Azat Gabdrakhmanov (Азат Габдрахманов): The Blitz Battler
Azat Gabdrakhmanov, known online as Azatic, is a FIDE Master with a serious appetite for fast chess. His preferred battlefield is Blitz, where he has played thousands of games and pushed his rating to a peak of 2,814. His online career is a marathon of rapid-fire battles, featuring more than 5,000 Blitz wins and a longest winning streak of 13 games.
Opening Repertoire
Azatic is a loyal 1.e4 player. As White, he regularly faces the Caro-Kann Defense, the French Defense, and the Sicilian Defense, with the Najdorf Variation a particular favorite. As Black, he often steers into Sicilian lines, especially the Kan and Alapin variations. His opening knowledge is deep, but the results show a fighter's spirit rather than a risk-free technician.
Rating Journey
From a 2,091 Blitz rating in early 2019, Azatic climbed steadily to a peak of 2,814 by September 2026. His Bullet rating also reached 2,867 in December 2024, proving his speed chess skills extend beyond a single time control.
- Peak Blitz rating: 2814 (2026-09-07)
- Peak Bullet rating: 2867 (2024-12-07)
Rivalries and Resilience
No rival has tested Azatic more than Eric Lobron, who has faced him 109 times. Their head-to-head is a bruising affair, with Azatic winning 38 games and losing 66. Other frequent opponents fill out a tough online circuit, but this rivalry stands out for its sheer volume and intensity.
Azatic is also remarkably hard to put away. His comeback rate is 89.62%, and even after losing a piece he still wins 40.71% of the time. His longest losing streak of 12 games suggests a stubborn streak, but his longest winning streak of 13 shows what happens when the engine is firing.
Playing Style and Habits
Azatic's games are long battles, averaging over 85 moves in both wins and losses. He reaches endgames in 84.73% of games and delivers the first check in 55.45% of games. His best hours are late at night, with a peak win rate around 3 AM, and he tends to play with high energy even after tough losses, a trait measured by his tilt factor of 12.
He is a night owl, a comeback artist, and one of the most active Blitz warriors on the platform. Whether he is grinding out a Caro-Kann or tangling in a Sicilian Najdorf, Azatic always brings the fight.