Profile
Milad Khodabandeh is a titled chess player who has earned the Candidate Master title from FIDE. A dynamic presence in fast time controls, Milad thrives in the pressure of Bullet and Blitz, bringing sharp tactics, quick calculation, and a calm endgame sense to every event.
Career highlights
- Candidate Master (FIDE).
- Longest winning streak: 25 games.
- Peak Blitz rating: 2471 (2025-08-11).
- Extensive activity across Blitz, Bullet, Rapid and Daily events since 2018.
Playing style and time controls
Preferred time control appears to be Bullet. Milad combines aggressive tactics with precise calculation, turning fast games into vibrant battles where accuracy under time pressure decides the outcome.
Openings snapshot
- Blitz openings: Scotch Game 58.56% win rate (263 games); Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation 53.43% (423 games); Ruy Lopez: Exchange Variation, Alapin Gambit 40.50% (242 games).
- Amar Gambit in Blitz 50.75% (201 games); Caro-Kann Defense shows solid results across multiple shares of games.
In numbers
Milad's journey features a sustained rise through fast time controls and a notable peak in Blitz. For a quick stat glimpse, see the peak rating marker: .