Murad Abdulla AKA Dragnaros
FIDE Master Extraordinaire
Meet Murad Abdulla, better known on the chess battlefield as Dragnaros. A player who has mastered the art of war on 64 squares and proudly holds the distinguished title of FIDE Master.
Murad's chess journey is a thriller spanning over a decade, starting humbly around 2010 with bullet ratings in the low 1000s and blossoming into a fire-breathing force peaking at an astonishing 2636 in bullet (Jan 2025) and nearly as ferocious 2668 in blitz (also Jan 2025). This is no ordinary player; even the clock trembles at the sight of Dragnaros making moves with a blazing average of almost 74 moves per game victory!
While others might fear the heat of rapid and daily formats, Murad embraces the challenge — peaking at 2176 in rapid and roaring through daily battles with an impressive 2041 rating early in 2013.
Playing Style & Personality
- Endgame warrior: Relentlessly fights till the 73rd move on average to secure a worthy victory.
- Comeback kid: Boasts an incredible 82% comeback rate — lost a piece? No problem, Murad’s manic tactical mind has you covered.
- Early Resignation Rate: Only about 7%, showing that Dragnaros prefers to duke it out over the board instead of folding early — unless it’s an opponent playing better chess, of course!
- Mood swings: Has a tilt factor of 28, so don’t be surprised if the fire within sometimes flares up unpredictably.
Strategic Secrets
Among many openings, Murad keeps a close hold on a Top Secret repertoire, which he uses over 500 times in bullet, nearly 1,700 blitz games, and hundreds in daily chess — a mysterious blend that keeps opponents guessing and intrigued. His secret isn't just the openings but how he layers his strategy to create tactical fireworks.
Memorable Matches
Recent match highlights include a brutal victory with the Sicilian Defense Open Godiva Variation where Dragnaros’s tactical precision led to a resignation by the opponent (view game). Another dazzling win ended with a checkmate against a worthy adversary in the Reti Opening, just to remind everyone why he's feared on any server.
Fun Fact
Even though this chess gladiator excels in speed chess (bullet and blitz), his winning streaks show that whether it's rapid fire or a slow grind, Murad brings the heat. Just don’t ask about the times he’s been caught on an unlucky losing streak—everyone has their dragon moments!