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Safrullah Syukur

safrullahsyukur Since 2020 (Active) Chess.com ♟♟♟♟♟
53.2% W 41.4% L 5.4% D
Bullet
1975
17W 21L 3D
Blitz
2227
8353W 6484L 841D

Safrullah Syukur: Blitz Chess Profile

Safrullah Syukur, known online as safrullahsyukur, is a prolific online chess player with a clear taste for fast, tactical battles. Most of the recorded games are played at blitz speed, while bullet appears to be the preferred arena for testing reflexes, nerve, and the questionable wisdom of moving before fully checking whether the queen is hanging.

Playing Style and Strengths

Safrullah Syukur combines energetic opening play with a strong appetite for complications. The statistics show a particularly lively approach to the Caro-Kann Defense, where the player recorded a 61.58% win rate across 622 blitz games. The Bird Opening is another major part of the repertoire, appearing in hundreds of games and producing a positive overall record.

With a 14-game longest winning streak and a comeback rate of 84.99%, Safrullah is not easily discouraged. Losing a piece may be treated less as a disaster and more as an invitation to make the position dramatically uncomfortable for everyone involved.

Opening Repertoire

  • Caro-Kann Defense: A standout choice with a 61.58% blitz win rate.
  • Sicilian Defense, Closed: A frequent battleground with a 55.84% win rate.
  • Bird Opening, Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit: One of the player’s most-used systems, appearing in 915 recorded blitz games.
  • French Defense: A regular part of the repertoire, especially in sharp, tactical contests.
  • Blackburne Shilling Gambit: Evidence that Safrullah is perfectly happy to bring a little chaos to the opening phase.

Explore the opening trends:

Win Rate by Opening0%25%75%100%50%Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit: 56.4% over 916 gamesQGD: 2...Bf5 3.cxd5: 51.8% over 825 gamesSicilian Defense: Closed: 55.8% over 756 gamesCaro-Kann Defense: 61.5% over 628 gamesFrench Defense: 53.5% over 480 gamesKGD: Classical, 3.Bc4: 56.4% over 461 gamesBird Opening: Dutch Var…56%QGD: 2...Bf5 3.cxd552%Sicilian Defense: Closed56%Caro-Kann Defense62%French Defense54%KGD: Classical, 3.Bc456%

Competitive Character

Across the recorded blitz results, Safrullah Syukur has 6,732 wins, 5,166 losses, and 697 draws. The player wins more often with White than Black, and delivers the first check in just over half of analyzed games. The queen is the most common checking piece, suggesting that Safrullah prefers threats that arrive with both speed and considerable emotional volume.

Games are often substantial battles rather than tiny opening skirmishes, with decisive games averaging around 70 moves. That patience also appears in the strong endgame frequency and a healthy ability to keep fighting after setbacks.

Signature Chess Identity

Safrullah Syukur is best described as an attacking-minded online competitor who mixes familiar defensive structures with adventurous gambits and persistent counterplay. Whether launching a checkmate attack or surviving a chaotic bullet scramble, this is a player who rarely allows the chessboard to become boring.

Bio last updated 2026-09-14