Bahruz Rzayev IM

Bahruz Rzayev - International Master Extraordinaire

Known in the chess world as RzayevB, Bahruz Rzayev is an International Master whose rapid rise through the ranks might make you think he’s secretly a grandmaster in disguise. Starting from a humble bullet rating of 1343 in 2016, he catapulted to a staggering peak of 2803 in 2023, proving that determination (and probably a caffeine addiction) can move mountains—or at least pawns.

Style and Strategy

Bahruz’s games often resemble a thrilling chess thriller. His endgames are a sight to behold, occurring in over 80% of his games—possibly because he likes to stretch the suspense to the very last move. With an average of about 76 moves per win, you can be sure that when Bahruz plays, it’s not just a game, it’s an epic saga.

He’s tricky with openings, favoring the Modern Defense in bullet with a whopping 77% win rate, and demonstrates particular love for the Scandinavian Defense and Queen's Pawn Opening, both boasting over 70% wins. In blitz, the Sicilian Defense (in its many forms) often features in his toolbox, showing his versatile and tactical approach to the battlefield.

Record & Stats

• Bullet record: 268 wins, 238 losses, and 34 draws – not bad for battles fought at the speed of thought.
• Blitz record: A near-thousand game marathon with 887 wins and 868 losses, proving he’s as relentless as a ticking clock.
• Rapid: Nearly undefeated with 12 wins and only 1 loss, a clear zone where Bahruz can showcase his tactical brilliance.
• Daily chess: The slow cooker of chess formats, where he’s still warming up with 2 losses.

Psychological Fortitude

With a tilt factor of only 12 and an impressive comeback rate north of 88%, Bahruz is the embodiment of resilience, shrugging off mistakes and turning the tables with a 98.5% win rate after losing a piece. Essentially, if chess is a psychological game, Bahruz is playing 4D chess.

Fun Facts

• His longest winning streak is 15 games – enough to make your head spin or your knight jump for joy.
• He seems to be a night owl and early riser rolled into one, with 100% win rates at the mysterious hours of 6 AM and 7 AM.
• Opponents beware: some players like michaelk123, schroedingerstiger, and bishopnone have a perfect win record against Bahruz's relentless attacks.

Whether blitzing through the Sicilian or outmaneuvering rivals in bullet, Bahruz Rzayev is a chess force to be reckoned with—a crafty player whose games are both a challenge and a lesson wrapped in an IM title. Next time you see RzayevB online, brace yourself for a match that’s less a game and more a chess performance!