About Teimur Toktomushev
Teimur Toktomushev is an International Master recognized by FIDE, known for his strong and dynamic playing style, especially in fast-paced formats such as blitz and bullet chess. His abilities on the board are complemented by a tactical awareness that includes a remarkable comeback rate of over 85%, showing resilience even when the odds are against him.
Playing Strength and Style
Teimur’s peak ratings are impressive and reflect his skill across different time controls:
- Bullet: 2907 (April 2025)
- Blitz: 2779 (June 2025)
- Rapid: 2429 (September 2023)
He enjoys complex, tactical battles with an average game length nearing 80 moves and an early capture move around move 7. Teimur tends to perform better as White, with a notable win rate close to 57%, and keeps his cool with a low early resignation rate, staying committed through most games.
Opening Preferences
True to his versatile style, Teimur's preferred openings vary depending on the time control:
- Bullet Chess: Favours aggressive gambits like the Amar Gambit, with a solid 54.6% win rate, and the Hungarian Opening’s Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit which boosts his win rate to 60%. Other favorites include the Australian Defense and Modern openings.
- Blitz Chess: Prefers the Amar Gambit and risky Sicilian Defense variations such as the Alapin and Kan variations which reflect his sharp tactical approach.
- Rapid Chess: Shows top performance in Sicilian Defense lines, particularly the Taimanov American Attack and Closed Anti-Sveshnikov variations, both featuring a perfect win record in the games recorded.
Always experimenting, Teimur keeps his opponents guessing with his diverse opening repertoire and willingness to embrace sharp, tactical battles early on.
Competitive Spirit and Trends
With over 8,000 wins and more than 5,600 losses in bullet games alone, Teimur demonstrates a fierce competitive spirit. He's known to handle pressure well with:
- An extraordinary win rate of over 52% even after losing a piece, proving his exceptional tactical resourcefulness.
- A longest winning streak of 32 games, showing spells of dominance on the board.
- Playing at his best during early morning hours around 1 AM, which might suggest some nocturnal brilliance in his chess play.
His psychological resilience and low tilt factor reinforce his ability to keep focused in high-stakes rapid and blitz games.