Orkhan Nazarli

Orkhan Nazarli: The Chess Journeyman with a Bullet and a Smile

Meet Orkhan Nazarli, also known by the charming username Orkhan5. A player who's been volleying pawns and casting queens since 2012, Orkhan embodies the spirit of a relentless chess enthusiast with an appetite for rapid and bullet games—because who has time for long matches when you can blitz your opponents into submission?

Orkhan’s journey began humbly at a 1008 bullet rating after his very first game — a loss, naturally, because even the best stumble over their first knight! Yet, perseverance has served him well, as he shot up to a bullet peak of 1834 in 2017, a blitz peak rating of an impressive 2118 in 2020, and an almost Grandmaster-level rapid rating of 2010 in 2021. If chess ratings were a rollercoaster, Orkhan’s ride is the one that people queue hours for—full of ups, occasional splats, and exhilarating loops.

When it comes to openings, Orkhan is no one-trick pony. His favorite weapons have been the French Defense Kings Indian Attack and the Scotch Game, boasting win rates of 51.45% and 55.78% respectively in bullet games. He likes a good challenge and isn’t shy of dueling with the Scandinavian Defense or even the Old Indian Defense—because normal openings are for the faint-hearted.

And let’s talk resilience. Our friend is a comeback king with a stellar 76.71% comeback rate after being down, revealing a psychological toughness that could make a yoga guru blush. Although he has a slightly endearing tilt factor of 30, one can only assume that when the clock’s ticking, he makes some dramatic coffee runs to decompress (or furiously mutters to his rook).

For those who love stats and charts, Orkhan does best around 10 AM, as his psychological trends suggest that’s when his brain is sharpest. He’s not just a fast starter but also has an endurance rivaling marathon runners, with an average of about 53 moves per game. Not bad for someone who’s lost a few pieces on the road but manages to turn games around — the artful dodger of bishops and queens!

Orkhan has played the maximum number of games against opponents like orxanqaziyev (153 matches!) and sirture1 (52 matches), showing he’s no stranger to friendly rivalries and perhaps some with a hint of trash talk. His current winning streak is a modest one, but don’t count him out—he’s got a best winning streak of 16 games! The same tenacity that helps him grind through 31 losses in a row also powers the persistence to claw back to the top.

When Orkhan claims victory, it’s often in style — most wins end with a checkmate (over 7,000 in bullet!). And his latest victories? They’re as sweet as a queen’s gambit accepted, with last games showing sharp tactical acumen leading to wins by checkmate. His game records are sprinkled with exciting stories of outsmarting opponents with clever openings and dogged endgame technique.

In summary: Orkhan Nazarli is a fierce competitor, a fearless attacker, and a chess player that combines strategic depth with a love for fast-paced fun. Not just a player, but a chess warrior armed with pawns and jokes, always ready to apply a little extra pressure—on the board and on his opponents’ nerves.

Recent Showdown

In a thrilling live match on March 28, 2021, Orkhan5 executed a beautiful checkmate after a dynamic battle in the Old Indian Defense Ukrainian Variation, proving that every knight and bishop counts when the pressure is on.