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Elbek Jumanov FM

Username: Elbek_Jumanov

Location: Gulistan

Playing Since: 2014-07-09 (Active)

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Rapid: 2217
5W / 5L / 3D
Blitz: 2677
1753W / 2048L / 310D
Bullet: 2425
171W / 186L / 19D

Elbek Jumanov - FIDE Master Extraordinaire

Once a fledgling chess enthusiast, Elbek Jumanov has carved a remarkable path through the jungles of pawns and knights to earn the respected title of FIDE Master. Known in the chess world by the handle Elbek_Jumanov, Elbek has battled his way through thousands of blitz and bullet matches with a warrior's spirit and a strategist's mind.

From humble beginnings in 2014, when Elbek's daily rating was a modest 1057, his growth exploded especially in blitz chess. His blitz rating soared from just over 1600 in 2015 to an impressive peak past the 2600 mark by 2025. Not one to shy away from lightning-quick decisions, his bullet rating similarly climbed to a peak of 2517, proving that Elbek thrives when the clock ticks down.

A fierce competitor, Elbek's tactical awareness is legendary — boasting a 91.96% comeback rate and a flawless 100% win rate after losing a piece. Clearly, don’t count Elbek out when the chips are down; this master turns setbacks into triumphant victories as if by magical chess voodoo.

Elbek’s style is best described as patient and resilient, engaging in battles that often stretch beyond 70 moves on average before a win or loss is decided. This chess marathoner also has a penchant for early resignation, but only about 0.51% of the time — that’s less than one surrender for every two hundred games, for those keeping score.

Whether it’s a Sunday morning blitz or a late-night bullet frenzy at 11 PM (when his win rate spikes at nearly 85.71%!), Elbek keeps his cool better than an ice-cold rook on e1. His positive current streak—winning three games in a row—only adds evidence to the fact that Elbek is a force to be reckoned with.

Elbek may be a chess guru, but he’s no stranger to the brinks of frustration — with a tilt factor of 14, he’s human after all. Yet, even when the mental fog rolls in, his locker is stocked with enough grit and clever combos to shake it off and come back swinging.

To follow Elbek is to witness the artistry of a FIDE Master who blends bravery, brains, and occasionally a sprinkle of mischief to keep opponents guessing. It’s no wonder his rivals range from casual players to grandmasters, all learning the hard way what happens when you face the enigmatic Elbek_Jumanov on the board.


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Recent Performance Highlights

Elbek, congratulations on your recent victory using the English Opening, specifically the Symmetrical Three Knights Keres Parma System. You displayed excellent patience and positional understanding, especially in transitioning to the endgame with strong pawn promotion tactics leading to a checkmate.

  • Your ability to handle the English Opening with finesse is one of your strengths, with a strong win rate close to 62% in this opening domain.
  • You successfully converted small advantages into a winning endgame, demonstrating solid technique under time pressure.
  • Good control of the center and solid development in the opening phase helped you maintain pressure on your opponent.

Areas for Improvement from Recent Losses

Reviewing your recent defeats shows some recurring themes that you can work to improve:

  • Opening Variations: Losses in lines like the Alapin Sicilian and English Opening variations such as the Agincourt Defense suggest a need to deepen your opening preparation, especially in less familiar sidelines.
  • Positional Awareness: In a couple of games, your opponent capitalized on weak squares and structural weaknesses. Pay attention to pawn structure and potential tactical motifs around critical squares.
  • Time Management: One loss was due to time forfeiture despite a relatively balanced position. Focus on optimizing your decision-making speed and avoiding time trouble in bullet games.
  • Defensive Skills: Improving your calculation to avoid sudden attacks or tactics that lead to rapid checkmates or material loss can strengthen your defensive resilience.

Overall Trends & Suggestions

Your rating history shows strong long-term stability and progression with some fluctuations over shorter periods:

  • You hold a solid overall win percentage around 48% and a strength adjusted win rate near 55%, which confirms your capabilities against similarly rated opponents.
  • Although your rating has slightly dropped recently (-54 rating points in the past 1 to 3 months), the uptrend slopes over 6 and 12 months indicate ongoing improvement and potential for growth.
  • Consider dedicating specific study time to your less successful openings such as the Amar Gambit and Closed Sicilian, where your win rates are below 32%, to balance your repertoire.
  • Continue reinforcing your good concepts in the English Opening variations while working on sharper lines and avoiding pitfalls that opponents exploit.
  • Practice playing under time pressure to reduce losses to time and improve bullet game stamina and accuracy.

Next Steps for Improvement

To build on your existing strengths and reduce recurring issues, try incorporating the following into your training routine:

  • Analyze losses deeply, particularly examining the moments where your position deteriorated or time trouble began.
  • Practice tactical exercises focusing on common motifs in your chosen openings and typical middle-game structures.
  • Review endgame principles to maintain your high-quality conversion seen in your wins.
  • Work on opening repertoire balance by studying lines where win rate is low and incorporating practice games in those variations.
  • Utilize Elbek Jumanov's own games to identify patterns in successful plans and replicate them.


🆚 Opponent Insights

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Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2425 2677
2024 2489 2557 2217
2023 2450 2414 2207
2022 2474 2428 2371
2021 2329 2450
2020 2211 2323
2019 2469
2018 2378 2393
2017 2301 2299
2016 1999 2168
2015 1665
2014 1057
Rating by Year20142015201620172018201920202021202220232024202526771665YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 173W / 152L / 35D 162W / 164L / 33D 82.0
2024 174W / 139L / 36D 134W / 175L / 30D 83.4
2023 80W / 107L / 9D 75W / 110L / 7D 83.0
2022 104W / 133L / 20D 115W / 128L / 14D 80.8
2021 55W / 43L / 12D 42W / 59L / 7D 78.1
2020 47W / 63L / 10D 42W / 63L / 10D 81.3
2019 58W / 57L / 8D 48W / 67L / 10D 84.8
2018 147W / 157L / 25D 132W / 170L / 17D 80.3
2017 221W / 193L / 31D 161W / 264L / 19D 80.5
2016 21W / 15L / 1D 26W / 10L / 2D 73.4
2015 4W / 0L / 0D 3W / 1L / 0D 52.9
2014 0W / 0L / 0D 0W / 1L / 0D 7.0

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
English Opening: Symmetrical Variation 222 98 105 19 44.1%
English Opening: Drill Variation 212 89 103 20 42.0%
Benko Gambit 179 73 90 16 40.8%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation 170 69 93 8 40.6%
English Opening 159 79 66 14 49.7%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 151 54 87 10 35.8%
English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense 143 62 74 7 43.4%
Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation 128 53 66 9 41.4%
English Opening: Closed, Taimanov Variation 120 57 58 5 47.5%
English Opening: King's English Variation, Botvinnik System 96 46 41 9 47.9%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amazon Attack 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 12 6
Losing 14 0
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