About Lama Surbir (Haakunama)
Lama Surbir, who often plays online under the handle Haakunama, is a fast and fearless chess player known for excelling at Blitz. If speed chess were a sport, Lama would be the competitor who brings snacks and wins before the timer complains. This profile highlights Lama Surbir - a blitz specialist with a fondness for sharp openings and long endgames - perfect for readers searching for "Lama Surbir chess", "Blitz specialist", or "online chess openings".
- Preferred time control: Blitz
- Peak Blitz rating: 2450 (2025-12-04)
- Also strong in Bullet and Rapid: 1997 (2026-01-08) • 1940 (2023-02-28)
Playing Style
Lama mixes tactical fireworks with stubborn endgame technique. Games tend to be long and dramatic which makes sense if you like suspense and queens on the run.
- Endgame frequency: high - Lama plays until the last piece waves the white flag
- Average moves per win: about 77 moves, so these are not speedcheck-mates but epic duels
- Comeback rate: 89.11% - Lama rarely gives up and often turns the tide
- White win rate: 52.16% • Black win rate: 47.35%
Career Highlights
Highlights include long winning streaks, a habit of rebounding from difficult positions, and sustained success in high-volume blitz play. Below are a few standout facts for anyone researching Lama Surbir.
- Longest winning streak: 19 games
- Current winning streak: 12 games
- Total blitz record (wins-losses-draws): {{blitz totals shown below in Quick Facts}}
- Rating trend snapshot:
Openings and Preferences
Lama favors combative, unbalanced openings and is not shy about offering early complications. The Amar Gambit and various Sicilian lines appear often in games, and they have produced some memorable results.
- Frequently played: Amar Gambit, Sicilian Defense (Accelerated Dragon, Closed, Najdorf), Alapin Variation
- Notable blitz opening performance: Amar Gambit and Accelerated Dragon appear often and deliver mixed but dangerous results
- White side favorites include the Caro-Kann and English opening setups of varied flavors
Notable Opponents and Games
Lama has faced many opponents repeatedly. Opponents like filipinorahul and canamico show up often on the score sheet. For a quick peek at a typical matchup, check the sample game below or explore a recent encounter.
- Most played opponent: filipinorahul (many battles and a rocky plus/minus)
- Frequent rivals: canamico, ortznoi57, bikashrai1234
- Sample opponent profile: rahul karn
- Sample game: View Game
Play viewer example (PGN) - a compact, tactical blitz scene for embedding:
Quick Facts
- Overall blitz record (wins-losses-draws): 1416 - 1249 - 176
- Bullet record: 77 - 75 - 5
- Rapid record: 44 - 35 - 14
- Daily record: 5 - 3 - 0
- Strongest periods: sustained blitz peaks from 2023 through 2026
For Fans and Analysts
Analysts interested in openings, long-decision games, or dramatic comebacks will find Lama Surbir a rich case study. Use the chart and PGN above to explore trends and typical middlegame motifs. For more opponent context see the profile link for a frequent rival.
- Interactive rating chart:
- Peak ratings by time class for quick reference: Blitz 2450 (2025-12-04), Bullet 1997 (2026-01-08), Rapid 1940 (2023-02-28), Daily 1532 (2024-01-18)
Parting Note
If you need a blitz opponent who will complicate the position and stretch your clock, Lama Surbir is a reliable choice. Expect long games, clever tactics, and the occasional tasteful blunder you can laugh about later.