About Ulvi Sadikhov
Ulvi Sadikhov is a formidable chess Grandmaster known for his precise and tactical bullet play. With a preference for lightning-fast games, Ulvi has carved out a reputation as a fierce competitor in the fast-paced world of online chess.
Playing Style & Strengths
Ulvi excels in bullet chess, where quick thinking and tactical awareness are key. He boasts a remarkable comeback rate of over 80%, and loves turning the tides even after losing a piece. His games tend to be quite dynamic with an average of around 8 moves before the first capture, demonstrating a proactive approach early on.
- Preferred Time Control: Bullet
- Early resignation rate: 28.02% (knows when to quit gracefully)
- Strong Endgame skills, frequently fighting through complex endings
- White pieces win rate: about 58%
- Black pieces win rate: about 52%
Opening Repertoire Highlights
Ulvi is a creative opening strategist, frequently employing the Reti opening with twists like the King's Indian Attack or Neo-Gruenfeld structures. Interestingly, his perfect 100% win rate with Reti: 1...g6 in bullet games shows he often surprises opponents right from the start.
- Reti: 1...g6 — 10 wins, 0 losses
- Nimzo-Larsen Attack — 4 wins out of 6 games
- Zukertort Opening: Pirc Invitation — 66.67% win rate
- King's Indian Attack — versatile but challenging with a ~40% win rate
- In blitz, shines with the Sicilian Defense: Godiva Variation and various Indian setups
Notable Achievements & Records
- Peak bullet rating of 2880 achieved in May 2025 — that's seriously fast!
- Peak blitz rating of 2786 as of June 2025 — showing strong versatility
- Longest winning streak: 14 games, proving streaks aren’t just for breakfast cereal
- Regularly competes with top players such as valentindragnev and hristiyaniliev06
- Impressive win records against a variety of opponents, including multiple 100% win rates
- Known for psychological resilience, with a low tilt factor of 13 and special prowess early mornings (best time: 4 AM!)
Fun Facts
- Ulvi seems to thrive when the rest of us are asleep; his listed best playing hour locks in at 4 AM!
- His avg moves per win (about 73) suggest he enjoys the long dance of a strategic game when he’s not blitzing his opponents out of existence.
- With a relaxed attitude towards losses, many of his games end in resignation — an elegant nod of respect to his opponents.