Asaf Givon - International Master
Meet Asaf Givon, an International Master with a blitz rating that could make grandmasters take a second look. Known more by the username AsafGivon in the chess world, they have danced their pieces across the board with brilliance, strategy, and just enough unpredictability to keep opponents guessing.
Chess Journey & Style
Since bursting onto the scene, Asaf has held a remarkable peak blitz rating of 2791 in May 2025—a number that hints at their lightning-fast tactical prowess. In bullet chess, where speed and wit reign supreme, they soared to an awe-inspiring peak rating of 2850. Rapid and daily formats are no less familiar ground, with peak ratings near the mid-2500s and high 1800s respectively.
Asaf’s style has a flair for the dramatic without sacrificing discipline: averaging over 70 moves per win, they savor the battle deep into the endgame, which happens to feature in over 74% of their games. Even when the chips are down, this player boasts a comeback rate north of 80%, and somehow manages to win more than half the time after losing a piece—a true testament to their resilient fighting spirit.
Record & Performance Highlights
- Blitz: Over 1,300 games with an impressive 58% win rate in their go-to "Top Secret" opening.
- Bullet: More than 600 games played, winning nearly 63% of them. Speed demons beware!
- Rapid & Daily: Consistent and versatile, with strong performances in the "Top Secret" opening and various classical variations.
Notable Streaks & Stats
Longest winning streak? A staggering 42 games—enough to make any competitor lose sleep. Their current winning streak stands at 3, with no current losing streak to report. What’s more, Asaf has mastered the art of resignation, winning 764 games by it, and checkmating opponents cleanly 266 times.
Favorite Moments at the Board
Among many brilliant games, one recent masterpiece was a checkmate delivered on May 28, 2025, against an opponent named "bi-p" — in a Philidor Defense Hanham Lion Variation. The final move? A knight sneaking in for a neat surprise checkmate. Talk about a knockout punch!
Psychological & Tactical Edge
Asaf’s tilt factor is quite low, showing they keep cool under pressure. They thrive especially between 3 AM and 5 AM — a curious but effective time for peak performance. Their win rate improves significantly playing with the white pieces (nearly 63%) but don't count them out with black either, where their win rate surpasses 60%.
Opponents & Rivalries
Notable rivals include blitzstream, yoda1992, and carrotsandpizza, whom Asaf has faced dozens of times. Whether facing old foes or fresh challengers, the win rate speaks loud: they don’t just play chess, they dominate it.
In Summary
Asaf Givon embodies the spirit of an International Master: strategic depth, formidable speed, and a touch of mystery (could someone reveal their “Top Secret” opening?). For anyone looking to witness strategic artistry combined with tactical fireworks, watching Asaf’s games is a must. Brace yourself — their next move could be the one to checkmate you before you even blink.
Overall Performance Summary
Asaf, your current strength adjusted win rate stands at approximately 53%, which is solid and shows consistent competence in blitz games. Over the last 6 months, your rating has increased significantly by 84 points, reflecting clear progress. Recent trends suggest a positive rating slope, especially over the last 6 and 12 months, indicating steady improvement.
Recent Game Highlights
- You excel in Modern Defense structures, notably against setups involving the moves ...g6 and ...d6, demonstrating strong understanding and tactical resourcefulness in those positions.
- Sharp tactical awareness led to multiple wins by checkmate or forcing advantageous exchanges, reflecting good attacking instincts.
- Effective time management contributed to wins on time pressure, showing you can leverage clock advantage when opponents falter.
- Your wins often involve actively controlling key squares early and launching timely raids against the opponent's pawn structure.
Constructive Feedback on Recent Losses
- Several losses came from precise opponent tactical shots and sometimes delayed defensive moves; focusing on strengthening defensive awareness to opponent threats may help.
- Consider reviewing key positions in your losses related to the Caro-Kann and Indian Defense openings — refining your response to shifting pawn structures here can prevent positional disadvantages.
- Time management during critical moments could be improved to reduce losses on time or rushed blunders under clock pressure.
- Double-check moves in complicated middle-game positions to avoid premature exchanges or overlooking opponent checks leading to attacks on your king.
Opening Strategy Advice
Your opening performance indicates strength in the Modern Defense and Sicilian structures. To continue improvement:
- Deepen your understanding of the Modern Defense nuances — study common pawn breaks and piece placements that minimize weaknesses.
- Practice variations in the Caro-Kann to enhance comfort in both defensive and counterattacking roles.
- Work on move-order tactics to avoid symmetrical positions that offer little winning chances.
- Focus on preparing a flexible repertoire that allows you to switch plans based on your opponent’s responses early.
Next Steps for Improvement
- Analyze your critical losses in detail to understand where your opponent found weaknesses.
- Try to simulate time pressure scenarios in practice to strengthen your play without blunders or time trouble.
- Keep refining your opening knowledge with emphasis on your frequent repertoires.
- Maintain steady practice of endgame and tactical puzzles to enhance your finishing skills and calculation accuracy.
- Consider annotating your own games — this reflection helps in recognizing patterns and recurring mistakes.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kevin Bordi | 28W / 21L / 0D | View Games |
| yoda1992 | 23W / 13L / 0D | View Games |
| Леонид Каваленя | 22W / 11L / 0D | View Games |
| bi-p | 26W / 1L / 3D | View Games |
| Mihael Ankerst | 21W / 8L / 1D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2850 | 2782 | 2519 | 1895 |
| 2024 | 2850 | 2706 | 2519 | 1895 |
| 2023 | 2850 | 2717 | 2510 | |
| 2022 | 2850 | 2623 | 2505 | |
| 2021 | 2510 | 2327 | 1895 | |
| 2020 | 2485 | 2154 | 1892 | |
| 2019 | 2608 | 2481 | 1878 | 1849 |
| 2018 | 2424 | 1824 | 1661 | |
| 2017 | 2354 | 1982 | ||
| 2016 | 2605 | 2385 | ||
| 2015 | 2202 | |||
| 2012 | 2287 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 68W / 23L / 5D | 67W / 14L / 8D | 40.6 |
| 2024 | 37W / 2L / 3D | 42W / 1L / 4D | 60.4 |
| 2023 | 15W / 3L / 2D | 14W / 2L / 2D | 70.5 |
| 2022 | 93W / 41L / 11D | 89W / 50L / 10D | 75.4 |
| 2021 | 105W / 70L / 14D | 109W / 66L / 13D | 81.0 |
| 2020 | 22W / 20L / 1D | 21W / 15L / 0D | 12.4 |
| 2019 | 11W / 2L / 0D | 11W / 4L / 3D | 53.4 |
| 2018 | 7W / 2L / 0D | 5W / 2L / 1D | 63.3 |
| 2017 | 4W / 2L / 1D | 5W / 4L / 0D | 56.7 |
| 2016 | 282W / 160L / 29D | 256W / 164L / 49D | 81.5 |
| 2015 | 27W / 14L / 0D | 21W / 14L / 5D | 70.0 |
| 2012 | 62W / 17L / 3D | 62W / 14L / 5D | 72.5 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 123 | 67 | 56 | 0 | 54.5% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 61 | 31 | 27 | 3 | 50.8% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 44 | 26 | 16 | 2 | 59.1% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation | 43 | 22 | 20 | 1 | 51.2% |
| Modern | 37 | 22 | 11 | 4 | 59.5% |
| Amar Gambit | 36 | 22 | 11 | 3 | 61.1% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 34 | 19 | 13 | 2 | 55.9% |
| French Defense | 33 | 24 | 7 | 2 | 72.7% |
| Alekhine Defense | 31 | 23 | 7 | 1 | 74.2% |
| Gruenfeld: Exchange Variation | 31 | 20 | 9 | 2 | 64.5% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Attack | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Bishop's Opening: 3.d3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| QGD: 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.e3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, American Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann Defense | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 72.7% |
| French Defense | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 87.5% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Australian Defense | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 60.0% |
| French Defense: Burn Variation | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 80.0% |
| Modern | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 60.0% |
| Réti Opening | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alekhine Defense | 51 | 26 | 18 | 7 | 51.0% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 31 | 16 | 13 | 2 | 51.6% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 27 | 17 | 10 | 0 | 63.0% |
| East Indian Defense | 25 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 68.0% |
| Modern | 25 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 64.0% |
| English Opening | 23 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 56.5% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 21 | 15 | 6 | 0 | 71.4% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 20 | 9 | 11 | 0 | 45.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 17 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 76.5% |
| Australian Defense | 17 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 64.7% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 42 | 1 |
| Losing | 7 | 0 |