The Grandmaster Behind the Handle
Rauf Mamedov, better known to online chess fans as Baku_Boulevard, is a FIDE Grandmaster who treats every clock as a personal challenge. The username might call to mind a relaxed seaside promenade, but Mamedov's play is anything but relaxed. He is a bullet chess enthusiast with a blitz habit that borders on heroic.
Speed Demon
Mamedov prefers bullet above all, and his results back that up. He has piled up 613 bullet wins against only 304 losses, with 69 draws, while his blitz account shows an eye popping 1338 wins. His peak bullet rating reached 3173 (2023-06-26), and his blitz climbed as high as 3224 (2026-02-17). The trajectory in
tells the story of a player who keeps getting faster.Opening Repertoire
Mamedov is a devotee of 1.e4, and his opening stats are full of love for the Sicilian Defense and the Caro-Kann Defense. He also enjoys the cheeky Amar Gambit, an offbeat opening that starts with 1.Nh3 and has earned him a surprisingly solid win rate. His white pieces win 60.42 percent of the time, and even with black he manages 53.09 percent, a sign of his relentless practical approach.
Rivalries and Battles
No opponent has faced Mamedov more often than Nihal Sarin, who has played him 150 times. The young Indian star holds the edge, but Mamedov has grabbed 49 wins and made every encounter a fight. He has also traded blows with Bogdan Daniel Deac and many other titled regulars in the online arena.
The Comeback King
The stats reveal a player who never gives up. Mamedov's comeback rate is a staggering 90.67 percent, and he wins 55.65 percent of games even after losing a piece. His longest winning streak hit 21 straight victories. If you are looking for him online, try Saturday evening around 21:00, when his win rate peaks. Just do not expect a quiet stroll.