Profile: Ibrohim Mirsaidov (Username: ibrohimmirsaidov)
Meet Ibrohim Mirsaidov, a chess enthusiast whose adventures on the 64 squares are filled with thrilling victories, tough losses, and plenty of tactical surprises. Starting with a modest rapid rating around 1200 in early 2023, Ibrohim steadily improved to a peak rapid rating of 1377 in October 2023. Slow and steady might not be his style; more like a rollercoaster ride with brilliant wins and fierce battles.
Playing Style & Strengths
Known for a surprisingly resilient comeback rate of nearly 65%, Ibrohim thrives when the chips are down. Even after losing key pieces, his win rate remains above 50%, showing that he never loses hope – and apparently enjoys a good comeback story. His endgame skills are notable, engaging more than half of his games to late stages (52.85%). Intriguingly, White pieces bring out his best, boasting a win rate of 63.39%, while Black holds ground admirably with a 55.63% win rate.
He averages about 51 moves per win, suggesting he’s patient enough to make the most of his chances but doesn’t shy from complex tactical battles.
Noteworthy Achievements
- Peak Ratings: Rapid - 1377, Bullet - 804, Blitz - 1220, and Daily - 1213
- Longest Winning Streak: A remarkable 17 games in a row. A streak so hot it could melt chessboards!
- Overall Win Counts: Daily games lead with 137 wins, showing that slow and thoughtful chess suits him best.
- Opening Specialist: Plays primarily a "Top Secret" opening strategy in rapid, bullet, and daily games — because who doesn’t love a little mystery at the start? Also has perfect scores with the Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack (Blitz) and Four Knights Italian Variation.
Fun Facts & Chess Quirks
Ibrohim has a tilt factor of 7 — enough to keep the game interesting but not enough to flip the board (publicly). His best time to play? Midnight! Clearly a night owl who finds inspiration when the stars align and pieces stand still. His highest win rate by hour hits an impressive 100% at midnight and 11 PM — proving he’s a king (or wizard) of the late-night blitz.
Playing with rapid decision-making and a low early resignation rate (~2%), you can expect Ibrohim to fight until the very end, unless the coffee runs out.
Recent Memorable Game
One of his latest victories features a stylish checkmate using the Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack - Modern Variation. In a rapid game against salokhiddin070, Ibrohim delivered a beautiful and swift mate that apparently said, “Good night and good game!”
Watch the game here.
Summary
Whether climbing the rating ladder or battling through intense tactical skirmishes, Ibrohim Mirsaidov’s chess journey is marked by persistence, strategic depth, and a pinch of midnight sorcery. If you’re facing off against him, don’t be fooled by his moderate ratings — behind those numbers lies a fighter who can checkmate when you least expect it. Keep an eye on this player; the night is young, and so is his game!
