Mohammad Nubairshah Shaikh - The International Master with a Tactical Flair
Known in the chess world by the alias nubair1198, Mohammad Nubairshah Shaikh has carved out a reputation as an International Master (IM) recognized by FIDE, a title that speaks volumes about his expertise and dedication to the royal game.
Rating Rollercoaster and Performance Highlights
From a promising start in 2017 with Blitz ratings climbing from 1344 to a stunning 2586, Nubair1198's journey has been nothing short of a thrilling chess drama. By 2021, his blitz rating hovered near the 2900 mark, showcasing both his speed and precision. His peak bullet rating rockets near 2917, proving he’s as deadly in rapid-fire 1-minute games as a knight fork on an unsuspecting queen.
Playing Style: Calculated, Patient, Occasionally Dramatic
Mohammad’s games typically last around 55 moves when he wins, and just a bit longer in defeat — proving that he enjoys a good tussle rather than quick fireworks. His endgame appearances are frequent (about 58% of his games), hinting at a strategic patience masked behind those rapid time controls. With a comeback rate of nearly 61%, and a 65% win rate even after losing a piece, this IM clearly knows how to rally under pressure.
Blitz, Bullet, and Rapid – A Versatile Virtuoso
Blitz might be his battleground, but juggle several formats? No problem. Notably, he owns a rapid win rate nearing 58%, which is quite the feat for a player better known for blazing bullet wins.
Statistics That Tell Your Next Opponent: Beware!
- Total Blitz Games: Over 8,800, with a respectable +622 win margin (4528 wins vs 3906 losses)
- Bullet Battles: 7,000+ games, showcasing speed and nerves of steel
- Longest Winning Streak: 25 games in a row (Yes, 25! That’s more than some friends reply on texts.)
- Opening Strategy: Legend mysteriously calls it “Top Secret,” boasting solid win rates across all time controls.
A Day in the Life of Nubair1198
Playing with peak efficiency during prime hours (7 AM, 9 AM, and around early evenings), his win rates suggest an early bird who’s also ready to torch opponents when the stars (or chess clocks) align.
Psychology & Quirks
With a tilt factor of 19, Mohammad knows how to keep his cool most of the time — but don’t expect zero drama; a third of his losses result in early resignation, hinting perhaps at occasional bouts of “I know this fails, let me just save time.” Yet his comeback skills more than compensate for the rare emotional spike.
Fun Fact
His win rates against notorious opponents range from 0% to 100% — which just adds to the thrill when you face him: you might witness chess genius or a rare upset. Either way, it’s never boring!
In summary, Mohammad Nubairshah Shaikh is a chess gladiator who balances intellect, speed, and resilience, proving that the game is not just about counting moves, but about making every move count — hopefully with a sly smile when capturing that queen.
Hi Mohammad!
Congratulations on the solid streak of victories you have put together lately. Your current peak ratings stand at Blitz 2939 (2019-12-24) and Rapid 2731 (2020-09-25), demonstrating clear upward momentum.
What you are doing well
- Comfort in Fianchetto & g3-systems. In both standard and Chess960 games you reach familiar pawn structures quickly, giving you early strategic clarity.
- Piece coordination in the late middlegame. Your win versus Anton Demchenko shows excellent regrouping (moves 30–40) culminating in a smooth queen-side majority push.
- End-game confidence. Even with low time you convert technically won positions (see the a-pawn sprint in your first PGN).
Patterns to Reinforce
- Early king safety. In your loss to Antonin Ferey you castled late and were forced to react to ...g5–g4. Aim to castle by move 10 in Flexible setups.
- Balancing Attack & Development. Several games feature h-pawn storms before completing development. Use Prophylaxis: ask “What can my opponent do if I push this pawn now?”
- Clock management. Two of the recent losses were on time despite equal positions. Practise “Move–Confirm–Breathe”: play a calm, safe move at 20-25 seconds to avoid red-line scrambles.
Opening Snapshot
You currently rely on 1.Nf3/1.g3 systems and Nimzo-Larsen structures. To stay unpredictable:
- Add one e4 main-line (e.g. Scotch or Italian) to your repertoire.
- Against 1.d4 … g6/… d6 consider learning the classical King's Indian main line with c4 & Nc3—this will complement your fianchetto experience.
In-Game Illustration
The following miniature from your win demonstrates accurate central play after an Englund Gambit attempt:
[[Pgn|1.d4 e5 2.Nf3 e4 3.Ng1 Nf6 4.c4 c6 5.Nc3 d5 6.Bg5 Be7 7.cxd5 cxd5 8.e3 O-O 9.Nge2 Be6 10.Nf4 a6 11.Qb3 b5 12.Bxf6 Bxf6 13.Nfxd5 Nd7 14.Nxe4 Bxd4 15.exd4 Nb6 16.Ndf6+ gxf6 17.Qf3 Qxd4 18.Bd3 f5 19.Nc3 b4 20.Ne2 Qxb2 21.O-O … 30.Nxh5 1-0]]Action Plan (Next 4 weeks)
| Week | Focus | Daily Drill (≈20 min) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clock Discipline | Play 10 bullet games where the only goal is to stay ≥10 s. |
| 2 | Tactics vs …g5/h5 Ideas | Filter puzzles by theme “pawn storm/king attack” and solve 30. |
| 3 | New e4 Line | Watch one short video, then practise 5 blitz games starting with 1.e4. |
| 4 | End-game Technique | Play 5 “pawn up” end-games against computer level 6 and convert. |
Your Performance at a Glance
Explore when you play best:
Final Thoughts
You already display master-level understanding in strategic, maneuvering positions. Tightening early-game safety and time usage will convert more of those good positions into confident wins. Keep enjoying the journey and feel free to share key games for deeper analysis any time!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Jonah Willow | 48W / 83L / 13D | View Games |
| Yoav Milikow | 27W / 110L / 1D | View Games |
| yoajm | 40W / 87L / 9D | View Games |
| vectorveld | 40W / 90L / 0D | View Games |
| white31 | 71W / 34L / 8D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2753 | 2826 | ||
| 2024 | 2763 | 2807 | 2460 | |
| 2023 | 2712 | 2745 | 2498 | |
| 2022 | 2734 | 2700 | 2455 | |
| 2021 | 2764 | 2704 | 2632 | |
| 2020 | 2725 | 2751 | 2631 | |
| 2019 | 2604 | 2002 | 2443 | 1664 |
| 2018 | 2716 | 2703 | 2410 | |
| 2017 | 2615 | 2586 | 2410 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15W / 12L / 3D | 16W / 13L / 4D | 81.5 |
| 2024 | 20W / 10L / 4D | 14W / 16L / 1D | 95.1 |
| 2023 | 193W / 152L / 20D | 193W / 161L / 16D | 50.4 |
| 2022 | 61W / 39L / 9D | 51W / 53L / 8D | 83.1 |
| 2021 | 980W / 771L / 112D | 863W / 822L / 125D | 65.8 |
| 2020 | 1750W / 1483L / 143D | 1682W / 1572L / 146D | 46.9 |
| 2019 | 590W / 615L / 67D | 564W / 654L / 67D | 66.9 |
| 2018 | 281W / 323L / 35D | 228W / 355L / 37D | 70.1 |
| 2017 | 193W / 184L / 25D | 184W / 201L / 28D | 88.8 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 5094 | 2679 | 2393 | 22 | 52.6% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 228 | 107 | 100 | 21 | 46.9% |
| Modern | 171 | 79 | 78 | 14 | 46.2% |
| Alekhine Defense | 150 | 82 | 59 | 9 | 54.7% |
| King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 90 | 36 | 46 | 8 | 40.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 89 | 48 | 31 | 10 | 53.9% |
| Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation | 82 | 37 | 32 | 13 | 45.1% |
| Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation | 78 | 41 | 30 | 7 | 52.6% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 74 | 41 | 25 | 8 | 55.4% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 74 | 37 | 27 | 10 | 50.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann Defense | 281 | 138 | 122 | 21 | 49.1% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 259 | 108 | 140 | 11 | 41.7% |
| Australian Defense | 254 | 131 | 106 | 17 | 51.6% |
| Alekhine Defense | 247 | 114 | 109 | 24 | 46.1% |
| Amar Gambit | 240 | 101 | 119 | 20 | 42.1% |
| Modern | 213 | 91 | 116 | 6 | 42.7% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 177 | 70 | 97 | 10 | 39.5% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 168 | 82 | 80 | 6 | 48.8% |
| Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit | 149 | 59 | 80 | 10 | 39.6% |
| English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense | 139 | 55 | 74 | 10 | 39.6% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modern | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 69.2% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 63.6% |
| Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 70.0% |
| Slav Defense: Bonet Gambit | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 44.4% |
| QGD: 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.e3 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 57.1% |
| Australian Defense | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 83.3% |
| Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0.0% |
| English Opening: Symmetrical Variation | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 80.0% |
| Grünfeld Defense: Counterthrust Variation | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 60.0% |
| Slav Defense: Alekhine Variation | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 60.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: O'Kelly Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| QGD: Chigorin, 3.cxd5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| English Opening: Four Knights System, Nimzowitsch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 25 | 1 |
| Losing | 19 | 0 |