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Zaza Khoperia: The Unstoppable Blitz Maestro

Meet Zaza Khoperia, a fierce competitor in the world of online chess with a blitz rating that could make even Magnus Carlsen blink twice. Rated as high as 2679 in blitz as of January 2025, Zaza's rapid-fire tactical prowess is practically legendary. Whether it's bullet, blitz, or rapid, Zaza shows a persistent determination—and a touch of stubbornness—that defines a true chess warrior.

Zaza's chess journey is a rollercoaster of stunning comebacks (with an impressive 86% comeback rate!) and bitter defeats, but always played with relentless spirit. Known for playing long endgames—averaging over 82 moves in winning games—he sweats the small stuff like a detective sniffing out blunders one move at a time.

Despite a tilt factor of 16 (hey, nobody’s perfect), Zaza’s psychological endurance is commendable, often turning losses into future wins. And don't be fooled by the occasional resignation—he's quick on the draw, but never quick to give up. His white pieces often carry a win rate of around 44%, but with black, he still regularly instills fear into opponents (38.5% wins!).

His opening repertoire is as eclectic as a buffet menu—from the mysterious "Top Secret" to the classic Caro-Kann Defense and intriguing English Openings. His favorite playground? Blitz chess, where he’s collected over 13,000 wins and battled through 15,000 losses and 3,300 draws—a true testament to his love and dedication to the game, not just the scoreboard.

Recent Highlights:

• Won a thrilling 52-move blitz match against Filip Opheim in June 2025, closing it gracefully with a resignation victory.
• Checkmated OmerAmirAkdag in a strategic modern defense battle, showing off his sharp tactical vision.
• On the flip side, saw a tough loss to Trickfreak by resignation in a battle of English Openings—proof that even grandmasters have off days.

Whether you call him Zaza or Zaza_Khoperia, there’s no denying his passion, endurance, and a dash of wizardry on the chessboard. Keep your knights close, your queens closer, and your pawns... well, better watch out. Here comes the blitz storm!