Azhar Nadeem - The Blitzfire Strategist
Also known in the chess realm as firefighters10, Azhar Nadeem is a blazing presence on the Blitz battlefield. With a peak Blitz rating of 655 achieved in December 2024, Azhar proves that rapid-fire chess is where the magic happens. If chess were firefighting, he’d be the guy dousing opponents’ hopes with slick moves and blazing tactics.
Journey Through the Ranks
Azhar's Blitz journey reads like a rollercoaster of fiery matches and strategic flair. Starting at around 378 rating in late 2024, he’s battled all the way up to the mid-500s and beyond, engaging in hundreds of games, mixing wins and losses with fearless enthusiasm.
Fighting Fire with Fire: Playing Style & Preferences
- Preferred Time Control: Blitz – a perfect stage for his quick wit and even quicker fingers.
- Opening Specialist: Azhar’s bread and butter is the Van t Kruijs Opening, boasting over 480 games and a respectable 52.56% win rate. When he’s feeling exotic, the Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation fires up with a solid 55.29% win ratio.
- Early Resignation Rate: A humble 3.27% – perhaps he grants mercy to the hopeless or just knows when to save his energy for the next battle.
- Game Length: On average, Azhar wins in 55 moves but often drags losses out a little longer at 58 moves. Good things come to those who wait... or maybe he’s just tough to finish off!
The Tactical Inferno
With a comeback rate of nearly 72%, Azhar is no stranger to turning the heat up when down a piece. And even after losing material, he still snags a win roughly 44% of the time. Opponents beware: throwing stones might only bring fire back your way!
Memorable Moments
Recent battles show Azhar keeping the flames alive with spectacular victories, including a brilliant win by time against muugii826.
Friendly Rivalries & Fun Opponents
Azhar has faced a colorful gallery of opponents recently. He enjoys victories over patrickng91, just_a_delfin, and muugii826 — clearly, a master of dispatching foes before the clock runs out. Then again, some players like oubignole have proven to be persistent challengers, keeping Azhar on his toes.
When to Catch Azhar in Action
Azhar shines brightest around 8 PM (20:00), when his win rate spikes to an impressive 66.67%! So if you want to see fireworks, that’s prime time. Just don’t expect an easy win—Azhar’s tilting factor is relatively low (6), meaning he usually keeps his cool under pressure.
In Closing
Whether you call him Azhar or firefighters10, this Blitz warrior fights with speed, strategy, and a sprinkle of humor. He might not have the highest rating in the universe, but his passion for the game burns as fiercely as any grandmaster’s. So, next time you face him on the board, remember: it’s not just a game—it’s a blazing chess spectacle!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| ankitharavindan29 | 3W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| ashirxraheel | 0W / 3L / 0D | View Games |
| dericthedog | 1W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| gator_066 | 1W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| sanek_v | 1W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 422 | |||
| 2024 | 301 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 237W / 221L / 10D | 224W / 226L / 10D | 58.5 |
| 2024 | 38W / 42L / 2D | 32W / 47L / 1D | 53.3 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 502 | 262 | 228 | 12 | 52.2% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 102 | 45 | 56 | 1 | 44.1% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 85 | 47 | 38 | 0 | 55.3% |
| Pirc Defense | 47 | 21 | 23 | 3 | 44.7% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 38 | 21 | 16 | 1 | 55.3% |
| Scandinavian Defense Closed | 28 | 11 | 16 | 1 | 39.3% |
| Pirc Defense Modern Defense Geller System | 23 | 11 | 11 | 1 | 47.8% |
| Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Classical Variation | 22 | 8 | 13 | 1 | 36.4% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense | 21 | 10 | 10 | 1 | 47.6% |
| Nimzowitsch Defense Scandinavian Advance Variation | 20 | 12 | 8 | 0 | 60.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 10 | 3 |
| Losing | 6 | 0 |