Alikhan Khazhatuly — Candidate Master Extraordinaire
Welcome to the enigma wrapped in a chessboard that is Alikhan Khazhatuly, known in the online realms as Khazhatuly_Alikhan. This Candidate Master doesn't just play chess; they dance with it, performing tactical pirouettes even when the clock is mercilessly ticking down!
Peak Performance & Ratings
Alikhan's bullet rating once soared to a blazing 2777 in May 2025 — enough to make Grandmasters squint. And just when you thought the blitz domain would be safe, Alikhan sneaked in with a peak of 2665 in June 2025. Clearly, someone didn’t get the memo that chess is a game of patience!
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Playing Style
A strategist with an endgame punch: Alikhan’s games drag on, averaging approximately 86 moves per win and even more when losing — because what's life without a little suspense, right? Their early resignation rate is a humble 0.28%, proving they like to slug it out to the bitter end.
White and Black sides? Both almost equal battlegrounds, boasting close win rates (48.74% as White, 49.88% as Black). An all-rounder who doesn’t discriminate in battle.
Tactical Awareness
Ever seen a comeback king? Alikhan sports an impressive 89.02% comeback rate and a near 50% win rate after losing a piece — clearly no pawn is left behind in this fight. However, when things go south, the tilt factor clocks at 11%, a tad higher than most, suggesting that sometimes even Khazhatuly needs a coffee break.
Favorite Openings
From the Alapin Sicilian Defense to the Pirc Defense, and the intriguing Modern Defense, Alikhan loves variety almost as much as opponents hate facing it. In blitz, their secret weapon remains a perfectly guarded Top Secret opening with a respectable 56% win rate. They also wield the Sicilian Defense Kan Modern Variation with a striking 83% win rate in blitz — a stickler for well-prepared chaos.
Battle Records & Notable Opponents
With over 240 wins in bullet and nearly 190 in blitz, Alikhan's sword has cut through many challengers. Their fiercest rivalries include battles with nodariousbig, boris1491, and warblingyarbles, where wins and losses dance in a tight waltz.
Alikhan tends to dominate opponents like kirill_katz and chess13524678 with a 100% win rate, but even legends have off days: some rivals like medinapazmiguel1968 and meri-arabidze keep their number around zero.
Most Recent Glorious Victory
Just in this June 2025, in a lightning bullet match against kirill_katz, Alikhan managed a dazzling win on time, demonstrating that even when the clock is your fiercest enemy, you come out on top.
1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 e6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 a6 5. Nc3 Qc7 6. g3 Bb4 7. Bd2 Nf6 8. Bg2 Nc6 9. Nxc6 dxc6 10. O-O Be7 ... 70... h3+
(The full game can be explored in the player's archives for moves and brilliance beyond this summary.)
Fun Facts
- Alikhan’s best time of day to play is 8 PM — when most mortals are settling down, Alikhan is just getting started.
- Despite sublime skills, Alikhan is not immune to the occasional 'tilt' — hey, even chess heroes have their moments.
- Known for a pragmatic mix of aggression and positional play, Alikhan has won countless battles by both checkmate and, occasionally, just running out the opponent’s time.
In the grand theater of chess, Alikhan Khazhatuly plays a starring role that’s equal parts brilliant and entertaining. Whether wielding the Sicilian like a knight or dropping surprise opening bombs, this Candidate Master never fails to bring the heat—sometimes literally, with time scrambles!