Eduard Khatoev (thebeaglez)
International Master
Eduard Khatoev, known online as thebeaglez, is a formidable International Master who has made a splash in the blitz chess arena. With a peak blitz rating soaring up to 2829 in April 2025, Eduard proves that he's no stranger to lightning-fast calculations and nerve-wracking time scrambles.
Born to bewilder his opponents and charm chess enthusiasts, Eduard combines a tactical prowess with relentless fighting spirit. His comeback rate of 85.5% after falling behind on material shows he's the chess equivalent of a cat with nine lives — always ready to pounce back.
Playing Style & Strengths
- Known for taking the long road to victory, Eduard averages about 74 moves per win, enjoying those marathon battles that test endurance and skill.
- He’s a tough cookie in the endgame, playing it out in over 80% of his games — some call it stubbornness, others call it mastery.
- White pieces favor him slightly more with a 57.8% win rate, but his Black pieces hold strong at 55.6%, so beware when he’s defending!
- Eduard has a quirky early resignation rate of just about 0.53%, which means he rarely tosses in the towel early — unless the position looks like a gourmet sandwich and he’s just not hungry.
Opening Repertoire
Versatility is Eduard's middle name — or at least it should be. His top-secret opening approach (played over 1,000 times!) yields a healthy 57.4% win rate, but he gleefully sneaks in sharp lines like the Sicilian Defense Nimzowitsch Variations with an impressive 75% success rate, and even dominates the Colle System Traditional Line with over 85% wins. Basically: if you try to surprise him, you might just get surprised.
Recent Performance and Battles
In his recent blitz games, Eduard demonstrated his strategic might with a notable victory against Deeper44, where he sealed the match by resignation thanks to a crushing positional attack. His ability to secure wins by resignation (428 wins this way!) and also by checkmate (121 wins) shows his multifaceted approach to finishing off foes.
Not immune to the harsh realities of blitz, Eduard has also tasted time trouble defeats but bounces back with a smile and fresh opening theory. A tilt factor of just 6 means he keeps his cool under pressure better than most, though the occasional blunder is inevitable when playing at such high speeds.
Fun Facts
- His longest winning streak? A jaw-dropping 30 games in a row — that's some serious hot streak mojo!
- Eduard's best time of day to play? The mystical hour of 9 AM, when his brain apparently wakes up ready to blitz.
- He once played so fast and accurately that some suspect him of being a grandmaster in disguise... or maybe just a very well-programmed chess engine.
Whether you're an aspiring blitz fanatic or just appreciate a game well played, Eduard Khatoev's chess journey is both inspiring and entertaining. Follow thebeaglez — a player who proves that with skill, resilience, and a bit of mystery, every blitz game is an adventure waiting to happen.