About AZsharshar
Meet AZsharshar, a rapidly rising chess enthusiast whose journey through the 64 squares is a rollercoaster of brilliant victories, tactical comebacks, and the occasional humbling defeat. With a peak Rapid rating of 956 in April 2025, AZsharshar has shown a knack for outmaneuvering opponents, especially in rapid time controls where the pressure is real and the clock is merciless.
Playing Style and Strengths
AZsharshar is a strategic force to be reckoned with, favoring a steady and thoughtful game that values long-term planning. Averaging nearly 59 moves per win, this player is no hurry-scurry type but a ponderer who bleeds determination in every endgame—which occur in over 55% of the games. They boast a healthy comeback rate of over 76% when facing adversity, managing to turn the tables even after losing a piece. Although the tilt factor is at a modest 13, one can only wonder what might happen if AZsharshar had a double espresso before matches!
Favorite Openings
Not one to be one-dimensional, AZsharshar’s openings repertoire is intriguingly eclectic. The mysterious Top Secret opening dominates with a sizable chunk of games but they shine even brighter with a 100% win rate employing the Van t Kruijs Opening in Rapid, a testament to well-prepped strategy or perhaps just a lucky streak. Other fan-favorites include the French Defense Normal Variation and the Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation, where AZsharshar has never tasted defeat in recorded matches.
Game Highlights
Among recent notable games, AZsharshar achieved an elegant checkmate victory against FrazeL14 demonstrating razor-sharp tactical vision and clinical execution. Their style is balanced between calculated defense and opportunistic strikes, as seen in a swift victory using the Ruy Lopez Old Steinitz Defense. Even when the chips are down, expect AZsharshar to fight hard—though, every now and then, a resignation sneaks in, keeping opponents on their toes.
Quirks & Fun Facts
- Prefers playing around 3 PM, the magical hour with a stunning 66.67% win rate.
- Has a slightly better record with white pieces (50.67% wins) but can give black a good run too (47.52% wins).
- Played over 1,000 rapid games and still manages to keep the fire alive with consistent wins and losses almost neck-and-neck—talk about competitive spirit!
- Sometimes mysterious openings labeled Top Secret make you wonder if they trained with a chess grandmaster or a secret agency.
In short, AZsharshar is that puzzling player who loves deep battles, loves to experiment in openings, and never quite lets the kings and queens rest quietly. If you face them on the board, brace yourself for a tactical tussle with a touch of unpredictability!
