Payam Sardar - Chess Enthusiast and Occasional Tactician
Meet Payam Sardar, also known in the chess realms as payamsrdr. A player who navigates the 64 squares with a mix of strategic patience and occasional bursts of brilliance — and sometimes, well... not so much. Payam's chess journey is a grand adventure full of wins, losses, and draws, sprinkled generously with those "did I just resign early?" moments.
Rating Rollercoaster
Payam's peak ratings remind us that every chess hero has humble beginnings.
Rapid chess saw a climactic peak at 1026 back in 2021, followed by the usual ups and downs that keep the journey exciting. His Daily chess best reached a respectable 1318, while Blitz and Bullet flash moments peaked at 1020 and 755 respectively.
Playing Style: The Pragmatic Gambit
With an average game length rounding around 50 moves, Payam prefers a well-balanced tempo — not too fast, not too slow. White pieces hold a slight edge with a 49.41% win rate, while Black tries hard with a steady 45.21%. Payam's endgame appearances are quite frequent, showing a fondness for late-game drama.
However, watch out for a tendency to resign early sometimes — about 12.6% of the losses are due to this swift retreat, proving that not every battle is winnable (at least, not without coffee).
Opening Favorites
- King's Pawn Opening - the classic battlefield Payam visits often, balancing risks and rewards with nearly a 49% win rate in Rapid games.
- Scandinavian Defense (Mieses Kotrc Variation) - a sneaky and aggressive choice with a decent 52.6% win rate.
- Vienna Game - where things heat up with a sharp 55.4% win rate, showing Payam's enthusiasm for the less trodden path.
- Four Knights Game Italian Variation - a balanced but fierce battleground with a 50% win record.
Champion against Friends (and Some Foes)
Payam has bested opponents like rey_aja, maffa3000, gracehamper, and malakajin with a flawless 100% win record, proving that some rivals just have a tough time escaping his stratagems.
Recent Battles
One of Payam's most memorable recent games was against rey_aja where a keen tactic in the Four Knights Italian Variation led to a victorious game abandoned — fancy way of saying triumph! The final move was a bold Qxb7, sealing the deal.
1. e4 e5
2. Nf3 Nc6
3. Nc3 Nf6
4. Bc4 d6
5. O-O Na5
6. d3 Bg4
7. Bg5 Qe7
8. Nd5 Bxf3
9. Qxf3 Nxe4
10. Bxe7 Nd2+
11. Nxc7+ Kxe7
12. Nd5+ Kd8
13. Qxf7 Nxf1
14. Bb5 Nc6
15. Qc7+ Ke8
16. Qxb7 1-0
Fun Facts
- Peak Rapid rating achieved just before deciding to truly master the Scandinavian Defense.
- Prefers Blitz — fast, furious, and sometimes a little flustered.
- Average first capture happens early, within just under 6 moves — Payam isn't one to wait for presents!
- Not just a player but a fighter; with a comeback rate above 66%, they'd rather snatch victory from the jaws of defeat than surrender gracefully.
Whether you're a fan of dramatic finishes or steady strategic wins, Payam's chess journey is nothing short of an epic saga, peppered with classic opening theory, tactical fireworks, and occasional surprising decisions. Watch this space — or better yet, challenge payamsrdr yourself!
