akaki Shalamberidze IM

Akaki Shalamberidze: The International Master with a Blitzy Punch

Akaki Shalamberidze, proudly waving the title of International Master bestowed by FIDE, is the kind of chess player who makes opponents think twice before moving their knights. An aficionado of fast chess, Akaki's performances in Blitz and Bullet categories reveal a penchant for speed and strategy, like a chess ninja with a stopwatch.

Career Highlights

• Blitz rating peaked at an impressive 2428 in 2021, maintaining a steady 2413 in 2022.
• Bullet rating soared to 2304 in 2021, showcasing lightning-fast reflexes.
• Known for a remarkable longest winning streak of 17 games, proving that once Akaki’s on a roll, the rolling never stops.
• Current winning streak streak stands at a brisk 4 games, so watch out, next opponent!

Playing Style

With an endgame frequency over 80%, Akaki clearly isn't just about the quick tricks but loves to grind it out in the later stages of the game. Victory often comes after an average of 71 moves, showcasing patience and resilience. Despite the love for speed, Akaki keeps their cool, boasting a comeback rate near 89%, and a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece—because surrender is not in this IM's vocabulary.

Tactical and Psychological Edge

Akaki's chess brain works like a well-oiled machine with a tilt factor at a modest 7 — meaning, yes, sometimes a frustrated move happens, but nothing a chilled drink can't fix. Interestingly, competitive fire burns stronger in rated games, with a win difference of over 54% compared to casual play. In other words, when the stakes are up, Akaki delivers.

Opening Secrets and Opponents

The mysterious "Top Secret" opening yields a solid 50.6% win rate in Blitz and an even sharper 59.2% in Bullet games. A crafty opening specialist indeed. Akaki has a sweet record against frequent opponents: undefeated against "1512timoti," "gm4life," and "shansovik" (just don't mention "petincash"—they haven't cracked that nut yet).

Fun Fact

Most active during the early morning and late evening hours, Akaki's best win rates shine around 7 AM (68%) and 9 PM (71%). One might say Akaki is either a morning bird or a night owl—or perhaps just really committed to chess caffeine hours.

All in all, Akaki Shalamberidze is a fascinating blend of speed, endurance, and mental fortitude—qualities that make this IM a formidable and entertaining opponent at the chessboard.