About Edmond Begaj (velabishti)
Edmond Begaj, known online as velabishti, is a spirited and relentless chess player who has made his name in fast time controls. A self-described blitz specialist, he favors sharp, practical play and loves positions where tactics meet tricky endgames. Expect creative f4 openings and a grin after the clock hits zero.
Preferred time control - Blitz. Peak blitz performance is summarized here: 2278 (2026-03-06). For a quick visual of his rating arc, see
.Playing Style
Velabishti blends patience with aggression. He rarely quits early and plays long games that often reach complex endgames. Opponents find him hard to break in the late phase of the game.
- Endgame frequency - very high, often converting slight advantages in long fights.
- Avg moves per win - about 79 moves, showing deep grind and persistence.
- Best time of day - midnight is when the tactical radar is sharpest.
- Tilt factor - moderate; manageable but real, so be polite if you beat him once.
Openings and Repertoire
Edmond favors offbeat but sound systems. The Bird Opening and its Dutch Variation are signature choices. He also handles French and Sicilian structures with confidence.
- Bird Opening - an essential part of his white repertoire. See Bird Opening.
- Bird Opening - Dutch Variation and Batavo Gambit - frequent, aggressive lines. See Batavo Gambit.
- French Defense - reliable against heavy tactics and endgame play.
- Sicilian Defense and Accelerated Dragon - flexible counterplay when responding with black.
Representative opening performance in blitz:
- Bird Opening - overall win rate around 53 percent in blitz.
- Bird Opening: Dutch Variation - solid results with a win rate about 51 percent.
- French Defense - roughly 52 percent win rate in blitz games.
Records and Trends
Edmond is a high-volume blitz competitor who has built a deep set of head-to-head records and useful time of day trends.
- All blitz decisions combined - tens of thousands of games recorded across years, proving endurance and experience.
- Notable streaks - longest winning streak 16 games; longest losing streak 12 games; current losing streak is short.
- Most played opponents include Ardito1 and romask, offering many rematches and spicy rivalries.
- Top hours to play - strong results around midnight and early morning hours, with several hourly win rate peaks.
Notable Game and Example
A memorable encounter can be revisited here: View Game. Below is a short illustrative Bird Opening sequence that captures his style - early flank play, quick piece activity, and long term pressure.
Example mini score:
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SEO Summary and Notes
Edmond Begaj velabishti - chess biography, blitz specialist, Bird Opening expert, Batavo Gambit practitioner, French Defense and Sicilian player. Use the chart and stat blocks above to explore rating history and peak performance. For opponent study, start with Ardito1 and build your preparation around typical Bird and Dutch structures.
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