Ravan Aliyev - International Master Extraordinaire
Meet Ravan Aliyev, also known in the online chess jungle as Revan_2002. Awarded the prestigious title of International Master by FIDE, Ravan is a force to be reckoned with on the chessboard—whether blitz, bullet, or just plain domination.
Chess Style and Personality
Ravan's style could be best described as a mix of deep strategic understanding and tactical wizardry, wrapped in a cloak of psychological endurance. With an average game lasting around 85 moves on wins (because why finish early?), and a comeback rate over 92%, giving up is definitely not in Ravan’s vocabulary. Their endgame frequency is a whopping 90%, proving that when others start shaking in their boots, Ravan is just getting started.
Early resignation? Almost never (0.67% rate). Tilting? Well, a tilt factor of 9 means even on the rough days, Ravan keeps it cooler than a Siberian winter.
Rating and Performance Highlights
- Peak Blitz rating: 2878 (May 2025) – practically Grandmaster territory!
- Peak Bullet rating: 2720 (August 2024).
- Blitz average rating recently hovers around the high 2700s – consistently top-tier.
- Impressive win–loss record in blitz with 865 wins against 890 losses, plus 195 draws, showcasing fierce competition and resilience.
Opening Repertoire
Ravan's weapon of choice includes the mysterious yet effective "Top Secret" opening (best kept under wraps!), with a tough 45% win rate across over 1,600 games. Other favorite openings where Ravan shines with a blazing 80%+ win rate include the Queens Indian Defense Kasparov Variation Petrosian Variation and Giuoco Piano Game. When it comes to bullet, the secret's out a bit, boasting over 72% wins using the "Top Secret" line there too.
Notable Stats & Quirks
- Has faced opponents like gmg 26 times (winning about 42%), and carries some impressively flawless records against several usernames.
- Best times to play are surprisingly late-night to early-morning hours, with an uncanny 100% win rate reported at 2 AM. Night owl chess legend?
- Most devastating streak? A jaw-dropping 21 consecutive wins. That’s one epic hot streak on the virtual battlefield.
The Latest Battles
In recent action, Ravan skillfully navigated through complex positions to secure wins by resignation, proving their opponents often see the writing on the wall before checkmate is delivered. Sometimes, the cruel mistress Chess also dealt them a checkmate defeat, but resilience remains the name of the game.
Why Follow Ravan?
Whether you're a seasoned player or someone who just loves epic chess tales, Ravan Aliyev's journey from rising titled player to blitz beast promises exciting games filled with tactical fireworks, psychological warfare, and undeniable grit. Expect epic fights, risky gambits, and maybe a sneaky "top secret" opening or two.