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Tymur Keleberda FM

Username: Defend1r

Playing Since: 2015-06-27 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟♟♟♟

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Daily: 1761
95W / 39L / 8D
Rapid: 2279
38W / 8L / 0D
Blitz: 2811
3823W / 4103L / 680D
Bullet: 2754
888W / 851L / 109D

Tymur Keleberda aka Defend1r

Tymur Keleberda is a formidable chess force, proudly holding the title of FIDE Master. A player who doesn't just move pieces but weaves tactical masterpieces on the board! Known in the online chess world as Defend1r, Tymur’s journey from humble beginnings to peak ratings nearing 2900 in blitz is nothing short of spectacular.

With a knack for blitz, Tymur’s style combines deep endgame prowess (engaged in 81.48% of games!) and an uncanny ability to bounce back after setbacks, boasting a fascinating 83.09% comeback rate. When the pressure mounts and the clock ticks, Tymur thrives best late at night—23:00 hours is prime time for his best moves. Night owls and aspiring blitzers, take note!

Having played over 7,000 blitz games, Tymur’s record reads like a rollercoaster ride: nearly 4,000 wins balanced with close to 4,000 losses and stalwart 600+ draws. In bullet chess, where the speed truly tests one’s soul (and reflexes), Tymur still holds an impressively even record, proving that lightning fast doesn't mean sloppy.

Known for the mysterious "Top Secret" opening and a fierce love for the French Defense St George Three Pawn Attack (with an astonishing 85.71% win rate in blitz!), Tymur keeps opponents guessing and on their toes.

Style & Personality

Average games last around 80 moves for wins and 86 moves for losses, so this player definitely enjoys squeezing every ounce of drama out of the board. Fewer than 4% of losses are "one-sided," meaning Tymur rarely gives up without a fight. But beware—there’s a "tilt factor" of 14, so if you ever catch Tymur off-guard, you might witness some fiery battles.

Tymur’s opponents include some frequent foes like asterix09 and riley, against whom they have a solid winning edge. Not afraid to mix creativity with pragmatism, Tymur’s psychological resilience and tactical imagination have won many battles by checkmate or resignation alike.

Notable Moments

Just recently, Tymur sealed a victory in an intense game using the Slav Defense, showcasing calm and strategic brilliance that forced the opponent to resign. For those who enjoy high-stakes thrillers, Tymur’s games are a must-watch!

Whether it’s speeding through blitz or carefully navigating endgame waters, Tymur Keleberda's chess odyssey is full of passion, perseverance, and, undeniably, some seriously smart moves.


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Personalized Feedback for Tymur Keleberda (2909 (2025-04-09))

1. What you already do well

  • Tactical Vision & Calculation – Your recent wins feature creative sacrifices and accurate calculation (see miniature below).

  • Playing for the Initiative – You seldom hesitate to seize space with pawn storms or early queen incursions, forcing opponents (bohdanharkusha, volodymyrromanenko) onto the defensive.
  • Practical Endgames – The Slav Exchange grind against mem_choov32 shows patient conversion skills in simplified positions.

2. Main improvement areas

  1. Opening Discipline
    • In several losses (e.g. vs. Jesus Yovani Gonzalez, Ben Dover) early queen moves or pawn thrusts left pieces undeveloped and the king exposed.
    • Goal: reach move 10 with king castled and ≥ 2 minor pieces developed in at least 80 % of your games.
  2. King Safety & Prophylaxis
    • Your aggressive style works against lower-rated players, but stronger opponents exploited weakened dark squares and an exposed monarch (Qc7-Qe7-Kh6 sequence vs jesus05).
    • Train to ask “What does my opponent want?” before every move – a core prophylaxis habit.
  3. Defensive Technique
    • Games vs. ManMish2 and Caleuche show difficulties when on the back foot: passive pieces, missed counter-punches, and time trouble.
    • Add 15-minute sessions of “Defend Side to Move” puzzles to your daily routine.
  4. Time Management
    • Losing on time in winning or drawable endgames wastes effort. Adopt a 20 / 40 / 40 clock split (opening / middlegame / endgame) and practice incremental controls to build discipline.

3. Action Plan for the next 4 weeks

FocusWeekly TasksSuccess Metric
Sound Openings • Build a concise 1.e4 & 1.d4 repertoire in Chessable/Notes.
• Play 10 rapid games and always annotate move 1–15.
< 2 blunders & king castled by move 10 in 7/10 games
Prophylaxis Drills Solve 50 “Find Opponent Threat” puzzles (Chess.com or CT-Art) with a 75 % success rate. Score ≥ 38/50
Defensive Skills Replay classic saves (e.g. Karpov–Kasparov 1985 G16) and set positions vs engine set to +3 to hold. Save ≥ 30 % of –3 positions after 30 moves
Clock Control Play 5 games of 15 | 10 each week, verbalizing candidate moves to reduce “mouse-slip speed”. No flagging with ≥ +1 eval

4. Suggested reference games to study

  • Your loss to jesus05 – focus on move 14…f4?! and alternative solid plans.

  • Capablanca – Alekhine (New York 1927, Game 7) for safe development before attack.

5. Progress Tracking

Review these performance charts every Sunday to spot patterns:

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Stay ambitious yet balanced, Tymur. Your tactical flair is a formidable weapon; combine it with sturdier foundations and you’ll break the 2700 blitz barrier soon!



🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
Samuel Hoekman 95W / 22L / 4D
Shaaketh Sivakumar 22W / 28L / 7D
Boris Plotnikov 0W / 1L / 0D
BSWPaulsen 6W / 4L / 3D
Angelo Etienne 2W / 6L / 1D
Kostya Kavutskiy 1W / 2L / 0D
Roman Kezin 0W / 2L / 0D
Umut Ata Akbas 0W / 2L / 0D
qwerrrrty 2W / 0L / 0D
yhwach_almighty2003 1W / 0L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
Samuel Hoekman 95W / 22L / 4D
Erikogas 32W / 42L / 2D
Valentyn Hulka 21W / 45L / 9D
fobosd23 64W / 2L / 1D
Shaaketh Sivakumar 22W / 28L / 7D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2754 2731 2279
2024 2649 2681 2264 1761
2023 2428 2632 2264 1571
2022 2503 2572 2146 1858
2021 2285 2392 2005 1838
2020 2107 1419 1574 1725
2019 1893 2097 1741 1570
2018 1262 1832 1400
2017 1237 1359
2016 1228 1699
Rating by Year201620172018201920202021202220232024202527541228YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 405W / 359L / 73D 404W / 395L / 57D 92.6
2024 838W / 765L / 137D 764W / 857L / 143D 95.6
2023 531W / 465L / 78D 464W / 538L / 76D 87.2
2022 306W / 296L / 57D 257W / 352L / 44D 84.6
2021 298W / 292L / 54D 277W / 334L / 34D 78.6
2020 85W / 57L / 12D 75W / 57L / 16D 72.4
2019 270W / 180L / 16D 244W / 208L / 20D 63.9
2018 29W / 28L / 1D 32W / 22L / 1D 42.3
2017 36W / 27L / 0D 39W / 39L / 1D 13.4
2016 0W / 1L / 0D 2W / 0L / 0D 66.7

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
French Defense 588 290 253 45 49.3%
Sicilian Defense 427 216 183 28 50.6%
Caro-Kann Defense 360 169 171 20 46.9%
Unknown 350 200 148 2 57.1%
Amar Gambit 331 164 142 25 49.5%
Barnes Defense 225 101 106 18 44.9%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 223 99 100 24 44.4%
Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation 222 93 113 16 41.9%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 209 82 104 23 39.2%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 201 80 97 24 39.8%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense 12 9 2 1 75.0%
Amar Gambit 11 10 0 1 90.9%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 8 7 1 0 87.5%
Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation 7 2 3 2 28.6%
Barnes Defense 6 5 0 1 83.3%
Caro-Kann Defense 5 5 0 0 100.0%
Giuoco Piano: Tarrasch Variation 4 4 0 0 100.0%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 4 3 1 0 75.0%
Scandinavian Defense 3 3 0 0 100.0%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 3 3 0 0 100.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amar Gambit 156 74 70 12 47.4%
Caro-Kann Defense 110 60 42 8 54.5%
Sicilian Defense 98 48 44 6 49.0%
Scandinavian Defense 90 46 42 2 51.1%
French Defense 84 48 33 3 57.1%
Modern 58 29 24 5 50.0%
Barnes Defense 55 26 23 6 47.3%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 51 22 28 1 43.1%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 50 27 20 3 54.0%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 50 24 22 4 48.0%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown 23 12 11 0 52.2%
Barnes Defense 19 12 7 0 63.2%
Amar Gambit 17 10 6 1 58.8%
French Defense 12 12 0 0 100.0%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 8 5 1 2 62.5%
Caro-Kann Defense 7 6 0 1 85.7%
French Defense: Advance Variation 6 4 2 0 66.7%
Sicilian Defense 5 4 0 1 80.0%
Giuoco Piano: Tarrasch Variation 5 5 0 0 100.0%
Modern Defense: Pterodactyl Variation 4 3 1 0 75.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 20 1
Losing 22 0