Murad Babayev - The Chess Tactician Extraordinaire
Known in the chess world by the moniker Muradik2010, Murad Babayev is a player whose journey is as fascinating as his opening moves are mysterious. Starting from humble beginnings with a Rapid rating just over 800 in 2019, Murad quickly transformed from a budding enthusiast into a formidable tactician with a striking ability to come back from seemingly lost positions. His 99.91% win rate after losing a piece is the stuff of legend — the kind of statistic that makes opponents double-check their boards and their life choices.
Murad's style can best be described as a marathon runner: an average game lasts around 81 moves, showing his persistence to grind down opponents rather than rushing for quick victories. He plays an endgame that is as frequent as your morning coffee ritual — in fact, nearly 82.4% of his games reach this decisive phase.
His ratings tell a story of steady and impressive growth. From a timid 804 in Rapid (2019) to an impressive peak of 2436 in 2025, and a blitz rating climbing to a lightning-fast 2757, Murad has proven equally adept with both the clock ticking and the steady thought-heavy pace of Rapid and Daily formats. Being lethal in bullet as well (maxing out at 2459) only further cements his adaptability and edge in all time-controls.
When it comes to rivalry, Murad's most played opponent is “gmjoey1” with 54 battles under the belt. Though his win/lose record is a balanced chess dance, against some lucky (or unlucky) folks like “kimstubbs” and “bluepool12383,” he sports a spotless 100% win record. Coincidence? Probably not.
Don’t be fooled by his impressive stats alone — Murad is known to keep a cool head with a tilt factor under 20, a rare feat in the intensity of competitive chess. However, with 17 points in tilt, maybe just a smidgeon of frustration when the queens start swirling on the board — but hey, who doesn’t get a little heated?
For those wondering when he does his best work, Murad’s prime time seems to be the evenings, especially around 9 PM when his win rate hits a scorching 67.61%. Guess every grandmaster needs a good night’s hustle!
All things considered, Murad Babayev is not just a player, he’s a dice-rolling, piece-sacrificing, comeback-mastering wizard of the 64 squares, making each game a thrilling saga of determination, strategy, and a little bit of chess magic.