Overview
Arslan Otchiyev, known online as chessmmamaster, is a FIDE Master who treats online chess like a contact sport. He has played tens of thousands of games in blitz, bullet, and rapid, and he has the scars and trophies to show for it. His preferred time control is rapid, and his rapid peak of 2369 (2018-02-14) proves he can be dangerous even when the clock is a little kinder.
He began his online journey in late 2014 below 1100, but the climb was swift. By 2016 he had crossed 2400, and he eventually pushed his blitz rating to 2603 (2026-08-25). Not bad for a player who started by simply trying to survive.
Playing Style and Strengths
Arslan is a born tactician. He averages nearly three checks per game, and when he lands the first check, he wins about 63.7% of the time. His comeback rate is a wild 87.3%, meaning many opponents have celebrated too early. He also owns a 47 game winning streak, which is the kind of number that makes other players log off for the day.
He is balanced across colors, with a 57.6% win rate as White and a 53.3% win rate as Black. He is not afraid of unusual positions. He frequently plays the Nimzo-Larsen Attack with 1.b3, and in bullet he has won over 60% of his games there. With White he also loves the Scotch Game, a classic choice that he has used hundreds of times.
Favorite Openings
Arslan's repertoire is full of spice. In rapid play he has scored 76.5% with the tricky Blackburne Shilling Gambit, a line that punishes unprepared opponents. He has also embraced offbeat systems like the Barnes Defense and the Amar Gambit, which means his games rarely follow boring theory.
His willingness to play rare openings keeps opponents guessing. One moment he is playing a solid Closed Sicilian, the next he is launching a Scandinavian Defense counterstrike. Versatility is his weapon.
Rivalries and Online Battles
No look at Arslan's career is complete without rocketcd. The two have met 260 times, an incredible head-to-head series that has tested both players. Against quackforthewin, Arslan was far more forgiving, winning 72 of 79 games. He also dominated scenry1, losing only twice in 43 encounters.
Career Snapshot
Arslan's rating graph is a roller coaster. He surged from a modest start in 2014 to a bullet peak of 2616 (2022-01-22), proving he thrives under extreme time pressure. The chart below shows his blitz rating adventure over the years.
His journey includes plenty of comebacks and a few tumbles, but the overall trend is clear: Arslan Otchiyev is a fighter who keeps climbing.