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!
Overview of Recent Performance
Emil, you have shown a solid performance in your recent bullet games with a strength adjusted win rate slightly above 50%, indicating consistent play against strong opponents. Your rating has steadily improved, gaining 6 points in the last month and 13 points over the last six months. The positive slopes in your rating trends over 1, 3, 6, and 12 months also reflect a positive and improving trajectory in your play strength.
What You Did Well
- Effective handling of the French Defense in your recent win, turning complex positions to your advantage and executing decisive tactics to secure checkmate.
- Good use of piece activity and timely attacks, as seen in your games against strong opponents such as Aviv Bar.
- Strong endgame technique demonstrated by converting advantages cleanly and maintaining composure under pressure.
- Quick and confident development moves which help you control the center and execute offensive plans efficiently in bullet time controls.
Areas to Improve
- Be cautious in complex middlegame situations where small inaccuracies can lead to losing material or positional disadvantages, as evidenced in some losses where the opponent capitalized on tactical opportunities.
- Consider improving your defensive skills against aggressive opponents to reduce the risk of quick mates or resignations.
- Pay attention to pawn structure and avoid unnecessary weaknesses by evaluating exchanges carefully, which will help in maintaining sustainable positions in rapid and bullet games.
- In time-sensitive situations, continue working on managing your clock effectively to avoid time trouble, which occasionally impacted the outcome in close games.
Suggestions for Training
- Study tactical motifs frequently arising in your preferred openings to increase your speed and accuracy during the bullet games.
- Review the games where you lost, focusing on critical moments such as piece exchanges and defensive strategy, to understand and fix recurring mistakes.
- Use themed training on endgame studies, particularly rook and minor piece endgames, to capitalize more on slight advantages.
- Practice time management exercises to enhance decision-making speed without compromising the quality of your moves.
Next Steps
Keep focusing on your solid fundamentals and continue to build your tactical awareness. Analyze both wins and losses with an eye toward patterns to improve your strategic decisions during fast-paced games. Your positive rating trends are encouraging—maintain this momentum by consistent study and practical experience.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Shaaketh Sivakumar | 1W / 1L / 0D | |
| robertmissher | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| chessking2007sh | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Li Min Peng | 86W / 111L / 17D | |
| ScacchiParlanoDaSoli | 52W / 111L / 3D | |
| Jesse Zafirakos | 43W / 108L / 7D | |
| nagibator_vsex | 28W / 47L / 7D | |
| Egor Bogdanov | 39W / 36L / 3D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2881 | 2743 | ||
| 2024 | 2912 | 2843 | ||
| 2023 | 2759 | 2597 | 2673 | |
| 2022 | 2757 | 2829 | 2673 | 1653 |
| 2021 | 2702 | 2668 | 2673 | |
| 2020 | 2827 | 2530 | ||
| 2019 | 2699 | 2739 | ||
| 2018 | 2600 | 2434 | ||
| 2017 | 2477 | 2486 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 267W / 327L / 30D | 266W / 323L / 31D | 83.7 |
| 2024 | 131W / 67L / 17D | 121W / 87L / 11D | 86.2 |
| 2023 | 25W / 17L / 8D | 24W / 26L / 2D | 78.2 |
| 2022 | 170W / 103L / 30D | 153W / 121L / 23D | 92.6 |
| 2021 | 219W / 157L / 33D | 219W / 178L / 20D | 82.0 |
| 2020 | 48W / 50L / 15D | 48W / 56L / 8D | 80.0 |
| 2019 | 166W / 115L / 25D | 149W / 133L / 24D | 82.9 |
| 2018 | 895W / 676L / 82D | 837W / 732L / 93D | 85.3 |
| 2017 | 499W / 377L / 43D | 457W / 398L / 62D | 84.0 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 249 | 117 | 114 | 18 | 47.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 179 | 94 | 80 | 5 | 52.5% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 135 | 67 | 62 | 6 | 49.6% |
| Amazon Attack | 134 | 78 | 50 | 6 | 58.2% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 126 | 72 | 47 | 7 | 57.1% |
| French Defense | 121 | 67 | 45 | 9 | 55.4% |
| French Defense: Advance Variation | 119 | 68 | 47 | 4 | 57.1% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 109 | 58 | 41 | 10 | 53.2% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 103 | 53 | 43 | 7 | 51.5% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation | 98 | 45 | 47 | 6 | 45.9% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense | 186 | 78 | 103 | 5 | 41.9% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 144 | 67 | 68 | 9 | 46.5% |
| Amar Gambit | 141 | 72 | 64 | 5 | 51.1% |
| Alekhine Defense | 133 | 72 | 52 | 9 | 54.1% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 127 | 58 | 63 | 6 | 45.7% |
| Australian Defense | 122 | 51 | 65 | 6 | 41.8% |
| East Indian Defense | 96 | 52 | 38 | 6 | 54.2% |
| Amazon Attack | 95 | 57 | 36 | 2 | 60.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 93 | 41 | 49 | 3 | 44.1% |
| French Defense | 88 | 46 | 41 | 1 | 52.3% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Classical Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50.0% |
| French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Chistyakov Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: O'Kelly Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Four Knights Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Döry Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Alekhine Defense: Modern Variation, Alekhine Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| QGD: Tartakower, 8.Bd3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 15 | 3 |
| Losing | 12 | 0 |