Rayan Taghizadeh - FIDE Master Extraordinaire
Meet Rayan Taghizadeh, known in the chess cosmos by the moniker Fibrinogen. A FIDE Master who doesn't just play chess, but dances with it — and sometimes sets the board on fire in the best possible way!
Rising Through the Ranks
Since stepping into the competitive arena in 2014, Rayan has shown dedication and grit worthy of a knight charging through the battlefield. Beginning with modest ratings around 1300 in blitz, Rayan quickly ramped up to electrifying peaks — peaking at a blitz rating of 2911 in August 2022 and bullet rating soaring to 2926 in September 2021. Not to be outdone, the rapid format saw Rayan hitting a peak of 2801 in September 2020. Daily chess? Let's just say a high of 2096 was never enough.
Playing Style & Personality
Known for an unshakable tactical awareness – Rayan boasts an impressive comeback rate of nearly 87%, meaning when things look bleak, expect some sweet, sweet counterattacks. Their endgames often stretch deep, averaging around 75 moves per win — a true testament to patience and perseverance.
Rayan is also not a fan of surrender; the early resignation rate is a humble 1.76%. But beware: their tilt factor clocks in at 14, reminding us that even FIDE Masters feel the sting of a bad move (who doesn’t?).
Their best moves often come at noon—proof that lunch breaks really do fuel genius.
Signature Openings
While "Top Secret" openings dominate much of Rayan’s repertoire (and let’s keep it that way!), they also dabble with the Sicilian Defense varieties, French Steinitz, and Bogo Indian Defense. Classic and versatile, just like the player themself.
Notable Stats
- Total Wins: Over 9,900 blitz and bullet victories combined.
- Longest Winning Streak: 18 consecutive wins—clearly no slouch at stringing successes together.
- Win Rate on Equal Opponents: A solid 52.5%, proving Rayan thrives under pressure.
- Favorite Days: Saturdays and Mondays, where wins occur just a little more often than losses – the perfect way to start and end the chess week!
Memorable Moments
Recently, Rayan executed a breathtaking checkmate in under 31 moves against Nocturne59 in a Live Chess event, showcasing not just skill, but audacity and flair. Their games feature a mix of aggressive lines and cautious defense making them a tough opponent to predict.
Fun Fact
Rayan’s username Fibrinogen might confuse some into thinking they are some sort of blood-thirsty chess warrior—fortunately, their blood is just as calm as their moves are sharp!
In short, whether it’s bullet, blitz, rapid, or the daily grind, Rayan Taghizadeh is a force on the board: strategic, relentless, and always ready to surprise their opponents (and fans!).