Mahammad Muradli GM

About Mahammad Muradli

Mahammad Muradli is a formidable Grandmaster in the chess world known for his bullet speed and solid play in blitz and rapid formats. Earning the prestigious Grandmaster title from FIDE, Muradli has demonstrated exceptional skill and dedication to chess, making a name for himself with a blend of aggressive tactics and deep strategic understanding. When he's not calmly calculating lines, Mahammad might be setting unwitting opponents into seemingly impossible tactical webs — or simply charming the chess community with his cool composure under pressure.

Playing Strength & Style

Mahammad's preferred time control is bullet chess, where lightning-fast decisions are critical, and he has excelled spectacularly:

• Peak Bullet Rating: 3143 (June 2025) – That's faster than your coffee gets cold!
• Peak Blitz Rating: 3127 (June 2025)
• Peak Rapid Rating: 2782 (November 2020)

With a strong opening repertoire and a tactical flair, Mahammad is also known for his impressive comeback rate and psychological resilience (tilt factor 9, showing notable mental strength in tough positions). He balances aggressive openings like the Zukertort and Queen’s Pawn Game with sharp middle-game tactics and an endgame frequency of 84.3%, showing maturity beyond his years.

Opening Repertoire Highlights

Mahammad's playing style favors openings that blend flexibility, safety, and attacking chances. Here are some of his top-rated and frequently used openings in bullet and blitz chess:

• Zukertort Opening – A go-to weapon with a roughly 48% win rate in bullet and 61% in blitz.
• Queen's Pawn Game – Highly successful, especially in bullet with a 54% win rate and even better in blitz at nearly 58%.
• English Opening (Symmetrical Variation) – A favorite blitz choice boasting a win rate near 63%.
• King's Indian Defense, closed and flexible variations – Regular in his opening repertoire.
• Nimzo-Larsen Attack and Pirc Invitation – Adding a bit of unorthodox spice to keep opponents guessing.

His openings reflect a mix of classical principles and modern sharpness, often leading to complex tactical melees.

Competitive Record & Opponents

Mahammad has played hundreds of games across all formats, with standout performance in fast-paced bullet and blitz:

• Bullet chess: 623 wins, 535 losses, 72 draws.
• Blitz chess: An impressive 2355 wins to 1447 losses and 285 draws.
• Rapid chess: Steady results with 104 wins, 79 losses, and 45 draws.

His most frequent opponents include sarablackpanther, arkadiykhromaev777, and the well-known danielnaroditsky. Mahammad’s win rates against these top players show his competitive edge and readiness to take on strong challengers.

Chess Personality & Style Tidbits

Mahammad's mental toughness shines through with a high comeback rate of about 85%, and he rarely resigns early (only 3.1% early resignations). His games often average around 83 moves, signaling deep, strategic battles rather than quick-fight finishes. White pieces bring him slightly better winning chances, but his black games also show solid performance.

When asked about his favorite time to play, Mahammad might say, "2 AM sharp" — statistically, that’s when his win rate peaks! Perhaps the best chess ideas come under a moonlit sky when everyone's asleep.