Arzu Ali-zade

Arzu Ali-zade (aka arzu_900) - Chess Enthusiast Extraordinaire

Arzu Ali-zade, better known in the online chess circles as arzu_900, is a tenacious player who has danced through the ranks with a playful mix of blistering blitz battles and thoughtful rapid games. With a chess journey starting from humble beginnings at around 1084 blitz rating in 2015, Arzu's peak blitz rating soared to an impressive 1700 in 2017, flirting with the ambitious 1600s in recent seasons.

A dab hand in multiple formats, Arzu boasts a solid blitz record of over 26,000 wins against just over 23,000 losses, proving that perseverance beats patterns—even if sometimes it’s just a stubborn draw or two to keep opponents on their toes.

Opening enthusiasts, rejoice! Arzu is particularly fond of the Giuoco Piano and its Italian nuances, achieving a crafty 60% win rate in the Italian Four Knights Variation. Not to be outdone, the Philidor Defense and the classic Italian Game are also well within their strategic toolkit—sometimes with such flair you’d think Arzu’s pieces practiced ballet.

Arzu's playing style blends patience with precision. With an average of 70 moves per win and endgames appearing in nearly 79% of their matches, Arzu enjoys the mental marathon of drawn-out battles. But don’t let the methodical approach fool you—the comeback rate is a staggering 82% and winning after losing a piece stands strong at 100%! Like a chess superhero rising from the ashes, they turn blunders into opportunities. Just try not to let them get inside your head—their tilt factor is a low 13, so they’re mostly calm and collected, unless someone spiders their queen...

When it comes to time, Arzu’s sharpest moments are early mornings and late nights, with peak performance around 2 AM (where the win rate climbs above 55%). Whether playing solo or counting on caffeine, Arzu is loyal to the board well into the night, proving that even grandmasters need their moonlight.

Not appearing to be gender-stereotyped, Arzu’s chess profile radiates the prowess and dedication of a seasoned player who’s still on the rise. So from daily 400-rated duels to bullet scrambles and rapid challenges, arzu_900 is a force of nature on 64 squares—always ready to check, mate, and maybe chuckle at a wagging knight or two.

“Chess is 99% tactics” — Adapting that, Arzu turns 99% of their tactical blunders into 100% tactical thrill.