Arbaz Khn

Arbaz Khn (khnarbaz) - The Relentless Blitz Battler

Meet Arbaz Khn, a chess enthusiast whose journey through the 64 squares is as thrilling as a roller coaster ride—full of ups, downs, and unexpected twists. Known in the chess world as khnarbaz, Arbaz navigates blitz, bullet, and rapid games with an aggressive yet tactical flair that keeps opponents guessing.

Rating Rollercoaster & Playing Style

Arbaz has seen his Blitz rating soar to a peak of 742 in February 2025, proving he's more than capable of dazzling speed and precision. While his bullet rating peeks around 376 and rapid at 587, it's clear that his heart belongs to lightning-fast blitz battles—a favorite time control for this speedy strategist.

His games average about 45 moves, perfectly balancing the swift strikes of attack and the dogged defense worthy of a long marathon. Think of him as the chef who cooks up winning tactics at lightning speed, spiced up with a 66% comeback rate—because when the going gets tough, Arbaz gets tactical.

The Openings Arsenal

Arbaz favors classical and aggressive openings, showing particular love for the Philidor Defense, Scandinavian Defense, and the Italian Game. In bullet games, his Nimzowitsch Defense Scandinavian Advance Variation boasts an impressive 75% win rate, and his rapid play often sees him dabbling in King’s Pawn Opening variations with a pragmatic approach.

Performance Against Opponents

A fierce competitor, Arbaz boasts perfect records against many fellow players like sebsn88, ksenakidalica, and star_boy_karthik, keeping his losses politely at bay. If you’re on his opponent list, expect a grueling match full of unorthodox maneuvers and some cheeky endgame checkmates!

Psychology Behind the Moves

With a modest tilt factor of 10, Arbaz keeps his cool better than most after a stumble, backed by a commendable 44% win rate even after losing a piece. His best time to strike on the chessboard is surprisingly the wee hours around 2 AM, proving that not all warriors wear capes—some just sip coffee and launch pawns.

Recent Glories and Defeats

Arbaz’s latest victory was a dazzling checkmate using the Philidor Defense (C41), showcasing his strategic depth and stamina in a 54-move marathon. On the flip side, he occasionally falls victim to game abandonments or timed losses, but hey, nobody’s perfect when playing so fast and furious!

Fun Fact

His favorite opening move is e4, which he has played over a thousand times in 2025 alone—proving he truly believes the king’s pawn is the highway to victory (or at least to some very exciting tactics).

Summary

Whether it's blitz, bullet, or rapid, Arbaz Khn brings a blend of tactical awareness, resilience, and unpredictability to every game. A formidable opponent on any day, he’s the kind of player who can turn a seemingly lost position into a strategic masterpiece, or at the very least, a thrilling spectacle.

Highlighted Game: Philidor Defense Checkmate

    1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6 3. Nc3 Bg4 4. Nd5 c6 5. Nb4 c5 6. Nd5 Nd7 7. Qe2 Rc8
    8. Qb5 a6 9. Qxb7 Bxf3 10. gxf3 Nh6 11. Bxa6 Nf6 12. Qb5+ Nd7 13. Bxc8
    Qxc8 14. Rg1 Rg8 15. d4 exd4 16. Bd2 g5 17. Ba5 Bg7 18. Nc7+ Ke7 19. Nd5+ Ke8
    20. f4 gxf4 21. Nxf4 d3 22. Nxd3 Be5 23. O-O-O Bxh2 24. Rxg8+ Nxg8 25. Rh1
    Bf4+ 26. Nxf4 Nf6 27. Bc3 Qd8 28. Bxf6 Kf8 29. Bxd8 Ke8 30. Bc7 Ke7 31. Nd5+
    Ke6 32. Nf4+ Ke7 33. Re1 Kf6 34. e5+ Kf5 35. Nd5 Ke6 36. exd6+ Kxd5 37. Qxd7
    h5 38. Qxf7+ Kc6 39. d7 Kxc7 40. Rd1 h4 41. d8=Q+ Kc6 42. Rd6+ Kb5 43. Qb7+
    Kc4 44. Qa5 h3 45. Rc6+ h2 46. Rxc5+ Kd4 47. Qd7+ Ke4 48. Qe7+ Kf3 49. Qf7+
    Ke2 50. Qe7+ Kxf2 51. Qd2+ Kg3 52. Qee3+ Kg4 53. Qg2+ Kh4 54. Qeh3#