Azat Sharafiev - International Master of Chess
Meet Azat Sharafiev, a formidable International Master whose chess skills have been steadily sharpening over the years, like a finely honed bishop slicing through pawn chains. Azat is a blitz and bullet marvel, dazzling opponents with lightning-fast calculations—and a track record that shows a love for endurance and tactical wizardry alike.
A Lightning-Fast Journey
Starting in 2016 with a blitz rating of around 2240, Azat's peak blitz rating zoomed up to an electrifying 2796 in 2020—clearly no stranger to fast-paced battles that leave an audience breathless and opponents scrambling. Even in bullet, where reflexes matter more than ever, Azat boasts win rates above 69%, proving their fingers move as swiftly as their mind.
The Opening Mystery
Azat's opening repertoire is quite the enigma—top secret, in fact. Over 488 blitz games and 238 bullet games, this strategy locked away like a chess equivalent of Area 51 nets a sturdy 53% win rate in blitz and a whopping 69% in bullet. One can only imagine the creative traps and subtle nuances hidden within their opening moves.
Streaks, Comebacks, and Psychological Fortitude
With a longest winning streak of 21 games and an impressive 84% comeback rate, Azat is as tenacious as a knight guarding a crucial fork. Not to mention the miraculous 99% win rate after losing a piece—talk about turning the tables! While everyone has their “tilt” moments, Azat keeps it minimal, letting the 5% tilt factor fade into the background as they refocus on the battlefield.
Playing Style and Preferences
Azat enjoys endgames (they appear in over 74% of games!) and favors a longer, tactical grind with average moves per win topping 72 moves—patience and precision are their chess mantra. Whether wielding white or black, Azat holds a robust win rate (over 60% with white, and 55% with black) reflecting a balanced mastery of both attack and defense.
Notable Opponents & Social Chess Life
Azat has faced a colorful cast of chess personalities, from "meri-arabidze" (who managed a cruel 0% win rate against them) to friendly rivals like "matols" with a perfect 100% outcome. Their most played opponents include paralinch and hasangatin_ramil, showing that Azat isn't afraid to dive repeatedly into strategic rematches.
Fun Fact
If Azat played chess like a video game, their fingers would be officially registered as high-speed controllers—backed by bullet and blitz games with near-perfect win rates and the ability to beat the clock as surely as the opponent!
In the vast chess universe, Sharafiev_Azat shines as a tactical comet streaking across the board — watch out for this IM’s next spectacular move!