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Alikhon Avazkhonov CM

Username: Mr_Lion22

Playing Since: 2021-11-22 (Inactive)

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Blitz: 2574
600W / 630L / 48D
Bullet: 2569
18W / 17L / 1D

Alikhon Avazkhonov - The Candidate Master with a Roaring Lion's Heart

Known in the online chess world as Mr_Lion22, Alikhon Avazkhonov is a fierce force to reckon with on the 64 squares. Awarded the prestigious Candidate Master title by FIDE, Alikhon combines a tactical sharpness with a fighting spirit that can only be described as lion-like — brave, relentless, and occasionally a little bit wild.

Journey Through the Ranks

Starting with a Blitz rating around 1741 in late 2021, Alikhon's rating blossomed steadily, crossing the 2500 mark in Blitz by early 2024, reaching a peak rating of 2608. His Bullet performance is no less impressive, climbing up to a peak of 2582. With over 1200 Blitz games under his belt and a nearly even win/loss count, Alikhon’s experience is as vast as his willingness to test opponents’ nerves and patience.

Style of Play: The Early Roar and Endgame Prowess

Displaying a penchant for lengthy battles, Alikhon’s games average roughly 77 moves regardless of outcome — a testament to his stamina and perseverance. True to his mastery, he channels an exceptional 83.64% frequency of endgame play, often turning what looks like a routine match into a thrilling saga of strategic endurance.

Early resignation is a rarity in his games, clocking in at a mere 0.62%, which means he’s usually in it to win it — or lose it honorably.

Tactical Brilliance and Mental Resilience

With an astonishing 82.85% comeback rate, Alikhon has a knack for turning tables when down in material. His nerves may have a tilt factor of 7 (because hey, even lions can have off days), but his best moves often come when the clock strikes midnight — his golden hour to shine with a perfect 100% win rate at 0:00.

A Record of Battles

Our Candidate Master has faced off against various opponents, with some rivalries reaching up to 9 encounters against bereal24. His winning rate against well-known foes like nmchesstoimpress is a fierce 85.7% — clearly, some prey are easier to hunt than others. His favorite opening remains a "Top Secret" weapon, used in virtually every game, leaving spectators guessing and opponents sweating.

Memorable Moments

One recent classic was his victory over "Werenoob" in a Brutal English Opening where Alikhon's calm positional play forced resignation by move 23. But beware — even the fiercest lion sometimes rests. In an intense Caro-Kann clash, he was outmaneuvered by "yoyomaster107" and conceded a hard-fought game. Such is the life of a gladiator in the digital chess arena.

Final Thoughts

Alikhon Avazkhonov might be called a Candidate Master, but his gameplay roars with the ambition and tenacity of a grand champion in the making. Whether blitzing at 2600 or bulleting at 2500+, this chess lion prowls the digital savannah with strategy, skill, and an occasional playful swipe that keeps the chess community entertained and inspired. Legend has it, if you hear the roar at midnight, it's probably Alikhon on the board!


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Feedback for Alikhon Avazkhonov

Alikhon, your recent games show strong fundamentals and good opening preparation with solid play in various openings like the Queen's Gambit Declined, Nimzo-Indian, and Sicilian Defense. Here are some tailored suggestions to help you continue improving:

Strengths

  • Opening Repertoire: You've built a reliable and versatile opening toolkit, including classical and semi-classical openings, helping you reach playable middlegames consistently.
  • Positional Awareness: In your wins, you consistently improve your piece activity and control important squares, demonstrating good understanding of positional play.
  • Endgame Technique: You showed proficiency in converting advantages in endgames and simplified positions with precision.

Areas for Improvement

  • Handling Pressure in Complex Positions: In some losses, you faced difficulties when your opponent increased the tactical tension (for example, in positions arising from the Caro-Kann Exchange), leading to small inaccuracies that snowballed. Working on calculation depth and recognizing tactical motifs can help here.
  • Time Management: In many games, the clock leaned significantly while you were navigating critical moments. Improving your time management will allow stronger, more confident decisions under time pressure.
  • Pawn Structure and Break Timing: Pay attention to the timing of pawn breaks, especially in openings like the Queen's Gambit or Nimzo-Indian, as premature or delayed breaks can yield inferior positions. Studying plans for typical pawn breaks in your chosen openings will increase your strategic understanding.
  • King Safety: There are moments where safer king placement or prophylactic moves could have avoided complications, especially during middlegame attacks against your king.

Recommendations

  • Review games where you lost the initiative after exchanges or tactical skirmishes, focusing on alternative paths that maintain equality or advantage.
  • Practice solving tactical puzzles regularly to sharpen your pattern recognition and calculation speed.
  • Analyze your critical games with a focus on pawn structure nuances and king safety to familiarize yourself with subtle strategic details.
  • Consider slower time controls occasionally to allow yourself more time to think during complex positions and to deepen your positional understanding.

Keep building on your consistent strengths, and work on these targeted areas to raise your overall level. Chess improvement is a journey, and your solid foundation is a great asset.



🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
Slavìk 5W / 3L / 1D View Games
Craig Clawitter 6W / 1L / 0D View Games
Cristiano G Souza 3W / 3L / 0D View Games
Felix Rose 4W / 1L / 0D View Games
konstantinb_1983 2W / 3L / 0D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2566
2024 2569 2566
2023 2543
2022 2432
2021 2299
Rating by Year2021202220232024202525662299YearRatingBlitz

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 0W / 0L / 0D 1W / 1L / 0D 47.0
2024 33W / 24L / 4D 24W / 32L / 2D 78.5
2023 122W / 125L / 10D 125W / 126L / 7D 78.0
2022 142W / 161L / 13D 143W / 155L / 12D 80.5
2021 13W / 13L / 1D 15W / 10L / 0D 78.7

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation 89 49 39 1 55.1%
QGD: 3.Nc3 Bb4 50 25 24 1 50.0%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 47 23 22 2 48.9%
Bird Opening: Dutch Variation 46 20 24 2 43.5%
Sicilian Defense 41 19 20 2 46.3%
Nimzo-Indian Defense 40 23 17 0 57.5%
Caro-Kann Defense 38 17 18 3 44.7%
QGD: 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.e3 31 15 15 1 48.4%
Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation 26 16 9 1 61.5%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 25 11 13 1 44.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 10 0
Losing 7 1
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