Kanan Garayev - International Master of Chess
Meet Kanan Garayev, a chess tactician renowned for making pawns sweat! Awarded the coveted International Master title by FIDE, Kanan blends relentless endgame tenacity (engaging in endgames nearly 79% of the time) with a tactical genius that boasts a stunning 98.4% win rate after losing a piece. Yes, you read that right — Kanan turns blunders into brilliance like a musical conductor turning discord into harmony.
From blistering Bullet games (where Kanan has fought over 3,600 battles with a solid 57% win rate) to lightning-fast Blitz matches (carving out a 57.7% win rate in over 1,000 games), this player thrives under pressure. Oh, and did we mention a jaw-dropping longest winning streak of 39 games? That’s like a coffee-fueled chess marathon with zero breaks!
When it comes to time of day, Kanan performance peaks at 11 PM with an impressive 65.7% win rate — proving that even grandmasters can be creatures of the night. If you challenge Kanan during these prime hours, beware: the risk of defeat skyrockets.
Opponents beware! Kanan has faced chess warriors from all corners, with fierce rivalries against khazarbabazada (293 encounters) and yoajm (216 clashes). And when you’re in a game with Kanan, early footsteps won’t help much — there’s only about a 5.5% chance to tempt an early resignation.
In daily chess, Kanan dabbles with lethal precision, boasting an impressive 72.7% win rate. But don’t let the numbers fool you — these victories come with style, patience (an average of 77 moves per win), and a hint of cheeky bravado.
Whether wielding the white pieces with a 58.5% win rate or battling from behind the black with an equally formidable 56.5%, Kanan Garayev is a force to reckon with. So next time you bump into KenanGarayev online, get ready to fight for every square — and remember, the king always appreciates a good challenge!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Khazar Babazada | 215W / 64L / 14D | |
| yoajm | 137W / 73L / 6D | |
| Davit_Tiraturyan | 66W / 46L / 1D | |
| Anahita Gholami Orimi | 72W / 28L / 3D | |
| Manu David | 40W / 39L / 7D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2564 | 2803 | 1798 | |
| 2018 | 2627 | 2836 | 2167 | 1738 |
| 2017 | 2553 | 2524 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 173W / 109L / 23D | 170W / 121L / 17D | 78.2 |
| 2018 | 1109W / 643L / 128D | 1064W / 699L / 105D | 84.4 |
| 2017 | 107W / 72L / 10D | 100W / 73L / 12D | 88.2 |
Openings: Most Played
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modern | 236 | 136 | 85 | 15 | 57.6% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 205 | 113 | 76 | 16 | 55.1% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 137 | 83 | 49 | 5 | 60.6% |
| Amar Gambit | 133 | 91 | 36 | 6 | 68.4% |
| Australian Defense | 124 | 74 | 49 | 1 | 59.7% |
| Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit | 93 | 60 | 31 | 2 | 64.5% |
| French Defense | 82 | 52 | 26 | 4 | 63.4% |
| King's Indian Attack | 82 | 49 | 28 | 5 | 59.8% |
| Alekhine Defense | 82 | 50 | 28 | 4 | 61.0% |
| Modern Defense | 79 | 42 | 33 | 4 | 53.2% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 107 | 44 | 63 | 0 | 41.1% |
| Sicilian Defense: Nimzowitsch Variation | 35 | 27 | 5 | 3 | 77.1% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 27 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 40.7% |
| Nimzo-Indian Defense: Three Knights Variation | 26 | 12 | 12 | 2 | 46.1% |
| Modern | 24 | 10 | 11 | 3 | 41.7% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 22 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 54.5% |
| Australian Defense | 21 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 47.6% |
| QGA: 3.e3 c5 | 20 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 90.0% |
| French Defense: Burn Variation | 19 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 52.6% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 19 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 57.9% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modern | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Nimzowitsch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Slav Defense: Czech Variation, Classical System, Main Line | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Dutch Defense: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| QGD: 2...Bf5 3.cxd5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Elephant Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grünfeld Defense: Counterthrust Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| QGD: 3.Nc3 Bb4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Ruy Lopez: Exchange Variation, Alapin Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Panno Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Nimzowitsch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 39 | 3 |
| Losing | 15 | 0 |