Farrukh Amonatov GM

Farrukh Amonatov - Grandmaster of the 64 Squares

Meet Farrukh Amonatov, a chess Grandmaster who mines brilliance from the chaos of 64 black and white squares. Titles? Check. Mastery? Check. A knack for making opponents sweat at the blink of a rook? Double check!

Rising Through the Ranks

Amonatov has consistently dazzled in the blitz and bullet arenas, boasting a peak blitz rating soaring over 3000 — a number that might as well be from another dimension for mere mortals. His bullet peak surpasses 2860, proving he's quick not only on his feet but with his fingers too.

Style and Stamina

With an average winning game lasting about 80 moves, Farrukh doesn’t just rush to victory; he orchestrates it like a grand symphony. Known for never giving up—even when down a piece, he comes roaring back with a staggering 90% comeback rate that would make even the Wall Street bulls jealous.

Favorite Openings & Tricks

His opening repertoire remains a "top secret," but fans and foes alike know he can wield the Sicilian Defense and Pirc Defense with the precision of a chess ninja. He embraces both the tactical melee and positional deep thinking, sometimes resigning early (less than 1 in 250 games) just to save energy for the real battles.

Matchup Highlights

He's faced some famously tricky opponents—like Eljanov and Gigaquparadze—and shown resilience even when the heat is on. When playing against slightly less rated opponents, he ups his win rate to nearly 60%, showing no mercy.

Moment in the Spotlight

In his latest victory on May 2, 2025, Farrukh demolished the opposition in a Sicilian Defense Open Variation, culminating with a sharp resignation from his 1300-rated adversary. Amonatov’s combination of patience and tactics was simply irresistible.

Off the Board

When not calculating a dozen moves in advance, Farrukh’s psychological warfare game keeps opponents guessing—his tilt factor (chess player jargon for “don’t mess with me”) is a respectable 10. Also, rumor has it his best chess hours are around 2 AM – proving that some geniuses thrive in the darkest hours.

In short: Farrukh Amonatov, a Grandmaster enigma, a blitz warrior, and a tactical magician – ready to leave you checking your king in agony.