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Sultan Chubakov FM

schubakov Bishkek Since 2016 (Active) Chess.com ♟♟♟
55.2%- 38.6%- 6.1%
Bullet 2295
204W 129L 15D
Blitz 2497
832W 597L 103D
Rapid 2070
23W 12L 0D
Daily 1800
3W 5L 0D

Sultan Chubakov - Chess Biography

Sultan Chubakov, known online as schubakov, is a FIDE Master and a showman of the fast time controls. A Blitz specialist with a flair for tactical fireworks, Sultan mixes audacity with long endgame preparation and a stubborn refusal to resign early.

Career highlights

  • Title: FIDE Master, earned through steady tournament results and strong online form.
  • Preferred time control: Blitz, where quick calculation and creative openings pay off.
  • Peak moments: see recent peak performance 2535 (2025-11-18) and an interactive trend
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  • Active years: steady climb and high activity from 2020 through 2024, with many decisive encounters and lengthy endgames.

Playing style and strengths

Sultan is a tactical pragmatist who enjoys complicated positions and long fights. Fans describe his style as "dangerous and delightful." Key strengths:

  • Superb comeback ability. Losing material is often just the opening act.
  • Endgame endurance. Many wins come after long technical struggles.
  • Rapid tactical calculation under time pressure, which explains his Blitz success.
  • Prefers practical preparation. Knows enough theory to surprise opponents, then improvises the rest.

Favorite openings

Sultan plays a lively and varied repertoire. A few recurring choices:

  • Amar Gambit as a surprise and attacking tool. Try the term Amar Gambit.
  • Sicilian Defense and its offshoots for sharp counterplay. Study the term Sicilian Defense.
  • Caro-Kann for balanced, solid battles.
  • London System Poisoned Pawn setups used occasionally to complicate life for opponents.

Sample game to study

A short example to showcase Sultan's practical opening play and middlegame tactics. Load the embedded PGN to explore move by move.

  • Sample PGN viewer:

Rivalries and records

  • Frequently plays repeat opponents online. mark124ahahaha is among the most played. See opponent profile mark124ahahaha.
  • Strong head to head against several regulars and notable streaks in tournament runs.
  • Often performs best in the late evening and early morning, with striking hour-based win rate patterns.

Quirks, fun facts and training

  • Nickname in the chat: "the Blitz Chef" because Sultan serves spicy opening recipes on the clock.
  • Best time of day according to stats: early mornings and a handful of high-win hours.
  • Training focus: practical tactics, endgame technique, and memorizing a few reliable surprise lines.
  • Placeholders for deeper exploration: peak Bullet and Rapid highlights 2414 (2024-08-25) 2070 (2025-06-28).

Follow and study

To follow Sultan, look for schubakov on your preferred platform. He is worth watching for lively Blitz games, clever opening turns, and dramatic comebacks. Bookmark this page and use the embedded charts and PGN viewer for quick study.

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