Siyavush Veliyev

Siyavush Veliyev: The Blitz Maestro

Siyavush Veliyev, known in the chess realm simply as Siyavush, has been dazzling opponents since at least 2012. His journey from a humble 1386 rating in Blitz to a peak blitz performance rating of 2587 in March 2021 is nothing short of spectacular—a tale of patience, passion, and a fair share of rook sacrifices.

Specializing in the chaotic world of Blitz chess, Siyavush thrives on the adrenaline of fast-paced battles, where every millisecond counts. With over 18,000 games played just in Blitz, boasting nearly 10,000 wins, he’s practically a Blitz machine! Not to mention his impressive skills in Bullet (peak 2223) and a respectable Rapid peak of 1959.

Playing Style & Tactical Brilliance

Known for his tenacity and strategic depth, Siyavush has a whopping 72.6% endgame frequency and an average of 65 moves per win. His comebacks are legendary with an 86.73% comeback rate after losing material—because giving up isn’t in his chess vocabulary! His tendency to sack a piece doesn’t faze him either, as he maintains a perfect 50% win rate even after losing a piece.

Resignations? Rare and dramatic—less than 2% early quits, and when he’s fighting, he’s often heroic. His best performances are in the mysterious wee hours (around 3 AM), adding a hint of nocturnal wizardry to his play.

Opening Weapons of Choice

• Sicilian Defense Open Dragon Main Line - 253 games with nearly 63% win rate.
• Sicilian Defense Open Najdorf Variation - His signature, dominating with a 60% win rate over 350+ games.
• Caro Kann Defense - A reliable fortress with a 57% win rate over 279 games.
• Bullet Fan Favorite: Van t Kruijs Opening with a dazzling 88.89% win rate!

Legendary Streaks & Memorable Battles

Siyavush’s longest winning streak sits at a marvelous 20 games, a streak that likely had opponents muttering about his wizardry. Even his rough patches (maximum consecutive losses: 11) only make for better comebacks.

Example of Brilliance

Witness his recent checkmate victory in 2025, culminating a 62-move marathon with style and a flourish!

Online Rivalries & Fantasies

When it comes to head-to-heads, Siyavush shines against (almost) everyone, with dozens of foes left in his dust, including 136 wins against his top foe generalfan. Losses are few but sometimes happen—mostly when opponents manage to pull off a sneaky break in his defense!

His rapid-fire vigour in Blitz is matched by a surprisingly studious approach in longer formats, proving he can outthink as well as outplay opponents.
Playing chess at night and outwitting your friends: Siyavush does it better than your morning coffee can wake you!

If you fancy a challenge or just want to see some Sicilian dragons unleashed, Siyavush is your man — just be ready for a fierce battle!