Руслан Габдушев FM

Руслан Габдушев – The FIDE Master with a Blitz Flame

Known online as gabduschew, Руслан Габдушев is somewhat of a blitz aficionado and a proud holder of the prestigious FIDE Master title. Born to checkmate opponents with both style and precision, Руслан’s journey through the lightning-fast world of blitz chess is peppered with thrilling wins, tactical comebacks, and the occasional “Oops, I blundered” moment – because even the best aren’t perfect.

Since 2021, Руслан has dazzled the digital boards with a peak blitz rating soaring over 2500, proving that speed and accuracy can coexist when the clock is ticking. With over 1,800 blitz games played, Руслан’s impressive win record, combined with a staggering 88% comeback rate after setbacks, showcases a resilience that could make chess grandmasters nod in approval.

Руслан’s playing style leans heavily into grinding endgames (82% of the time) and squeezing wins out over an average of more than 70 moves – a marathon runner in a sprint’s world. Known for rarely resigning early (only 2.5% of the time), Руслан fights tooth and nail until the final move. White pieces tend to be slightly luckier, boasting a 52% win rate compared to 46% with Black – a subtle edge that keeps opponents guessing.

Humorously, Руслан seems to operate best when the sun rises and sets – achieving the highest winning percentages during odd hours like 9 AM (72% wins) and the midnight hour (nearly 63% wins). Whether this means Руслан is secretly powered by coffee or moonlight remains a mystery.

Off the board, Руслан’s opponent record reads like a who’s who of chess intrigue – from top-rated challengers to casual foes, gabduschew has crafted wins against curious usernames such as brown_mamba24 and drukkarg, while maintaining a healthy respect for tougher legends like gm_levan_pantsulaia who still manage to snag a few wins.

From hard-fought streaks including an 11-game winning spree to bouts where luck was less kind, Руслан keeps on improving and entertaining the chess world one rapid move at a time. Watch out, world – this FIDE Master might just blitz you before your coffee’s brewed!