Askar Sankibayev

Askar Sankibayev (aka sun4austerlitz)

Meet Askar Sankibayev, a spirited blitz chess contender whose rating peaked at a respectable 855 in May 2025. Never one to shy away from a challenge (except perhaps at 12:32pm when his win rate dips to 26%), Askar embraces the battlefield with a playful yet strategic vigor. Known in chess circles as sun4austerlitz, he prefers the Saragossa Opening, where he claims victory over half the time—with 87 wins in 155 blitz games—proving he’s a master of subtle moves and unexpected queen sallies.

Notorious for his love-hate relationship with the Top Secret variation (40.54% win rate), and his curious fondness for the Van t Kruijs Opening, boasting a dazzling 77.78% win rate, Askar’s repertoire keeps his opponents guessing—and occasionally frustrated.

His games average about 57 moves for a win, showing he’s not exactly blitzing to the finish line but enjoys a well-fought duel. Although his longest winning streak was 9 games, even the mighty have their off days—with a tilt factor of 5, he’s human after all. Early resignations happen just over 5% of the time—because sometimes, knowing when to fold 'em is chess wisdom.

Askar shines brightest in the mornings around 7 AM, boasting a 70% win rate at that hour—proof that sleep really might be the best defense. Sundays are also lucky days, with a 67.39% win rate; Saturdays, not so much.

Recent Highlights

In his freshest triumph on May 22, 2025, Askar’s creativity culminated in a swift checkmate against henaheii, wielding his favored Saragossa Opening like a seasoned artist brandishing a brush. He danced the queen and bishop combo to the h7 square in just 13 moves, a classy finish that would make grandmasters nod in approval.

Of course, not every battle ends in glory. The very next day, May 23, 2025, he stumbled against a crafty opponent lw38a, losing when the game was abandoned—a reminder that even the best of us sometimes have to reload and retry.

Playing Style & Personality

• Win Rate: 53.89% with White, 47.64% with Black — a slight penchant for the first move advantage.
• Comeback Artist: With over 41% comeback rate, Askar rarely gives up after losing a piece. When the going gets tough, the tough get tactical.
• Endgame Enthusiast: He reaches endgames in over half his games (51.56%), showing patience and stamina where others might flag.
• Opponent Favorites & Foes: A puzzling record of perfect 100% win rates against numerous opponents, contrasted starkly by 0% against a few tough nuts—he's got his nemeses, but also a long list of fallen challengers.
• Fun fact: He suffers a rated vs casual win difference of -24.47%, proving even brilliant grandmasters loosen up and let the unexpected happen sometimes.

Askar Sankibayev isn't just a chess player; he’s a strategic tactician who blends determination, a pinch of daring, and the occasional well-timed resignation into a unique mix of brilliance. Keep an eye on sun4austerlitz — the next great chess saga is unfolding move by move.