Bakhtiyar "Individoom" Askarov
Bakhtiyar Askarov, an International Master who competes online as Individoom, has built one of the most distinctive profiles on the platform. He plays in huge volume, embraces unusual openings, and rarely lets a losing streak keep him down for long. His profile lists rapid as his preferred time control, even though his blitz numbers are impossible to ignore.
A Marathon Climb
Askarov's online rating journey started near the 1900 mark and eventually pushed well beyond 2900, with
showing a path full of steep climbs and occasional cliffs. A longest winning streak of 22 games is balanced by an 11 game losing skid, but his ability to bounce back is the real signature. His comeback rate after being down is around 88 percent, which makes an Askarov game dangerous until the very last move.A Repertoire Full of Personality
As White, Askarov often reaches into the Amazon Attack and its Siberian Attack lines, and he has generated excellent results with the Modern Defense as Black. His database also shows deep loyalty to the Scandinavian Defense, the Sicilian Defense, and the King's Indian Defense. Long games are not a problem for him; his average decisive game stretches past 80 moves, and his endgame frequency is remarkably high.
Rivals and Regulars
No biography of Individoom would be complete without mention of his regular opponents. He has faced Kevin Bordi 76 times, and the series remains close and competitive. Against Vjacheslav Weetik the score is almost perfectly even, while his matchups with Zdenko Kozul have been far more profitable for Askarov. These repeated battles give his online games a real sense of community, even at bullet speed.
Fun Facts and Fast Numbers
- Peak blitz rating: 2964 (2026-01-06)
- Peak rapid rating: 2311 (2024-05-02)
- Peak bullet rating: 2769 (2026-01-24)
- Longest winning streak: 22 games
- Longest losing streak: 11 games
- Comeback rate: 88.55%
- Best time of day on the board: 04:00
- Tilt factor: 11, proof that even marathon runners need a rest
The Verdict
Bakhtiyar Askarov is the kind of player who turns ordinary rated matches into a personal laboratory. Whether he is defending as Black in the Scandinavian, launching an Amazon Attack with White, or grinding out a long endgame, he brings the same fearless energy to every clock. International Master is only the title; Individoom is the brand.