Safvan Subair

Safvan Subair: The Bullet Stormer

Meet Safvan Subair, also known by his online alias Minnal_Murali, a blitz and bullet chess warrior with a penchant for chaos and comeback miracles. This player isn’t just making moves; he's making statements across the digital chessboard, wielding his chessboard like a lightning bolt—sometimes slightly flickering, but almost always stunning.

Early Days and Rise to Digital Greatness

Starting from humble beginnings with a modest bullet rating of around 600 in early 2018, Safvan rapidly escalated his game. By 2025, he has surged to an eye-watering peak bullet rating of 2367, blitz at 2406, rapid at 2202, and daily play peaking at 1706. Clearly, he’s got a fast synapse and quicker fingers, as bullet is his preferred battlefield.

A Record to Brag (or Laugh) About

Safvan is a man who loves all kinds of chess — bullet, blitz, rapid, and daily — with thousands of games under his belt. Caution? Not his style. His long winning streak hits a whopping 53 games, proving he occasionally lets his opponents count past their losses. On the flip side, his longest losing spree cries for a double espresso just to carry on. If resilience was a chess move, he'd have checked mate on that too!

Playing Style: Tenacious and Tactical

Known for a terrifying comeback rate of 86.21%, Safvan is the Houdini of chess, always ready to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. With an endgame frequency nearing 78% and an average of 68 moves per win (which suggests a proper marathon rather than a sprint), he’s not just a firecracker but a time-tested strategist who patiently unfolds threats. Though if you want him to play fast, just watch his bullet games where speed is king.

Opens With a BANG

When it comes to openings, “Top Secret” is his true weapon—mysterious enough to keep opponents perplexed. But he’s also mastered quirky openings like the Old Benoni and the playful Modern Defense, with some perfect 100% win rates in these lesser-known lines. Mixed with an unhealthy respect for the Sicilian Defense variations (not so kind, with zero wins there), his portfolio is diverse enough to keep anyone on their toes.

Psychology and Quirks

Safvan's chess clock hands tilt towards playing best around 3 AM — the witching hour, as the legends call it — where his mind commands the board like a sleepy grandmaster. Don’t be fooled by his 1.33% early resignation rate, he usually fights on and sometimes why not, that may just be the ultimate tactical decision. His tilt factor sits at 21 — kind of like a rollercoaster ride where the dips are just part of the thrill.

Notable Opponents

Over time, Safvan has tangled many times with theking3050 (57 wins), marcinka84 (57 wins), and munees_sanid (188 wins). It’s safe to say, players with these names often see his name in their nightmares! His record shows macho determination, with some opponents beaten 100% of the time - yes, chess might just be a gladiatorial arena here.

Recent Action

One of his latest victories was a dazzling checkmate on June 5, 2025, where his name lit up the scoreboard with some sizzling tactical plays. Spoiler: It included a daring queen sacrifice that paid off handsomely! If you're curious, you can always revisit the game and learn a thing or two by examining Minnal_Murali's style in action.

Final Thoughts

Safvan Subair is the type of chess player who blends speed, skill, and a pinch of unpredictability. Whether he's clawing back from a near-defeat or squeezing out a win in a bullet game faster than you can say 'checkmate,' he reminds us all that chess is about passion, resilience, and a little bit of madness. Watch out for this one — he’s electrifying the chess world, one mini-combo at a time.