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Username: Unfazed7777

Playing Since: 2024-06-10 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟♟♟

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Rapid: 2261
1W / 0L / 0D
Blitz: 2908
361W / 210L / 36D
Bullet: 2270
3W / 2L / 0D

Erzhan Zhakshylykov - The Unfazed7777 of the Chessboard

Meet Erzhan Zhakshylykov, an International Master who toggles between genius and a touch of madness every time they sit at the board — or as the internet knows them, Unfazed7777. With a blitz rating that skyrocketed close to 2700 in late 2024, Erzhan has proven time and time again that they are no mere mortal, but a lightning-fast tactician with nerves of steel.

A Journey Through the Blitz Realm

Erzhan's blitz career is nothing short of a rollercoaster: from a solid 1800s base rating to peaking at an electrifying 2699, with over 300 games in their favorite secret weapon opening series aptly named Top Secret. With a calculated average win rate north of 56%, Erzhan thrives on pressure, and their blitz games frequently stretch to an eyebrow-raising 78 moves on average, proving patience can be a virtue even at lightning speed.

The Style and Strategy

Known for an aggressive yet deeply strategic approach, Erzhan rarely throws in the towel early—only resigning about 0.7% of the time. They exhibit exceptional tactical awareness, boasting an 86% comeback rate after falling behind and winning more than half the battles even when down a piece. Playing White, they enjoy a 60% win rate, while defensively handling Black pieces with a respectable 51%. Erzhan's endgames are the stuff of legend, appearing in nearly 82% of their games—because the real fun starts when everyone else is tired.

The Psychological Edge

Erzhan's psychological resilience is notable; with only a 7% tilt factor, staying unfazed is their hallmark—befitting their username. Their best form rallies around evenings, particularly at 7 PM, when the stars align and the mind sharpens. Playing on Mondays? They turn into a near-invincible blitz warrior, winning 85% of the time. Erzhan’s games prove that Mondays don't have to be dull.

The Rivalry and Records

Among many opponents, Erzhan has faced iunusovnuriddin and yanhob six times each, winning roughly one-third of those epic matchups. They seem to have an uncanny knack for beating some players 100% of the time while being humbled by others. But hey, no champion rises without encountering worthy foes!

Recent Battles & Victories

Erzhan’s recent victories tell stories of cunning and patience. The latest triumph was a nail-biter against Dashi10 where Unfazed7777 clinched the win on time after a tense Sicilian Defense, Canal Attack encounter. Another recent highlight involved toppling michellopez159 using the French Defense, Kings Indian Attack—proof that no opening is safe when Erzhan is on the prowl.

Final Checkmate

In the grand chessboard of life, Erzhan Zhakshylykov embraces every challenge with a neutral face and a ferocious spirit. Their story is far from over—each move, each game, a chapter of resilience, tactical brilliance, and just the right amount of bravado. So next time you hear the name Unfazed7777, remember it belongs to a player who turns chaos into checkmate.


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Coach Chesswick

Constructive Feedback for Erzhan Zhakshylykov

Erzhan, you have demonstrated solid understanding and tactical awareness in your recent Chess960 games. Here are some personalized insights and areas to focus on to further improve your play:

Strengths:

  • Opening Preparation: Your choice of uncommon Chess960 openings such as Modern Defense setups and flexibility in varied positions is a great asset. You adapt well to unbalanced structures and irregular piece placements.
  • Active Piece Play: You often develop your pieces actively and create threats, as seen in your recent wins. Moves like early knight maneuvers and pressure on opponents’ key squares have helped gain the initiative.
  • Endgame Technique: In several games, you showcased good endgame technique — converting material advantage or exploiting opponent inaccuracies efficiently.

Areas for Improvement:

  • Time Management: In some games, clock pressure affected your decision-making and likely contributed to losses on time or in accuracy. Focus on balancing calculation depth with speed to maintain more stable control over the clock.
  • Pawn Structure Awareness: Occasionally, pawn moves like ...g5 and early ...f5 could weaken your king safety or critical squares. Make sure to evaluate the long-term structural consequences before committing to potentially weakening pawn pushes.
  • Defensive Precision: You’ve sometimes been caught by tactical strikes or missed defensive resources. Regular tactical exercises and reviewing your losses for key turning points will help tighten your defense.
  • Transition to Middlegame: Strengthen your strategic plans during the opening-to-middlegame transition. For instance, consolidating your center control and improving piece coordination before launching attacks can yield more sustainable pressure.

Next Steps for Training:

  • Analyze key moments from recent losses focusing on missed tactical sequences or strategic inaccuracies.
  • Practice timed exercises to improve speed and accuracy under time pressure.
  • Study pawn structures arising from your preferred openings and typical plans related to them.
  • Continue exploring Chess960-specific resources to deepen your understanding of this variant’s peculiarities.

Keep up the good work, stay curious, and maintain consistent training. Your results and improvements are evidence of your growing strength. Looking forward to seeing your progress!



🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
Filip Dowgird 1W / 0L / 0D View
mathemann29 1W / 0L / 0D View
Bryle Arellano 1W / 0L / 0D View
openingggs 0W / 1L / 0D View
silvermiracle 1W / 0L / 0D View
Aku Salonen 1W / 0L / 0D View
Clément Candelot 2W / 0L / 0D View
saqo25 1W / 0L / 0D View
BSWPaulsen 0W / 1L / 0D View
professionalwinner_2025 1W / 0L / 0D View
Most Played Opponents
asad_k_1 17W / 0L / 0D View Games
Vsevolod Ovchinnikov 2W / 4L / 1D View Games
Juan Pablo Hobaica 3W / 2L / 1D View Games
iunusovnuriddin 2W / 3L / 1D View Games
joshukid 1W / 3L / 1D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2270 2806 2261
2024 2270 2664
Rating by Year2024202528062270YearRatingBulletBlitz

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 116W / 61L / 9D 101W / 76L / 12D 80.0
2024 72W / 38L / 9D 62W / 42L / 8D 80.1

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 25 12 12 1 48.0%
Caro-Kann Defense 23 19 3 1 82.6%
Amar Gambit 19 11 8 0 57.9%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 18 14 3 1 77.8%
Amazon Attack 16 10 5 1 62.5%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 15 12 3 0 80.0%
Queen's Indian Defense: Buerger Variation 12 6 5 1 50.0%
Sicilian Defense 12 9 3 0 75.0%
Döry Defense 11 8 3 0 72.7%
King's Indian Defense 11 6 3 2 54.5%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Bishop's Opening: 3.d3 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Catalan Opening 1 1 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 21 3
Losing 7 0
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