Bilguun Sumiya is a formidable Grandmaster known for his versatile and resilient playstyle. His chess journey has been marked by impressive highs, particularly in blitz chess where he achieved a peak rating of 2802. A player who thrives under time pressure, Bilguun's preferred battleground is bullet chess, showcasing a dazzling tactical awareness and an eagerness to duel on the fastest chess front.
Playing Style & Strengths
Bilguun demonstrates a patient and strategic approach to the endgame, appearing there in nearly 90% of his matches. He has an excellent comeback rate of over 84%, showing grit and determination even when facing adversity. The average moves per win (approximately 81) suggest that he builds his victories methodically, while his tactical reflexes shine especially in quick time controls.
Comeback artist: High win rate even after losing pieces
Consistent pressure: Balanced win rates playing White (53%) and Black (52%)
Notable Openings
Bilguun enjoys a wide array of openings, particularly excelling in classical openings and Sicilian Defense variations:
Rapid: Giuoco Piano — 75% win rate with 4.O-O Nf6 lines
Blitz: Sicilian Defense Kan Variation with a perfect score in the 5.c4 Nf6 6.Nc3 Qc7 line
Bullet: Bishop's Opening and Sicilian Closed demonstrate his flexibility
His choice of openings reveals a willingness to experiment and adapt, making him an unpredictable and challenging opponent.
Performance Highlights
Grandmaster title holder, indicating mastery and respect in the chess community
Achieved peak ratings:
Blitz: 2802 (Dec 2024)
Rapid: 2640 (Aug 2020)
Bullet: 2630 (Mar 2021)
Noted for strong performance against common rivals, including multiple wins against frequent opponents like xurramid77 and mrfastko
Longest winning streak: 5 games, displaying excellent form during peak runs
Fun Facts
His best time of day to play is 10 a.m. — early birds do get the rook!
He’s not known for early resignations, showing great fighting spirit even in tough matches
Bilguun has a 'tilt factor' of 5, meaning a few losses won’t rattle his confidence much
Coach Chesswick
Coach's Advice
It's been a while since you played. Play a few more games so we have more positions and decisions to review — then I can provide you with clearer, more actionable advice.
