Ferid Elizade (ferid_2014) - The Tenacious Tactician
Meet Ferid Elizade, a chess player whose rating journey is as colorful and unpredictable as a spicy Sicilian Defense. Ferid bursts onto the rapid chess scene with a peak rating of 528 in December 2024, showcasing flashes of brilliance mixed with bouts of “What just happened?” moments. With a Rapid record almost balancing on a razors edge — 53 wins, 56 losses, and 5 draws — Ferid embodies the true warrior spirit: sometimes victorious, often learning, never boring.
When it comes to Bullet chess, Ferid’s ratings might not set the speedometer ablaze (max 323), but the win-loss record of 56-67 tells tales of fierce blitz battles where blink-and-you-might-miss-the-move moments are routine. Blitz chess is another rollercoaster, with a peak rating soaring to 566 early in 2025 and a hefty 113 wins, though accompanied by 144 losses—clearly demonstrating that Ferid prefers to go all out rather than play it safe.
Opening Repertoire: Bold and Experimental
Variety is the spice of Ferid’s openings. The Kings Pawn Opening in its many shades is a favorite, with a respectable ~45% win rate in rapid and a cheeky 57-66% range in blitz and bullet on certain variations like the Kings Knight Variation or the Leonardis Variation. Not all openings treat Ferid kindly though — Italian Games and Englund Gambits have been more like brutal boot camps than pleasant strolls.
Style & Psychology
Our tactician has a knack for comebacks, boasting a comeback rate over 63%! It’s like watching a phoenix rise from the ashes of a lost piece or a minus position. Still, Ferid isn’t afraid to throw in the towel early—an early resignation rate close to 28% says sometimes surrender is a strategic choice rather than stubborn pride. When Ferid wins, it’s often after a marathon: averaging about 40 moves per win, showing depth and endurance in the grind.
Highlight Reel
Among Ferid’s recent triumphs is a beautifully executed checkmate against sourabh9301, proving that when Ferid decides to showcase the killer instinct, it’s a spectacle to behold. (Seriously, study that game’s final moves—Rook swinging in and Bh3 finishing with flair!) But no story is complete without losses, and Ferid’s recent games include tough battles against kulsumjunaid and Darshan6271, where Ferid gifted the opponent victories with a mix of abandon and bold risks.
Quirks & Fun Facts
- Best time to catch Ferid at their peak? Around noon (12:00 PM), when the tactical awareness and win rate reach their zenith.
- Ferid’s psychological tilt factor is around 23%, meaning a few missteps can lead to mood swings—but hey, every grandmaster started somewhere!
- Ferid has battled some players multiple times, including chessth_2012, oozyamandias123, and vermaji_07 — proving that rivalries are alive and well online.
In sum, Ferid Elizade is the quintessential passionate chess enthusiast: fearless, unpredictable, and endlessly entertaining. Whether storming through openings with Kings Pawn vigor, or fighting tooth and nail in endgames, Ferid’s journey through the 64 squares is a wild ride worth watching.
