Emil Mirzoev - Chess Grandmaster
Meet Emil Mirzoev, the Grandmaster who might just be part wizard, part chess engine, and all-around board conqueror. Known online as Fisherchess2000, Emil has dazzled the chess world with lightning-fast bullet games and strategic blitz battles that leave opponents scratching their heads — or their pawns.
Career Highlights
- Title: Grandmaster (awarded by FIDE)
- Peak Blitz Rating: a staggering 2867 (April 2025)
- Peak Bullet Rating: a blistering 2933 (April 2025)
- Peak Rapid Rating: 2673 (January 2021)
Playing Style
Emil’s games aren’t just a battle of minds; they’re carefully choreographed performances. With an average game length going over 80 moves for both wins and losses, this Grandmaster is the epitome of endurance and tactical awareness. Not one to surrender easily, Emil boasts a comeback rate near 88% and wins nearly half his games even after losing material.
What’s more impressive: Emil’s endgame frequency is above 80%, proving that he shines brightest when many players would already be trembling. His win rates with the white pieces outmatch his black by a small but respectable margin — white wins clocking in at about 53%.
Strengths and Quirks
What fuels Emil’s genius? Turns out his best chess hours are mornings around 9 AM, when his win rate spikes with his favorite openings and tactical shots. Beware if you try to challenge him when the clock strikes 7 to 9 AM — it’s “Emil’s prime time,” and his win chances soar above 60% hands down.
Emil’s signature opening repertoire shows a penchant for the Alapin Sicilian Defense and the Closed Sicilian Defense Grand Prix Attack, blending solid theory with quiet dangers. With “Top Secret” openings winning just above 50%, opponents rarely get a moment’s rest.
Notable Games
Emil’s latest victories include a masterclass in the Alapin Sicilian Defense, where he outmaneuvered his opponent into resignation after a patient buildup. Fast on tactics, he also checkmated with flair in the Closed Sicilian Defense Grand Prix Attack, proving he’s equally deadly with both colors.
Fun Facts
- Holds a blitz record of over 3,100 wins online. Yes, that’s a lot of pawns falling.
- Wins more than half the games after losing a piece — if that doesn't scream resilience, what does?
- Known for playing nearly 100 games in a single month, Emil's stamina rivals a marathon runner's.
Whether you’re a casual player or an aspiring candidate master, following Emil’s games is a masterclass in chess endurance, mix of sharp tactics, and strategic patience. If you want to take on Fisherchess2000, remember his nickname says it all: the future might just belong to the emil-nator of the chessboard!