Overview
Soltan Muradov, also known online as Soltan49, is a Candidate Master with a taste for ultra-fast chess. A Bullet specialist by habit and by results, Soltan rose through the online blitz and bullet ranks to become a feared opponent in short time controls. He even cracked an eye-popping Bullet peak of 2800 on 2025-07-01, a milestone that turned many casual spectators into believers.
- Title: Candidate Master (FIDE)
- Username: Soltan49
- Preferred time control: Bullet — plays fast, thinks faster
- Peak Bullet rating: 2800 (2025-07-01)
- Rating trend snapshot:
Playing Style and Strengths
Soltan blends tactical boldness with endurance. Many of his wins finish long and sharp. If a game goes past move 40 do not be surprised to find Soltan still calculating with a grin. He is comfortable in messy, piece-filled positions and has an uncanny comeback rate.
- Endgame frequency: high — Soltan takes games deep into the endgame
- Average moves per win: about 76
- Tactical traits: strong comeback rate and steady performance after material loss
- Psychology: plays best in the graveyard hour for opponents, often at 04:00 according to his own stats
Openings and Preferences
Soltan is an eclectic opener who leans on solid but flexible systems. In Bullet he plays a lot of Caro-Kann structures and will surprise you with offbeat ideas like the Nimzo-Larsen. In Blitz he keeps similar patterns while mixing tactical lines to force quick decisions.
- Bullet favorites: Caro-Kann Defense, Nimzo-Larsen Attack, Amar Gambit
- Blitz staples: Caro-Kann, Najdorf Sicilian in sharp moments, Benko Gambit when chaos is desired
- Notable Bullet stat: Nimzo-Larsen Attack shows a strong win rate in practice
- Openings chart: Caro-Kann Defense and Nimzo-Larsen Attack
Memorable Matches and Opponents
Soltan has built rivalries with a handful of regulars. These marathon online duels are part chess study and part sitcom episode. For a look at one representative clash, check this match from Soltan's peak period.
- Most-played opponents include: LadyCockroach, Alan Stein, TaeKwondoKing
- Representative game from peak month: View Game
Streaks, Records and Trivia
Soltan's career is full of streaks that make for exciting highlight reels and educational blunders. He is not shy about attempting wild sacrificial ideas when the clock is low.
- Longest winning streak: 12 games
- Longest losing streak: 15 games
- Current losing streak: 1
- Win/Loss/Draw record summary across time controls is impressive for quick play
A Short Sample Game
Here is a tidy miniature that captures Soltan's feel for piece play and long fights. Play it through to see how a small advantage gets pressed into a deep endgame.
- Interactive replay:
Fun Facts
Soltan is equal parts deadly and entertaining. He treats Bullet like jazz: improvisation, rhythm, and the occasional flourish that makes commentators laugh out loud.
- Nickname on the server: Soltan49
- Best time of day according to stats: 04:00
- Noted for long decisive games rather than quick three-move finishes
- Likes to experiment with rare opening names just to keep the database folks busy