Meet Muhammadali Usarov
Muhammadali Usarov, known online as usarov, is a Rapid format warrior with an appetite for open and tactical battles. Over nearly a decade he has built one of the most active profiles around, with more than 19,000 rated Rapid games to his name. He has pushed his Rapid play to 2116 (2026-05-31), and his longevity alone tells the story of a player who never logs off quietly.
The Rapid Engine
Rapid is clearly where Usarov lives. His growth from a modest 999 in late 2018 to a peak above 2100 in 2026 shows a steady climb powered by volume.
He is also a night owl: his best winning percentage comes at 23:00, and his worst around 22:00, which suggests exactly one cup of coffee too many. He can go on tears, with a longest winning streak of 15 games, and on the flip side, a brutal 17 game slide that would make most players rage quit permanently.Openings with Personality
Usarov is not shy about jumping into the deep end. He loves the Center Game, scoring nearly 58 percent with it in Rapid, and the Scotch Game, where he has crossed 1,300 games. He has also played the wild Blackburne Shilling Gambit almost 1,500 times in Rapid, which is a serious commitment to chaos. His
shows a player who favors sharp, tactical setups over slow positional maneuvering.Rivalries
No biography would be complete without rivals. Usarov has crossed swords with ergash_2111 a remarkable 367 times, a rivalry that has not gone his way overall. He has also battled ergash_921 and ergashkarim, same family, same pain. Against some opponents he shines, including Maicon Anderson and latebegin, where his records are lopsided in his favor. Even the toughest rivalries have produced plenty of drama along the way.
A Fighter Until the End
Usarov rarely surrenders. His comeback rate sits at an impressive 82.6 percent, and he wins almost 46 percent of games even after losing a piece. He is far more dangerous against lower rated opposition, winning 67 percent of those games, while holding his own at equal rating. While draws are almost a foreign concept to him, his fighting spirit makes every match worth watching. If you catch him at 23:00, be afraid.