Sepehr Sakhawaty - The Bullet Blaze
Meet Sepehr Sakhawaty, a formidable chess player whose bullet rating has soaring peaks and thrilling valleys, much like a rollercoaster designed by a grandmaster with a penchant for drama! With a peak bullet rating touching an impressive 2764 as of March 2025, Sepehr has proven to be a speed demon on the board, combining lightning-fast tactics with unexpected resilience.
Playing Style and Stats
Sepehr specializes in bullet chess, boasting over 10,000 games in the top-secret opening category alone. There’s no official “Top Secret” opening in real chess, but for Sepehr, it might as well be—it’s where the magic happens with a roughly 44% win rate. Other favorites include the nimble Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack and its various intriguing variations, where he holds win rates ranging from a modest 35% to a sweet 74% depending on the line—talk about a versatile repertoire!
Strengths and Quirks
- Endgame Wizardry: Sepehr loves the grind, with an endgame frequency of over 83%. Patience might not be his strong suit (we see those bullet games!), but when it comes to sealing the deal late, he’s no amateur.
- Comeback King: When the chips are down, don’t count him out! He has a fabulous 65.6% comeback rate, showing that losing a piece is just a minor hiccup on his road to victory.
- Tilt Factor: At 13, Sepehr’s tilt is just enough to remind us he’s human—beat him once and watch his mischievous determination light up the board!
- Sharp Timing: His best playtime seems to be around 8 AM, so if you want to catch him off guard, a midnight challenge might be your cheeky move.
Notable Matches and Moments
Among his vast sea of games, a recent heroic bullet win stands out: a nail-biting duel using the Nimzowitsch-Larsen Attack's Modern Variation where Sepehr outmaneuvered his opponent Nocturne59, skilfully juggling pieces until the clock ran out on the adversary. Unfortunately, even masters face setbacks, and losses like one to steohat show that nobody dares claim invincibility against Sepehr.
Playstyle Summary
Sepehr’s games average around 77 moves per victory and 88 per loss, indicating his love for strategic depth rather than the typical bullet blitzkrieg. He adopts both aggressive and positional ideas, frequently using the mysterious "Top Secret" openings to keep opponents guessing. With a balanced win rate as both White (~47%) and Black (~41%), plus an impressive ability to press on after setbacks, Sepehr embodies the spirit of a true chess gladiator.
Fun Fact:
Despite his bullet prowess, Sepehr also has a relatively low early resignation rate (~0.26), showing a fighting spirit that refuses to quit—even when the clock’s ticking like a Swiss watch.
Whether dodging checkmates or pushing pawns at lightning speed, Sepehr Sakhawaty continues to carve his name into the chess world - sometimes brash, always brilliant, and except on Sundays when his win rate dips just a little... but hey, who’s perfect?
