Shamil Arslanov IM

Shamil Arslanov - International Master (Username: Boundless_Strike)

Title: International Master (IM) recognized by FIDE

Shamil Arslanov, better known in the chess universe by the fierce handle Boundless_Strike, is an accomplished International Master whose journey through the 64 squares is as intense and exhilarating as a rollercoaster ride with bishops and knights.

Rating and Style

Shamil’s peak blitz rating hit a stunning 2845 in July 2024 — yes, you read that right, he’s been casually terrorizing opponents faster than you can say “checkmate.” In bullet chess, he’s not far behind, climbing to a scorching 2859 in January 2025. His rapid play also shows a strong dominance with a peak rating of 2456.

His well-rounded skillset is backed by impressive statistics: a win rate often brushing 50%+ in blitz, and an almost fearless tactical mindset reflected by a comeback rate of nearly 90%! Let’s just say, when Shamil loses a piece, he doesn’t throw in the towel — he throws down the gauntlet.

Playing Style & Philosophy

Shamil is all about endurance and precision, with an average of roughly 65 moves per game whether winning or losing, showing he likes peeling his opponents’ defenses layer by layer. His games frequently involve deep endgames (63.5% endgame frequency), where true mastery shows.

White pieces love him slightly more (54.58% win rate) than Black (46.99%), but no matter the color, Shamil’s chess is sharp and creative, especially in blitz where he carries an enviable winning attitude.

Signature Openings

Ever the strategist, Shamil has a secret weapon labeled Top Secret in openings — with almost 6400 blitz games under this umbrella boasting a solid near 50% win rate. He’s also particularly comfortable with openings like the Caro-Kann Defense and the English Opening’s Anglo-Dutch Defense, where he’s undefeated in his limited encounters. Beware the Blackmar Diemer Ziegler Defense too, where he sports an impressive 75% win rate!

Chess Personality & Quirks

Known for a low tilt factor (19 on the scale), Shamil keeps his cool, even when the chess gods desert him. His best time of day to play? 4 AM — yes, he’s that guy checking his openings when you’re snoozing. And at 3 AM, his win rate shoots to over 65%, suggesting a nocturnal genius lurking behind the scenes.

He handles pressure like a pro, able to claw victories back from the jaws of defeat with a nearly 50% win rate even after losing a piece—a true fighter who never says die (on the board, at least).

Recent Battles

Highlights from recent jousts include an elegant checkmate on April 22, 2025, crushing “Oltila” with a cool combination in a Nimzowitsch Defense, and a resignation win against “MaJoLeaf” days later, wielding his trusted Scandinavian Defense with finesse. Even the occasional loss only adds flavor to his epic chess saga, like a fitful plot twist in a grandmaster's tale.

Fun Fact

If the chessboard was a battlefield, Shamil’s pieces would probably need therapy from all the tactical strikes and sneaky escapes he engineers. With a current streak of wins and a longest winning streak of 23 games, many consider him the digital embodiment of the phrase "strike while the iron is hot".

Simply put, Shamil Arslanov aka Boundless_Strike is a chess warrior whose blend of strategy, endurance, and cheeky timing makes every game a spectacle. Watch your back or you’ll find yourself checkmated before you finish sipping your coffee.