Profile: The Grandmaster Behind Secret_Level
Ильдар Хайруллин, known online as Secret_Level, is a FIDE Grandmaster who has found his true playground on the digital clock. His preferred time control is bullet, and the data leaves no doubt why: he thrives when the seconds are short and the moves are faster. Between 2020 and 2026, he pushed his bullet rating to a peak of 2720, while his blitz form reached 2863, showing a versatility that few can match. He even dipped a toe into daily chess in 2025, though the slower pace seems to be more of a holiday than a home.
Playing Style
Secret_Level is not the classic bullet berserker. His wins average nearly 89 moves and his losses stretch to around 84 moves, which means he drags opponents into long, draining battles and deep into the endgame when most players would rather gamble on a cheap tactic. Endgames appear in almost 88% of his games, and when he reaches that stage, he is a nightmare to face. His early resignation rate is exactly zero, so expect him to defend every lost position until the very end.
- As White he wins 71.79% of the time and as Black 57.14%, a rare balance on both sides of the board.
- His comeback rate is 87.5%, and he still wins 63.64% of games after losing a piece, which explains why no one-sided losses appear in his record.
- When he lands the first check, his win rate climbs to 76.32%, and his rook is the piece he reaches for most often to disturb the enemy king.
Signature Openings
As White, Secret_Level enjoys the King's Indian Attack and has a soft spot for the deeply unorthodox Amar Gambit, where his results are surprisingly strong for a line many players treat as a joke. As Black, he is a serious student of the Sicilian Defense, scoring well in the Kan, Najdorf, Taimanov, and Closed variations. He has also faced the Barnes Defense and the Philidor Defense without panic, proof that his opening preparation runs far deeper than the typical bullet player's quick scan of the first few moves.
Rivalries
The numbers show he has developed a genuine rivalry with Nurali Bolashakov, who faced him 11 times and managed only a single win against seven defeats and three draws. Tyhran Ambartsumian has been a tougher nut, splitting their eight confrontations 4-4, while szachy05 is still searching for a first victory after five attempts. These recurring battles suggest Secret_Level is not afraid of a challenge, even from a familiar face.
Resilience and Rhythm
Every bullet specialist knows streaks. Secret_Level once won 12 games in a row and currently rides a six game winning streak, but he has also survived an eight game losing streak without changing his style. That stubbornness is part of his charm. He never resigns early, he never stops fighting, and his comeback rate proves that a lost position is just the start of a new game. Oddly enough, his best hour is 06:00, when he wins every game, while his Sunday and Friday results dip to 33% and 25%. The lesson is simple: do not schedule your toughest matches right after a late night.
Bullet Career in Motion
Watching Secret_Level's bullet rating graph is like watching a rocket slowly finding its orbit. The climb from 2020 to 2026 includes a burst of activity in March 2025 when he crossed 2720, and his most recent sessions show him hovering near 2709 with an active winning streak. The chart below captures that journey.
His favourite moment of the game is the moment his opponent blinks. He delivers the first check in 53.52% of his games, and once he does, the result is usually decided. With almost 88% of his games reaching an endgame and a longest winning streak of 12, he is the kind of player who punishes impatience in others while staying ice cold himself.