 in April 2025, proving that patience mixed with aggression is his winning formula.
Chess Journey & Style
With an impressive collection of over 450 wins in Rapid and nearly 150 in Blitz, Артурбек’s playstyle is a blend of calculated planning and lightning-fast strikes. His average winning game stretches close to 70 moves in Rapid, showcasing endurance and a strategic endgame focus, especially since he engages in endgames in nearly 75% of his games.
Psychological resilience is one of his strengths, boasting an extraordinary comeback rate of 86.85% after setbacks — which means ARTURBEK doesn’t just fall down, he springs back stronger. Though he’s been known to tilt a bit (12% tilt factor), his favorite battles happen bright and early at 7 AM, when his mind is freshest and tactics sharpest.
Favorite Openings & Signature Moves
- Rapid Chess: The Caro-Kann Defense Advance Botvinnik-Carls Variation is ARTURBEK’s pride and joy, holding a superb 66.67% win rate out of 21 games.
- Blitz Chess: Unbeaten in the Caro-Kann Defense Advance Botvinnik Carls Defense with a perfect 100% win record over 6 games, proving nerves of steel.
- Bullet Chess: Though faster-paced games sometimes bring fresh challenges, ARTURBEK holds his own well with solid performances in the usual suspects, including his enigmatic "Top Secret" opening.
Memorable Victories & Highlights
On May 23, 2025, Артурбек delivered a checkmate masterpiece against Baksteenjoch using the Caro-Kann Defense Advance Botvinnik Carls Defense, skillfully converting a complex middle game into a ruthless finish. For those who fancy a dive into tactical wizardry, this game is pure chess poetry.
Fun Facts & Quirks
- Last known longest winning streak: an impressive 9 games in a row, which is basically a "chess hot streak" on steroids.
- His luck dips when facing atinio, winning only about 35%, so a rematch with this rival might be on the horizon.
- His current winning streak is a fresh 3 games—look out, the momentum is building!
- When asked about losing, Артурбек jokes, "Sometimes my pieces like to take a little solo vacation," but his 1.1% early resignation rate suggests he rarely gives up without a fight.
Overall Impression
ARTURBEK-88 is a player who thrives on complexity, relishes tactical battles, and has a love-hate relationship with some tricky opponents. With a respectful balance of wins to losses, especially in Rapid and Blitz formats, he embodies the spirit of a dedicated and evolving chess warrior aiming to dominate the digital board one move at a time.
Watch this space—Артурбек Мамыразаков is just getting started.
