Overview
Nikoloz akhvlediani (also known online as CROSSBONES_GLAZER) is a fast-paced chess player known for blistering Bullet play and a taste for cheeky opening surprises. A prolific competitor across Bullet and Blitz, Nikoloz blends tactical fireworks with surprisingly resilient endgame technique — and a sense of humor that suggests he sometimes sacrifices crumbs just to keep the game interesting.
- Preferred time control: Bullet — lightning reflexes, quick decisions, and a healthy respect for the 1-second increment.
- Peak profile highlights: 2798 (2026-01-30) and 2775 (2026-02-20) (see performance chart below).
- SEO keywords: Nikoloz akhvlediani, CROSSBONES_GLAZER, Bullet chess, Blitz, openings, French Defense, Caro-Kann, Sicilian.
Playing Style & Key Metrics
Nikoloz favors dynamic, decision-heavy games. He often drags battles into long tactical and endgame phases where his persistence pays off.
- Playing habits: Early resignation rate ~0.89% and high endgame frequency (~80.65%) — games rarely end quickly.
- Typical game length: Average decisive game runs 71–82 moves (AvgMovesPerWin ≈ 71.04; AvgMovesPerLoss ≈ 82.13).
- Tactical resilience: Comeback rate ≈ 89.65% and wins ~55.06% after losing material — a fighter until the final move.
- Color performance: White win rate ≈ 58.28%; Black win rate ≈ 55.33%.
- Best time to catch him alert: ~02:00 (midnight oil, coffee, or mysterious inspiration).
Opening Preferences
A versatile repertoire with a few heavy hitters. Nikoloz is comfortable both as White and Black, often steering games into well-practiced lines.
Top Bullet Openings
- French Defense — many games and solid win rate (see French Defense).
- Caro-Kann Defense — reliable and practical in fast time controls.
- Scandinavian Defense — sharp and direct counterplay.
- Sicilian Defense: Closed — a favorite when longer positional maneuvering is desired.
- Amar Gambit & Barnes Defense — for when mischief is on the agenda.
Top Blitz Openings
- French Defense (Exchange and other lines) — excellent blitz conversion rates.
- Sicilian Closed and Najdorf lines — tactical and flexible.
- Bird Opening (Dutch, Batavo Gambit) — an offbeat choice that keeps opponents on their toes.
Explore these terms: French Defense, Caro-Kann Defense, Sicilian Defense: Closed.
Memorable Runs & Streaks
Nikoloz has logged marathon sessions and notable streaks — the kind of runs that become legend among friends and fodder for opponent post-game chats.
- Longest winning streak: 38 games — a brutal, confidence-building run.
- Longest losing streak: 15 games — even heroes have bad coffee days.
- Current winning streak (recent): 1 game — always room for one more.
- Trend overview (Bullet performance):
Notable Opponents & Head-to-Head
Nikoloz has logged hundreds of duels with a few regulars — rivalries born from repeated late-night marathons.
- mogctorhouse — most-played opponent (171 games). Record: 95–64–12. mogctorhouse
- cesart22 — 82 games, 45–35–2. César Frank Talledo Lagos
- captainhadock — 70 games, 34–32–4. captainhadock
- dragon84 — 62 games, 38–24–0. Dragon84
Watch a highlighted duel: FinalBlitzWin
Sample Game & Replays
Try replaying a typical Nikoloz mini-epic — an Ruy Lopez-ish warmup that often turns spicy by move 20.
- Interactive replay:
Tip: in Bullet you’ll see most of Nikoloz’s creativity come from time-pressure decisions and well-practiced endgame patterns.
Closing Notes
Whether you call him Nikoloz akhvlediani or CROSSBONES_GLAZER, expect fast games, unexpected gambits, and a player who thrives when the clocks are ticking down. Hungry for more? Check the openings and replay a game — and if you meet him online, don’t be surprised if he offers a friendly quip before the first move.