Shakhzod Vokhidov - FIDE Master & Bullet Blitzer Extraordinaire
Meet Shakhzod Vokhidov, known in the digital chess battlegrounds by the tag FM_VS99. A proud titleholder of FIDE Master, Shakhzod is the kind of player who makes the bullet time control look less like a frantic scramble and more like a well-choreographed dance—albeit one with knights and pawns instead of ballroom steps.
Since bursting onto the scene in 2019, Shakhzod has steadily honed their chess skills, especially in bullet and blitz formats, with peak ratings soaring above 2600 in bullet and just shy of 2660 in blitz. Their bullet rating journey is a thrilling roller coaster: starting at 1532, skyrocketing to a max of 2613, proving that rapid-fire tactics and nerves of steel are very much their forte.
Shakhzod's style? Oh, it’s all about perseverance and precision. With an astounding 90% comeback rate after losing a piece and a perfect 100% win rate after such setbacks, giving up early is definitely not in their vocabulary—unless it is to preserve precious brain cells (early resignation rate is just under 4%). Expect games lasting over 70 moves on average; this master loves a good endgame grind.
When it comes to opponents, Shakhzod switches effortlessly between ruthless domination (100% win rate against several foes) and a healthy respect for tough competition—because not everyone is doomed to lose. (We’re looking at you, "dmm18" and "nar2004"!)
Off the board, rumor has it Shakhzod can often be found debating openings under the cover of “Top Secret” strategy—a name as mysterious as their opening repertoire. Their win rate with this secret weapon hovers right around 50%, which means mystery often pays off.
Despite a slight dip in casual games (a difference of -17.1 in win rate versus rated games), FM_VS99 thrives under the pressure of rated battles. And just for the record: their peak blitz rating and blistering bullet skills easily earn them the nickname "Speedy Shakhzod" among friends.
Fun fact: Their best winning hours? Early afternoons, preferably around 2 PM, when tactical awareness and coffee combination is at its peak. Mornings and late nights? Not so much — not everyone can be an early bird or night owl!
Shakhzod Vokhidov, chess warrior extraordinaire - proof that the game is as thrilling as the player behind it, whether it's blitz, bullet, rapid, or just a good old-fashioned grind.