Cavanshirli Omar: The Gambit Gambler
Meet cavanshirli, a chess player who has danced passionately with the Kings Gambit and waved the Sicilian Defense like a seasoned crusader. With a peak rapid rating of 1265 achieved in October 2022, this player’s journey is a thrilling rollercoaster of daring openings, unexpected comebacks, and the inevitable heartbreaks every great story needs.
Starting with a rapid rise from a humble 529 to over 900 in just a few months back in 2021, cavanshirli’s style screams “never give up” — boasting a remarkable 77% comeback rate after losing material. Sure, losses outnumber wins just slightly in rapid chess, but that just means every game is a battle royale!
Famous for favoring aggressive, old-school lines like the Kings Gambit Accepted and the Kings Knight Gambit, cavanshirli has played hundreds of these games, winning over half of them. It’s a signature style that invites fireworks on the board — pieces flying, sacrifices galore, and no shortage of surprises.
Not one to shy away from the heat, cavanshirli prefers to seal victories by resignation or checkmate — reportedly conceding with flair rather than timeouts or stalemates. This player’s average winning game runs just shy of 61 moves, showing both patience and persistence in turning complex endgames into triumphant finishes.
When asked about their best time to play, cavanshirli cheekily responds: “Midnight is the magic hour.” Indeed, statistics back that up with a highest win rate around 53% at 00:00. Maybe it’s the moonlight inspiration or the quiet hush of night that sparks the best moves.
Dive into a recent victory where cavanshirli tactfully dismantled jfrenchy using the McDonnell Attack against the Sicilian Defense, forcing a resignation after a clever knight assault and a relentless pawn push. Or witness resilience in daily chess where, despite rating fluctuations, this player keeps the fight alive with tactical wizardry.
But it’s not all smooth sailing. Even with a 12-game losing streak lurking in the past, cavanshirli faces each setback with humor and determination — after all, it wouldn’t be a true chess adventure without a few epic blunders and lessons learned at the board!
Whether executing a bold Kings Gambit or navigating the tricky waters of the Scandinavian Defense, cavanshirli's style is a mix of classic flair and never-say-die grit. Keep an eye on this player — the chessboard is their kingdom, and every game is a new tale to tell.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| sadayquluzade | 20W / 58L / 2D | View Games |
| chitownryan | 12W / 8L / 0D | View Games |
| mastermatt2021 | 5W / 10L / 2D | View Games |
| hemasaad168 | 7W / 7L / 1D | View Games |
| nunes3 | 8W / 7L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 668 | 1138 | 1040 | |
| 2021 | 659 | 566 | 789 | 1224 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 935W / 832L / 47D | 836W / 932L / 64D | 60.2 |
| 2021 | 669W / 632L / 39D | 576W / 704L / 58D | 56.4 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Gambit Accepted Kings Knight Gambit | 355 | 194 | 158 | 3 | 54.6% |
| Kings Gambit | 264 | 148 | 108 | 8 | 56.1% |
| Kings Gambit Declined Queens Knight Defense | 250 | 128 | 114 | 8 | 51.2% |
| Sicilian Defense | 248 | 110 | 129 | 9 | 44.4% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 211 | 98 | 104 | 9 | 46.5% |
| Sicilian Defense Old Sicilian Variation | 205 | 95 | 102 | 8 | 46.3% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 199 | 108 | 83 | 8 | 54.3% |
| Old Benoni Defense | 189 | 86 | 96 | 7 | 45.5% |
| French Defense La Bourdonnais Variation | 180 | 92 | 84 | 4 | 51.1% |
| Sicilian Defense Bowdler Attack | 164 | 83 | 74 | 7 | 50.6% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest Gambit | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 44.4% |
| Kings Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense Staunton Cochrane Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Budapest Gambit Fajarowicz Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Reti Opening Nimzo Larsen Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undefined | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Closed Sicilian Defense Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Gambit | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 14.3% |
| Scandinavian Defense Closed | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 20.0% |
| Kings Gambit Accepted Kings Knight Gambit | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 80.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kings Gambit Accepted Schallopp Defense | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Caro Kann Defense | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 25.0% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Indian Game | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Four Knights Game Spanish Variation | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| French Defense La Bourdonnais Variation | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 10 | 0 |
| Losing | 12 | 3 |