Artur Gaifullin - FIDE Master Extraordinaire
Artur Gaifullin, also known to many as ArturGaifullin in the vast digital chess universe, is a formidable FIDE Master whose blitz and bullet prowess often leaves opponents questioning their life choices—and their openings. Reaching an astonishing blitz peak rating over 3000 in 2020, Artur blends tactical wizardry with a psychological knack for bouncing back: boasting a staggering 91.2% comeback rate and a 100% win rate after losing a piece. Yes, apparently losing material only fuels Artur's fire!
With a longest winning streak of 19 games and an overall blitz win rate nudging 55%, Artur's playstyle combines deep endgame knowledge with relentless pressure, evident from an 85% endgame frequency and an average 80 moves to claim victory. Don’t be fooled by their early resignation rate—less than 1%—which shows they fight hard till the end, unless they spy a losing line early on (because why waste time when you can start the next game?).
On the psychological front, Artur sports a respectable tilt factor of 8, managing to keep cool even when things get spicy. And when it comes to hours of dominance? Early mornings at 4 AM show a brutal 75% win rate, making Artur the perfect opponent if you enjoy being woken up by checkmate.
Artur's opening secrets are a closely guarded treasure, boasting over 1,500 games in blitz where they've claimed victory 55% of the time. Opponents beware: while some crack the code occasionally, many fold under the pressure—especially given Artur's relatively aggressive win rates with White (nearly 60%) and solid performance with Black (around 53%).
Their most-played rivals include usernames like quiet_desperation and rap_woyska, with whom Artur has engaged in dozens of thrilling duels. When the battle gets fierce, Artur doesn’t just shrug and quit; instead, they engineer some of the most dazzling comebacks this side of the 64 squares.
In summary, Artur Gaifullin is not just a chess player; they are a chess force - blending tactical genius, psychological fortitude, and the stamina of a marathon runner who occasionally runs marathons in 4 AM rainstorms. Opponents, prepare your defenses... and maybe your coffee.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| quiet_desperation | 21W / 5L / 0D | |
| rap_woyska | 8W / 10L / 2D | |
| Peter Michalik | 11W / 6L / 2D | |
| Алексей Павельев | 8W / 9L / 2D | |
| stepan45 | 8W / 10L / 0D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2972 | |||
| 2020 | 2527 | 2968 | ||
| 2019 | 2450 | 3002 | ||
| 2018 | 2360 | 2563 | ||
| 2017 | 2366 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0W / 0L / 1D | 0W / 0L / 0D | 171.0 |
| 2020 | 19W / 20L / 0D | 19W / 16L / 2D | 93.2 |
| 2019 | 316W / 193L / 40D | 287W / 228L / 39D | 90.1 |
| 2018 | 282W / 162L / 25D | 243W / 190L / 33D | 82.7 |
| 2017 | 76W / 20L / 2D | 65W / 32L / 6D | 74.1 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 1586 | 876 | 593 | 117 | 55.2% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 730 | 431 | 268 | 31 | 59.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 19 | 0 |
| Losing | 8 | 0 |