Introduction
Ayan Akhmetov, known online as ayanakhmetov, is a FIDE International Master with a simple philosophy: when in doubt, attack. He has built his online chess reputation through relentless energy, a deep love for bullet chess, and an appetite for sharp, combative positions. His statistics show a player who treats every game like a sprint, even when the clock says otherwise.
Early Rise
In late 2017, Akhmetov arrived as a promising newcomer. Within a year, his blitz rating had climbed into the stratosphere, peaking at 2784 (2019-01-06) in January 2019. He crossed the 2700 blitz barrier in November 2018 and kept firing, and his bullet rating followed a similar upward path, reaching 2553 by mid-2024.
Playing Style
Akhmetov plays e4, and he plays it with intent. His opening list is a highlight reel of uncompromising choices: the Amazon Attack, the Scotch Game, and the French Defense. He has won 63% of his blitz games when the French Defense is on the board, and as Black he is particularly dangerous in the Winawer and Advance variations. He does not just survive in endgames, he hunts in them. More than 80% of his games reach an endgame, and his comeback rate of 89.3% means that even when the position looks ugly, the game is never over.
Rivalries
No online career is complete without familiar foes. Akhmetov's most played head-to-head is against kunaev chess academy, a rivalry of 107 games where Akhmetov holds the edge with 57 wins. He has also traded blows with almatyonelove and aigir, and he owns a perfect 9-0 record against aldybai.
Bullet Wizardry
While blitz is his workshop, bullet is his playground. Akhmetov's bullet numbers are almost unfair: 13 wins, 1 loss, 1 draw, a perfect 100% score with the French Defense in that format, and a strength-adjusted bullet win rate near 79%. It is safe to say his mouse hand moves faster than his opponents can think.
Records and Legacy
- FIDE International Master title
- Peak blitz rating 2784 (2019-01-06)
- Longest winning streak of 20 games
- More than 875 blitz wins with a 54.7% white-win rate
- A 1.15% early resignation rate, because he believes every position is playable