Elshad Orujov

Elshad Orujov - The Blitz Storm

Also known in the chess arenas worldwide as Elshadchess, Elshad Orujov is a formidable blitz enthusiast whose rating rockets have often left opponents wondering if they accidentally signed up for a speedathon instead of a chess match.

Early Beginnings & Rise

Starting his blitz journey in 2017 with a modest 1388 rating, Elshad quickly demonstrated lightning-reflexes and tactical prowess, surging to a peak of 2570 by 2024. His dedication is likely fueled by a potent mix of coffee, intuition, and maybe a little bit of sheer stubbornness.

Playing Style & Strengths

• Win Rate & Moves: With an impressive average of 60 moves per win and a slightly higher 80 moves in losses, Elshad loves his battles — long, gritty, and mentally exhausting. But don't let the move count fool you; his games are masterpieces of persistence.
• Tactical Wizardry: Boasting a staggering 100% win rate after losing a piece, Elshad knows how to turn setbacks into comebacks faster than you can say “checkmate.” His comeback rate clocks in at over 73%, proving that giving up isn’t in his vocabulary.
• Psychological Resilience: A tilt factor of just 12 shows Elshad’s calm under fire. He handles losses like a champ, maintaining poise and focus — which is probably why his longest winning streak hit 13 games straight.

Notable Stats & Trivia

• Favorite Openings: Elshad's “Top Secret” blitz opening strategy strikes fear in over 8,800 games (with a superhuman win rate of 51.4%). Maybe it’s a secret because he prefers winning over telling.
• Wins & Losses: Across years of blitz duels, he’s chalked up 4,539 wins to just 3,945 losses, with 346 draws tossed in for dramatic effect.
• Peak Time of Day: Best time to face Elshad? Honestly, he’s an all-hours warrior. His win rates mildly vary, but he’s known to awaken the fiercest moves at 1 a.m. with a 62.3% win rate!

Memorable Moments

One of Elshad’s most recent triumphs was on April 28, 2025, when he delivered a precise checkmate in just 16 moves using the Van Geet Opening—Channeling his inner chess ninja. Another epic battle saw him outwit his opponents on time, proving not all battles are won by brute force—sometimes the clock is your best ally.

Foes & Fans

Elshad has tangled repeatedly with chess warriors like rigelstar, 2011king, and shchukin_dmitry, refining his craft with every encounter. Whether facing seasoned strategists or hungry rookies clinging to a sliver of hope, Elshad remains a relentless fighter, always ready for the next raise or sacrifice.

Personality & A Bit of Fun

If chess had a marathon, Elshad would be the guy sprinting ahead and then casually sipping water at a perfect moment before unleashing a shockwave of checkmates. With a sense of humor as sharp as his endgame, you might catch him chuckling at opponents' blunders before turning them into spectacular victories.

Keep your kings safe if you ever play him in blitz — the storm named Elshadchess is fast, furious, and thoroughly fun to watch!