Ruslan Kurayan IM

Ruslan Kurayan: The International Master with a Top Secret Arsenal

Meet Ruslan Kurayan, an International Master in chess who doesn't just play the game—Ruslan practically makes the board his playground. With years of experience blistering through blitz and bullet games, Ruslan’s rating story reads like a thriller, climbing steadily from a respectable 2266 in 2017 blitz to a scorching 2637 peak in 2024. If chess were a sprint, Ruslan would be Usain Bolt; if it were a chessboard battlefield, consider him the grand strategist who knows when to strike and when to retreat.

Ruslan’s secret sauce? An astonishing 71% win rate in blitz and nearly 59% in bullet games on an opening strategy marked as "Top Secret." It’s like the James Bond of chess openings—nobody quite knows what’s coming, but they do know they’re in trouble. With 317 blitz games under his belt and a jaw-dropping 226 wins, one could say Ruslan “blitzed” his opponents into submission more times than anyone can count. Meanwhile, bullet games see over 400 battles fought, each showcasing his quick reflexes and sharp tactical mind.

His prowess doesn’t stop at fast games: while rapid chess isn’t his favorite, with a modest 10% win rate, that’s probably because Ruslan thrives on the adrenaline rush of lightning-fast decisions. After all, why take it slow when you can overwhelm your opponents before they even blink?

One of Ruslan’s hallmark traits is a comeback rate over 82%—losing a piece? No problem. Ruslan bounces back and often wins those games anyway. And if you think you can outlast him in the endgame, think again; with an impressive 73.85% rate of games reaching endgame stage, Ruslan clearly knows his way around the final acts, patiently squeezing victory out of what seems like the smallest advantage.

The numbers also tell a story of a player who loves to end games on his terms, winning with an average of ~67 moves and losing—rarely—in just over 80 moves. And let's not forget his longest winning streak of 17 games—because who doesn’t love a little chess drama?

Off the board, Ruslan is the master of balance, with a tilt factor of just 10 (that's low, chess geeks) showing he keeps calm and collected even under pressure. His preference for playing in the early evening and afternoon hours (13:00 to 15:00) correlates nicely with his highest win rates, demonstrating some hidden rhythm to his play (or just when the coffee kicks in).

So, if you ever face Ruslan Kurayan on the board, remember: you're not just playing a game; you're stepping into the world of a tactician who knows how to keep secrets, make comebacks, and strike with lightning speed. Approach with caution, or you might just end up as another notch on his impressive list of defeated opponents.