Магомед Магомедов (Avar65) - The Calculating Conqueror
Meet Магомед Магомедов, also known in the chess world as Avar65, a player whose moves might just be brighter than the Siberian winter sun. From humble beginnings hovering around the 900s in rapid rating in early 2023 to recently flirting with master-level strength, Магомед has proven that steady dedication beats random luck any day.
Rating Journey: Starting with a rapid rating barely cracking 1000, Магомед has steadily climbed the ranks, peaking impressively at 1609 in Rapid by mid-2025, and an eye-popping 1846 in Daily chess not long after — that’s some serious brain muscle! Though blitz has been played a little here and there, with a personal best of 1543, it’s clear that rapid and daily formats are where the magic happens.
Playing Style: Not one to give up easily, Магомед sports a remarkable 78% comeback rate, showing fighting spirit after losing material. His games often stretch to around 61 moves, proving that this player loves a deep, strategic battle rather than quick skirmishes. White squares see a bit more sunshine with a 62.6% win rate, while playing black is no problem either with a respectable 56.5% win rate. Also, heads-up: he tends to start to shine brightest playing around 10 AM — so grab your coffee and watch out!
Signature Openings: The Italian Game is his playground, boasting near 50% wins in rapid and a stunning 75% win rate in daily games — talk about mastering the classics! He also enjoys shaking things up with the King’s Gambit and its many flavors, including the tricky King’s Knight Gambit and the challenging Top Secret line (shhh, it’s top secret after all). When facing tougher opponents or looking for surprise weapons, Магомед dives into the French Defense and even the less orthodox Scandinavian Defense.
Record and Rivalries: With over 1,000 rapid games and a near-even win-loss tally, plus a crushing 450+ wins with just 100 losses in daily chess, Avar65 is a battle-hardened combatant on the board. His longest winning streak? A jaw-dropping 49 games! Of course, every champion has his off days — his current losing streak at the moment stands at a humble 1, because even the best stumble.
Highlight Reel: In a recent masterpiece, Магомед checkmated his opponent with the Italian Game in a whirlwind of tactical blows and elegant sacrifices. Despite the seriousness, one wonders if he chuckled a bit inside as he delivered a final queen strike that left his opponent with no choice but to concede — all while sipping tea, chess style.
Not just a player, but a relentless strategist with a penchant for classical openings and modern finesse. Whether it's grinding out a win in over an hour of daily chess or blitzing through rapid battles, Магомед Магомедов (Avar65) is a name to watch in the world of online chess.
