Asal Salimova WFM

About Asal Salimova (Asalimova) — Woman FIDE Master

Asal Salimova, known online as Asalimova, is a witty and determined Woman FIDE Master (WFM) whose chess fingerprints are most visible on fast time controls. A specialist in Bullet and Blitz, Asal blends long endgame perseverance with sudden tactical sparks — the sort of player who will outlast you in a 90-move scramble and then flag you in 0:07.

Career highlights & milestones

Asal’s climb has notable peaks across time controls: strong showings in Blitz and Rapid and a rapid rise in Bullet in recent seasons. She has recorded impressive streaks and memorable months on the server, and her tournament-style discipline earned her the Woman FIDE Master title.

• Title: Woman FIDE Master (WFM).
• Longest winning streak: 14 games; longest losing streak: 10 games.
• Preferred time control: Bullet (often at her sharpest under extreme time pressure).
• Peak performances include top Blitz and Rapid months in 2022–2025 and a Bullet peak in 2025.

Playing style, strengths & openings

Asal plays like someone who enjoys both puzzles and marathons: high endgame frequency, long decisive games, and a knack for complex middlegames. She is comfortable with sharp sideline ideas and also with classical setups that lead to long technical battles.

• Style notes: high endgame frequency (many games go deep), low early resignation rate, favors long decisive encounters (avg ~73 moves to win).
• Favorite openings and lines:
  • London System — Poisoned Pawn Variation (London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation).
  • Amazon Attack and its Siberian offshoot (Amazon Attack).
  • Australian Defense and Nimzo‑Larsen Attack (excellent Bullet win rates).
• Opening record highlights: strong win rates with the London Poisoned Pawn and consistent results with the Australian Defense.

Statistics snapshot (wins, losses & style)

Numbers tell the tale: Asal is prolific on fast controls and keeps a positive edge when adjusted for opponent strength.

• Overall Win/Loss/Draw (by time control):
  • Blitz: 778–710–74 (W–L–D).
  • Bullet: 56–29–0.
  • Rapid: 77–29–8.
• Strength‑adjusted win rates: Bullet ~64%, Rapid ~64%, Blitz ~53% — deadly in very short games.
• Best time to challenge Asal: mornings around 09:00 (her reported best time of day), though beware peak win rates also spike at 09:00–13:00.

Notable opponents & records

Asal has a mix of frequent opponents and one-off rivals; she’s had clean runs against several regulars and tough lessons from a few sharp players.

• Most-played opponents include: coach_mihai1503, lugheir, gamalkil1 and auliabintang.
• Highlights: auliabintang — 4 wins, 0 losses; lugheir — winning overall with an extra drawn game.

Fun facts & quirks

• Nickname potential: “The Flag‑and‑Finish” — Asal loves long technical battles and sudden time scrambles.
• Composure: modest tilt factor (10) and a surprisingly low early‑resignation rate — she’ll play on when others would resign.
• Comeback profile: not a huge comeback specialist (comeback rate low) — instead she prefers to stay ahead or grind slowly back into the game.
• Endgame lover: many games reach deep endgames — great training material for students who want to learn patience and technique.

Interactive & placeholders

Explore Asal’s rise and sample a typical opening sequence below. (Placeholders available for the app to render charts, stats and replays.)

• Rating chart (Blitz trend):
• Peak rating (Blitz): 2437 (2025-06-23)
• Profile link for a frequent rival: auliabintang
• Opening reference: London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation
• Quick PGN sample (replayable):

Closing note

Asal Salimova (Asalimova) is a modern fast‑time‑control specialist — a WFM who thrills in Bullet and grinds in long Blitz endgames. Whether you’re preparing to face her or just admiring her games, expect precise technique, stubborn defense, and the occasional cheeky flag.