Mahammad Muradli IM

Mahammad Muradli: The International Master with a Knack for Nimzo-Larsen

Meet Mahammad Muradli, a chess virtuoso who proudly wears the title of International Master bestowed by FIDE. Known also by the chess-world handle murmah2003, Mahammad has carved a niche in the realm of fast and furious chess games—particularly excelling in bullet and blitz formats.

Since bursting onto the scene around 2017, Mahammad’s bullet rating skyrocketed from a humble 1500 to an awe-inspiring peak of 2725 in October 2018—a rating that’s closer to legendary than beginner. When it comes to blitz, the speed demon fetched an even higher peak rating of 2768 early in 2019. Rapid and daily games are no strangers either, with commendable ratings that show serious versatility over all time controls.

Playing Style & Openings

If Mahammad had a personal mascot, it would be the Nimzo-Larsen Attack. This opening is his trusty steed in battle, especially the Reti Opening Nimzo-Larsen Variation where he boasts a respectable 53.5% win rate across hundreds of games. Much like a grandmaster chef with secret recipes, he also spices things up with the Modern Defense and King's Indian Attack_variations, wielding each variation with precision.

On the Board: Streaks & Stats

Mahammad’s chess journey is stuffed with epic streaks—racking up an impressive 19-game winning streak at one point, showing that once he sets his mind on victory, he’s nearly unstoppable. But hey, even the best have their rough patches, with a longest losing streak of 14 games (because what’s a master without a little drama?). His endgame prowess shines bright, participating in endgames in over 82% of his games, which clearly shows his patience and skill in closing out battles.

Fun fact: Mahammad’s “best time of day” to play is at 1 AM — proving that great minds don’t just think alike, they also sometimes prefer the midnight oil to fuel their chess genius.

Signature Victories

Among many thrilling wins, one memorable quick victory was against the opponent PPchessshark in June 2019. Using his beloved Nimzo-Larsen variation, Mahammad masterfully maneuvered pieces and sealed the win by resignation—check out the final position on Chess.com if you want a taste of endgame wizardry.

The Human Side

Beyond stats and rankings, Mahammad's games tell a story of a resilient and tactical thinker. With a staggering comeback rate of over 84% when facing adversity, this master knows how to dust off a loss and keep on storming. Of course, occasional tilt (rated at 14) reminds us he's human after all, but don’t we all throw a chair at the wall sometimes?

Whether he's quietly dismantling opponents with slow, strategic pawn pushes or blitzing through in a frenzy of knight forks and bishop pins, Mahammad Muradli represents the spirit of dynamic, modern chess—serious about winning, playful in spirit, and always ready to try just one more move.