Overview — Shahruh Turayev (turayev_shahruh17)
Shahruh Turayev is a titled chess player who holds the National Master title. A creature of the clock, Shahruh prefers Blitz and is best described as a fast, fearless tactician who secretly enjoys very long fights — average decisive games often stretch into the 70–80 move range. He’s as comfortable swashbuckling in the opening as he is unraveling quiet endgames.
For a quick snapshot of Shahruh’s trajectory, check this mini-chart (Blitz-focused):
Playing Style & Strengths
Shahruh blends tactical firepower with stubborn endgame technique. A few style notes:
- Preferred time control: Blitz — quick decisions, sharp tactics, and fast transitions from opening to attack.
- Endgame inclination: very high — Shahruh frequently plays out long, complex endgames (EndgameFrequency ~81.82%), so resignation is rare (EarlyResignationRate ~0.84%).
- Tactical resilience: notable comeback ability — strong at turning around bad positions (high ComebackRate).
- Typical game length: long — AvgMovesPerWin ≈ 78, AvgMovesPerLoss ≈ 82 — games are seldom over quickly.
- Best time of day: mornings around 09:00 — that’s when the brain is most lethal.
Notable Records & Streaks
Shahruh has seen streaks that would make a roller-coaster proud:
- Longest winning streak: 31 games — a run that probably involved more coffee than sleep.
- Longest and current losing streak: 19 games — even champions hit a slump; Shahruh’s comeback instincts are well-suited for the turnaround.
- Extremely active: thousands of Blitz games, with deep seasonal bursts of play — especially in 2022–2023.
Openings & Repertoire
Shahruh’s opening choices are eclectic and dangerous — comfortable with rare sidelines and rock-solid defenses alike. Highlights:
- Scandinavian Defense — one of Shahruh’s signature weapons (excellent win rates in Rapid and Bullet).
- Sicilian Defense (Closed / Najdorf ideas) — a go-to for unbalanced, tactical battles. Sicilian Defense
- Amazon Attack and Barnes Defense — quirky, aggressive lines he uses to steer opponents into uncomfortable territory.
- Also plays strong French and Caro-Kann setups when a slower, strategic game is desired.
Want a taste of Shahruh’s typical early blitz fireworks? Try this short demo game (viewer will derive position from the moves):
Rivals & Memorable Opponents
Shahruh has had many repeat encounters; some frequent sparring partners include:
- gmjoey1 — most-played opponent (intense rivalry across many Blitz battles). Rogelio Jr Antonio
- zimmm36, khatanbaatarbazar, baddady, ludiradovan — regular adversaries who’ve traded notable games with Shahruh.
He performs differently depending on the clock and opponent type, but is especially dangerous when he’s in rhythm — think long middlegame maneuvers and late-endgame precision.
Achievements & Highlights
Shahruh’s career includes many high-water marks across fast time controls. A couple of place-holder highlights to explore:
- Peak Blitz performance indicator: 2900 (2023-10-13) — a reminder that 2023 was a banner year for his fast chess.
- Peak Rapid performance indicator: 2857 (2023-10-13) — shows his strength in slightly longer fast games.
- Notable streaks and deep opening preparation across multiple years (2019–2023).
Fun Facts & Personality
A few entertaining tidbits for fans and opponents alike:
- Nickname suggestion: “The Blitz Librarian” — opens fast, studies endgames, returns your pieces with interest (just kidding, he keeps them).
- Average games are long enough to fit a small novel — bring snacks if you face him in a long tournament session.
- Psychologically, he’s prone to tilt like everyone else, but his comeback skills are elite — expect surprises after a loss.
Explore More
Want to study Shahruh’s patterns? Start with his Scandinavian and Closed Sicilian games, then work through those marathon endgames. Useful starting links and tools (embedded placeholders):
- Blitz rating chart:
- Opponent profile: Rogelio Jr Antonio
- Term lookup: Amazon Attack
- Replay a sample game:
Whether you’re preparing to face Shahruh or simply studying a Blitz specialist, expect creative opening choices, long strategic battles, and sudden tactical fireworks.