About Sheralijon Ravshanov
Sheralijon Ravshanov is a Candidate Master and a Blitz specialist who plays like someone sprinting through a puzzle book while wearing a tuxedo. Comfortable with crazier lines and clinical in the endgame, Sheralijon blends trickery and endurance into a style that surprises opponents and entertains spectators.
Preferred time control: Blitz. For a quick visual of recent activity, see the rating trend below.
Peak recognized performance: 2572 (2026-02-19)
Playing Profile
Sheralijon favors dynamic, offbeat systems and is fearless in complications. Games tend to be long for Blitz, often heading into complex endgames where Sheralijon shines. Comebacks are common. If you take material and breathe easy, expect a rude surprise two moves later.
- Title: Candidate Master
- Preferred time control: Blitz
- Signature traits: high endgame frequency, strong comeback ability, low early resignation rate
- Average decisive game length: around 90 moves
Opening Highlights
Sheralijon mixes the unexpected with reliable counters. Below are openings where results stand out in Blitz play:
- As White: Amar Gambit - strong success and sharp attacking games. (Amar Gambit)
- As Black: Barnes Defense - unusually effective in Blitz and a favored trap-laden choice. (Barnes Defense)
- Reliable modern setups - perfect small-sample record when chosen as Black (Modern).
- Also known to play: Caro-Kann, Hungarian Opening Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit, and Anglo-Indian lines.
Sample memorable mini-scheme:
Notable Streaks and Tendencies
Sheralijon has run impressive stretches and shows strong psychological resilience.
- Longest winning streak: 17 games
- Comeback rate: exceptionally high; often recovers after material or positional setbacks
- Best time of day to challenge: often strongest around 21:00
- Tilting is minimal; games tend to be fought through to the end rather than resigned early
Memorable Games and Rivals
Sheralijon has faced several regular opponents in Blitz. A recurring rival is chinasaurus22, a pairing that has produced tactical fireworks. For one illustrative clash, see this game:
For more on common opponents: chinasaurus22
Study, Style and Tools
Sheralijon practices short, sharp opening prep and focuses on endgame technique. The preparation depth is pragmatic rather than encyclopedic, preferring to know a few systems very well and to outplay opponents in long, technical positions.
- Median prep depth: modest - practical surprise value over exhaustive memorization
- Favored tactical weapon: rook activity and queen checks late in middlegame transitions
- Training focus: converting small advantages and tactical pattern recognition
Fun Facts
- Sheralijon once won a 40-move time scramble while capturing three pawns with a rook and apologizing to the board afterward, as if it were a social faux pas.
- Average first capture comes surprisingly late - the patient approach pays off in endgames.
- If you spot an odd opening on your pairing list, check whether Sheralijon is on the other side. Surprise is part of the strategy.
Quick Links and Extras
- Opening reference: Barnes Defense
- Explore a representative game: View Game
- Peek at a playable sample: