Ashrul Nasrulloh

Ashrul Nasrulloh (trtlfly)

Meet Ashrul Nasrulloh, the rapid chess enthusiast whose journey is as thrilling as a knight’s fork! With a peak rapid rating of 932 achieved on April 7, 2025, Ashrul has proven to be a formidable opponent on the 64 squares. Starting from a modest rapid rating of 228 in January 2025, Ashrul’s rating skyrocketed to an impressive 846 by June 2025, climbing steadily month by month — a true chess phoenix rising!

Playing Style & Strengths

Ashrul's style is a curious mix of patience and tactical prowess. Known for an average game length of about 54-57 moves, Ashrul doesn’t rush into a quick checkmate (unless the opponent blinks first). The comeback rate stands at an astonishing 69.38%, demonstrating resilience that could put a rubber ball to shame. One-sided losses are rare (6.65%), which means when Ashrul stumbles, it's usually in a classy way.

Fun fact: Ashrul is not a fan of the early resignation — only about 3.79% of games end that way. Apparently, stubbornness is a virtue in this player's book!

Favorite Openings

Among Ashrul’s many opening adventures, the King's Pawn Opening (e4) reigns supreme with over 700 games played and a respectable 52.92% win rate. However, the secret weapon seems to be the Van 't Kruijs Opening with nearly 60% wins — for those uninitiated, it’s the opening that says, “I’m original AND dangerous.”

• King's Pawn Opening – 718 games, 52.92% wins
• Van 't Kruijs Opening – 87 games, 59.77% wins
• Bishop's Opening – 45 games, 55.56% wins
• Philidor Defense – 155 games, 44.52% wins (still respectable under pressure!)

About the Battles

With over 2,200 rapid games, Ashrul carries a winning record: 1,143 wins, 1,082 losses, and 61 draws. Although you won't see Ashrul rarely drawing — because life’s too short and games are meant to be decisive!

Ashrul’s longest winning streak hit 10 games, proving that when this player’s on fire, caution is advised for opponents. The not-so-fun part? A losing streak of up to 8 games — but hey, even superheroes have their off days.

Preferred time to unleash strategic brilliance? Midnight hour! Ashrul’s best time of day to play is around 00:00, where the mind is mysteriously sharper and the opponents, perhaps, a bit more vulnerable.

Notable Recent Games

Ashrul’s latest victories include impressive wins by checkmate, resignation, and even a more mysterious “game abandoned” scenario — some say Ashrul’s brilliance is so overwhelming it causes opponents to lose focus entirely!

Here’s a taste of one of Ashrul’s finest recent matches:

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nc3 Bc5 4. Be2 Ng4 5. O-O Bxf2+ 6. Rxf2 Nxf2 7. Kxf2 O-O 8. Nxe5 Qf6+ 9. Nf3 d5 10. Nxd5 Qe6 11. Nxc7 Qb6+ 12. Kf1 Qxc7 13. d4 Nc6 14. Bb5 Nb4 15. c3 a6 16. Ba4 Nc6 17. Bxc6 Qxc6 18. d5 Qb5+ 19. Kg1 Re8 20. e5 Bf5 21. Bf4 Rad8 22. d6 Qc5+ 23. Kh1 Rd7 0-1
  

Psychological Traits & Quirks

With a tilt factor of 8 (because who doesn’t get a bit spicy under pressure?), Ashrul battles on with grit and a wink. The win rate as White is a solid 53.42%, just a hair better than Black’s 46.6%. Perhaps this player’s motto: “White gives you a bit of an edge, but the real show begins after the opening!”

Summary

Ashrul Nasrulloh (aka trtlfly) is rapidly becoming a chess force to be reckoned with — quite literally rapid-rated! Whether it’s devastating opponents with the Van 't Kruijs Opening or grinding out wins in long endgames, Ashrul’s is a journey peppered with resilience, strategy, and the occasional stylish checkmate. So next time you’re ready for a quick duel, watch out — trtlfly might just make your king fly!