Erekle Tabatadze (Username: pavle896)
Meet Erekle Tabatadze, a chess enthusiast who’s been waging battle on 64 squares since at least 2020. With a flair for blitz, bullet, rapid, and daily formats, Erekle’s chess journey is nothing short of a rollercoaster - complete with thrilling victories, humbling losses, and the occasional daring comeback.
Rating Highlights
- Peak Blitz Rating: 2826 (Nov 2024) - Ready to blitz opponents into oblivion.
- Peak Bullet Rating: 2908 (Apr 2025) - Lightning-fast moves that could give Nakamura a run for his money.
- Peak Rapid Rating: 2369 (Jan 2024) - The balance between speed and strategy mastered.
- Peak Daily Rating: 2000 (mid 2023) - The calm and collected thinker who wins on time and wit.
Playing Style
Erekle is no quitter, with a reasonably low early resignation rate (~6.8%) proving he fights to the bitter end. Endgames are his playground, occurring in nearly 80% of his games, demonstrating stamina and deep strategizing. On average, his wins involve around 84 moves, which means he enjoys the long haul and isn’t afraid of the grind. Despite a slightly higher win rate when playing as White (53%) compared to Black (49%), he's equally dangerous on both colors.
Tactical Wizardry & Psychological Edge
Notorious for spectacular comebacks, Erekle boasts an astounding comeback rate of 84%, charming opponents by turning the tables even after losing material — with a 49% success rate post losing a piece. The psychological battle is real, and sometimes his tilt factor hits 39, but who doesn't get a tough pawns-and-kings moment? His best time to wreak havoc is oddly at 3 AM - stay alert if you’re gaming with him after midnight!
Favorite Openings
When it comes to openings, Erekle prefers to keep his adversaries guessing:
- Blitz: Unknown Opening at almost 5,750 games (win rate ~50%) and a fondness for the French Defense with nearly 70% win rate.
- Rapid: Queens Gambit Declined Orthodox Defense with a perfect 100% win record in the few games played.
- Bullet: Unknown Opening with over 10,800 games played, sporting a solid 51% win rate.
- Daily: A quirky mix, but zigzagging with Queens Pawn Opening and Sicilian Defense Smith Morra Gambit with full wins in limited appearances.
Epic Battles: The Latest Conquests & Challenges
One of Erekle’s recent daily victories on May 23, 2025, saw him masterfully maneuver the Queens Pawn Opening against a much lower-rated opponent, winning on time - patience is a virtue, especially when you’ve got the clock ticking down and a keen strategic eye. However, not every story ends in a fairy tale; recent losses in tough live chess duels remind us even grandmasters have off days (or moments they wish to forget). His merciless opponents have included sharpshooters like GP9isback23 and Makswolf200817.
Fun Facts & Quirks
- Erekle’s games frequently end by timeout wins or resignations, proving his endurance (or his opponents’ impatience).
- His longest winning streak is an impressive 36 games — yes, he once had a month of sheer domination.
- The longest losing streak? A humbling 39 games — proof that even the best sometimes feel the sting of the pawn fork.
- His most common playing hours yield a winning chance over 60% around 3 AM and 9 PM. Night owl? Strategic genius? You decide.
Whether storming the bullet arena with lightning speed or meticulously plotting in rapid and daily games, Erekle Tabatadze is a player whose chess adventures are as rich and varied as the positions he conjures. Keep your knights guarded and your pawns ready – facing Erekle is never dull!