Sərxan Kazımov (aka Sarkhan165)
Meet Sərxan Kazımov, a resilient chess enthusiast known in the online world as Sarkhan165. With a journey full of ups, downs, and plenty of unexpected twists, Sərxan embodies the true spirit of a chess warrior. Despite a rollercoaster rating that oscillates like a knight on caffeine, his passion for the game never wavers.
Chess Career Highlights
- Peak Blitz rating: 699 (August 2023)
- Peak Rapid rating: 874 (May 2021)
- Peak Daily rating: 913 (May 2025)
- Peak Bullet rating: 873 (September 2023)
Playing Style
Sərxan’s games average about 53 moves per win, proving he’s not a fan of quick checkmates—but patience is a virtue, after all. Known to have an Early Resignation Rate of 7.44%, sometimes he packs his bags early, but he also has a 68.62% comeback rate, showcasing his tenacity in the face of adversity.
His love for the endgame is evident with an Endgame Frequency of 45.12%, and he wields both White and Black pieces with nearly equal flair (White Win Rate: 48.75%, Black Win Rate: 46.89%). Tactical awareness? With a win rate of 41% even after losing a piece mid-game, Sarkhan’s no pushover.
Opening Preferences
Sərxan’s opening repertoire is as diverse as his mood swings during a blitz:
- Blitz: Loves the mysterious Top Secret opening (yes, you wish you knew it!) with nearly 50% win rate over 495 games, and likes the Three Knights Opening which brings him a comfy 59.65% win rate.
- Rapid: Has a soft spot for the Petrovs Defense with an impressive 72.73% win rate and dabbles in King’s Pawn Leonardis Variation too.
- Daily: The Top Secret opening again shines here with a stellar 73.08% win rate in his hands.
- Bullet: Still figuring some openings out; Top Secret yields a 42.11% win rate, so there’s room for improvement!
Recent Battles
Even grandmasters have their bad days! As of June 2025, Sərxan recently clinched a win against Jalalak52 showcasing his queen’s pawn prowess, but equally faced tough losses to yilansi and iznogood1612. The journey of a chess player is never dull, especially when every game ends with a story – sometimes a good one, sometimes a 'let’s blame the mouse' kind of epic.
Fun Facts & Personality
When not calculating complicated variations or dreaming of the perfect checkmate, Sarkhan seems to enjoy playing at midnight — his “best time of day” for chess with a massive 61.82% win rate at 00:00 hours. Perhaps the night owls have some secret sauce? Also, beware his tilt factor of 11, meaning if you get him frustrated, the game might just take a wild turn.
Whether you're a fan of long strategic battles or sharp tactical skirmishes, Sərxan’s games offer a bit of everything — and a few surprises too!