Raj Tischbierek GM

About Raj Tischbierek

Raj Tischbierek is a Grandmaster, a title awarded by FIDE, marking him as one of the elite players in the chess world. Known for his sharp tactical awareness and solid endgame skills, Raj has been a consistent performer in blitz chess, showcasing both resilience and strategic depth.

Playing Style

Raj prefers fast-paced games, specializing in blitz chess where he demonstrates:

• An average game length of around 75 moves, indicating his thorough approach
• Strong tactical awareness with a remarkable 85% comeback rate
• Relatively low early resignation rate (0.61%), showing perseverance in challenging positions
• A love for deep strategic battles evidenced by frequent endgame play (79.72% of his games reach an endgame)

Notable Achievements

• Peak Blitz Rating of 2587 as of December 2024
• Over 2,000 wins in blitz chess with a solid win-to-loss ratio
• Longest winning streak of 17 games in blitz, showcasing impressive form during peak periods

Opening Repertoire Highlights

Raj often opens with carefully prepared lines especially in the Sicilian Defense, favoring closed variations and the Nimzowitsch variation, achieving a winning percentage in the mid-50s to low 60s in these complex openings. Other favored openings include:

• Vienna Game (Stanley Variation)
• Benko Opening
• Zukertort Opening

Competition Strategies

Known for his tactical alertness, Raj excels at turning games around even after losing material, maintaining about a 50% win rate after losing a piece. Although he faces tough battles against stronger opponents, his resilience and strategic expertise make him a feared competitor in blitz tournaments worldwide.

Fun Facts

• Raj’s best time of day to play is mid-morning (around 09:00), so maybe avoid challenging him before his coffee kicks in!
• He has a peculiar love for the move 9...Nc6 in the Sicilian Closed, where he sports an excellent win rate.
• Despite the frenzy of blitz chess, Raj keeps his cool with a tilt factor of just 10, proving he’s as mentally tough as a Swiss watch.