Murtas Kazhgaleyev: The Grandmaster with a Rapid Wit
Known in chess circles as murtas73, Murtas Kazhgaleyev is a titled Grandmaster who has dazzled opponents with both strategic brilliance and tactical flair. His chess journey reads like a thrilling novel, filled with thrilling victories, hard-fought battles, and the occasional humble defeat — which he probably blamed on the coffee.
Peak Form and Style
Murtas hit his peak Rapid rating at a lofty 2594 back in January 2017, but it’s in Blitz where he truly shows his lightning skills — with a peak blitz rating near the mythical 2800 mark (2799 to be exact) in July 2020. If chess was a sprint, Murtas would be Usain Bolt, zipping across the board with an aggressive 61.8% win rate when playing Black and a solid 58% with White.
Winning and Losing (Mostly Winning)
Although Grandmasters can sometimes be mistaken for chess robots, Murtas reminds us he’s human with a tilt factor at a modest 4 (means he doesn’t rage quit on Xbox... yet). His resilience shines brightest with an impressive come-back rate of nearly 79%, showing he can turn tables even after losing key pieces. His longest winning streak? A jaw-dropping 13 games in a row — enough to convince opponents to double-check his coffee intake.
Opening Secrets
Murtas’ opening repertoire is classified as Top Secret for a reason. Over 40 rapid games, he maintains a respectable 32.5% win rate, but blitz is where the secret sauce truly bubbles — winning nearly 62% out of 220 games and, get this, dominating Bullet games with a 90.9% win rate on 22 games. Clearly, when the clock seconds tick away, he thrives under pressure!
Chess.com Showdowns
His most recent triumph was a classic example of patience and precision: against the solid player valik3504, Murtas won convincingly by resignation in 51 moves — effectively saying, "I’m done here, thanks for showing up." He’s faced many familiar foes, with impressive win rates over frequent opponents such as 'chigorinetz' (82%), 'ludogorec' (71%), and a flawless 100% against players like 'dragon7040' and 'kirillshevchenko'. Some rivals, however, might want a rematch, as he’s lost a few games to 'baki83' and 'fablibi', keeping the spice of rivalry alive.
Fun Facts & Playstyle Quirks
- Endgame fanatic: Found in endgames nearly 78% of his matches, showing supreme patience.
- Fast finisher: Averages about 70 moves per win but doesn’t mind a grinding 78 moves in losses — talk about stamina!
- Time Wizard: Murtas prefers to strike around 3 PM — his best time of day to play — so if you want to beat him, maybe schedule a game earlier or later!
- Resignation artist: Over 109 wins have come thanks to opponents throwing in the towel, proving Murtas' presence is simply intimidating.
In summary, Murtas Kazhgaleyev is not just a Grandmaster by title, but a fierce and entertaining chess warrior who makes the 64 squares a thrilling battlefield — and somehow always keeps his sense of humor, even during those nail-biting bullet games. Keep an eye on murtas73; when the clocks start ticking, he's ready to dance.