Miragha Aghayev - International Master Extraordinaire
Meet Miragha Aghayev, known in the chess cosmos as miragha_yev, an International Master blessed (or cursed?) with an uncanny ability to dance with the kings and queens of the 64 squares. With a FIDE title to boast and a blitz rating that flirted with the 2800s, Miragha doesn’t just play chess — they inhabit it.
Rising Through the Ranks
From humble beginnings with a blitz rating barely escaping the 1400s in 2019, Miragha’s lightning-fast reflexes and razor-sharp tactics skyrocketed their rating to a peak of 2838 in May 2024. In bullet chess, the speed demon hit a zenith of 2972 in early 2024 — a rating so intimidating even grandmasters might blink twice. Rapid and daily games show a more patient and strategic side, with ratings steadily climbing past 2600 and 1600 respectively.
Style of Play
Miragha's chess is a thrilling blend of endurance and resilience. Known for an astounding comeback rate of over 86%, they’re the player who won’t quit even after handing over a piece or two — a true gladiator of the endgame. With an average of nearly 82 moves per win, these battles are marathons, not sprints.
Record & Rivalries
With over 700 wins in blitz alone and hundreds more in bullet and other formats, Miragha has a reputation that precedes them on online platforms. Fun fact: their longest winning streak is a staggering 29 games — imagine the nerves of those who dared to face them during that hot streak!
Miragha’s notable opponents include frequent showdowns against bm_on_icc, mw86, and vladimirdamjanovic, among others, with a mixed bag of rivalries that spice up every match.
Notable Recent Victories
One of Miragha's latest triumphs came in a razor-sharp Four Knights Scotch Variation Accepted game where patience and aggression blended to force a resignation. That game’s link and moves serve as a testament: Check it out here.
Psychological Edge and Quirks
Miragha’s tilt factor is impressively low at 11 (chess-speak for not freaking out after a bad move), and mornings around 7 AM seem to be their magic hour for top performance. Beware if you challenge them before coffee – chessboard coffee spills might just turn into unexpected sacrifices!
Final Thought
International Master Miragha Aghayev is the kind of player every chess enthusiast roots for — creative, relentless, and ever-evolving. Whether it’s blitz, bullet, rapid, or daily, they bring passion and precision that keep fans and foes alike on the edge of their seats.