Biography
Gasan Guliev is a titled chess player who earned the Candidate Master title from FIDE. A Blitz specialist, he thrives on clock pressure, turning tactical skirmishes into practical wins, and bringing a spark of creative risk to the board.
Since first appearing on major online blitz platforms, Guliev has accumulated thousands of fast games, building a reputation for dynamic play, precise calculation, and a willingness to seize the initiative even when time runs short. He treats every game as a story with a countdown, and the punchlines often come from bold knight moves and surprising pawn storms.
Career Highlights
- Candidate Master title from FIDE
- Peak Blitz rating of 2633 achieved on 2024-06-16
- Longest winning streak: 21 games; longest losing streak: 11 games
- Vibrant Blitz and Bullet career spanning 2017–2025 with a broad openings repertoire
Playing Style
Known for an aggressive, enterprising approach in Blitz and Bullet, Guliev blends sharp tactics with solid endgame technique. He thrives in time pressure, keeps a flexible plan, and is praised for a high comeback rate after setbacks.
- Endgame frequency: about 82% of games reach the late phase
- Comeback rate after losing material: around 85%
- Tactical awareness: strong; one-sided losses are relatively rare
Openings Spotlight
Guliev demonstrates a broad opening repertoire in Blitz, with standout results in several systems. Highlights include:
- Caro-Kann Defense — Blitz win rate around 56.6%
- Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense — Blitz win rate around 53%
- London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation — Blitz win rate around 53%
- Amar Gambit, English openings, and related lines across Blitz, Bullet, and Rapid
Recent Activity
Across 2017–2025 Guliev has remained an active presence in Blitz and Bullet, with peak results in 2024 and continued participation into 2025. The data reflects a player who loves fast time controls and steady improvement over time.