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Zehro Zahirovic

Username: Zehro_zahirovic123456789

Playing Since: 2022-11-25 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟♟♟

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Rapid: 2419
117W / 59L / 30D
Blitz: 2487
12250W / 9642L / 1801D
Bullet: 1515
0W / 3L / 0D

Zehro Zahirovic: The Blitz Maestro with a Penchant for Sicilian Surprises

Meet Zehro Zahirovic, known in the chess realm as Zehro_zahirovic123456789, a player whose blitz games are as spicy and unpredictable as a Sicilian Defense with a twist! With a peak blitz rating soaring to an impressive 2487 in May 2025, Zehro has proven to be a relentless and resourceful tactician.

Playing Style & Mindset

Zehro is a warrior of the 64 squares, boasting a remarkable comeback rate of 86.69%. This means even when the proverbial knight is lost, don’t count Zehro out! Tactical awesomeness meets a psychological resilience—he’s only got a tilt factor of 10, which, for the emotionally intense world of blitz chess, is basically zen mastery.

His average game is a marathon, stretching out past 80 moves in both wins and losses, revealing a player who loves the long, grueling battle over quick flurries.

Favourite Openings

Zehro’s deck is loaded with tricky openings, notably the Closed Sicilian Defense Fianchetto Variation, where he has played over 1000 games, winning a hearty 52.82% of them. The Sicilian Defense McDonnell Attack and the Caro Kann Defense also appear frequently in his repertoire, showing he's no stranger to dynamic, counter-punching openings that catapult him into sharp tactical melee.

Clock Wizardry

With a preferred time control in Rapid chess, Zehro demonstrates a perfect blend of quick decision-making and deep strategy. His best playing hours are curious — when most are winding down at midnight, his win rate spikes, showing he might just be a chess night owl.

Don’t let his calm demeanor fool you; his average first capture move is around move 7, showing a willingness to clash early and often.

Epic Matches & Rivalries

Facing a broad gallery of opponents, Zehro’s greatest nemeses include adisdale (with a see-saw battle of 1939 games), and mume55 — the battlefield where hundreds of clashes unfolded. Yet he maintains impressive winning records against most of his frequent challengers, proving that perseverance pays off.

Highlight: Most Recent Win

In his latest triumph against shuhrat73, Zehro showcased his signature style disentangling tension with an elegant sequence involving the English Defense. After a tense battle starting with 1. e4, he calmly forced a resignation on move 56, proving once again why his opponents fear his endgame stamina.


Career Highlights & Stats

  • Total Blitz Wins: 10,946
  • Rapid Wins: 56
  • Current Losing Streak: 1 (even the best have their days!)
  • Longest Winning Streak: 16 games (talk about going on a hot streak!)
  • Psychological Resilience: Masters the 'tilt' struggle with grace

Fun Fact

Despite all the statistics, Zehro’s real secret weapon is his knack for making his opponents wonder if they accidentally signed up for a blitzstorm or a long-form strategic marathon — sometimes on the very same day!

Keep your eyes on this player; you never know when he'll launch a devastating Sicilian McDonnell Attack or whip out a sneaky French Defense Steiner Variation to keep you on your toes.


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Positives in Your Recent Blitz Games

Zehro, your recent games show strong resilience and ability to capitalize on opponent mistakes, which is crucial in blitz chess.

  • You applied aggressive and proactive play, often initiating attacks early, especially with pawn breaks and piece activity.
  • Your opening choices reflect a solid understanding of mainstream defenses such as the Caro-Kann Defense and Sicilian Defense where your win rates exceed 53%, demonstrating effective preparation.
  • You manage your time reasonably well under pressure, maintaining composure in complex positions and capitalizing on tactical opportunities.
  • Your ability to convert advantages into wins in endgames, including complex pawn structures, is noticeable from your winning games.
  • Rating progression over 6 and 12 months shows a consistent positive trend indicating steady improvement and learning.

Areas for Improvement

While your overall performance is solid, here are some key areas to focus on to further boost your blitz results.

  • Opening Stability: Although you perform well with certain openings like the Caro-Kann and Closed Sicilian, your win rate drops below 50% in the Scandinavian Defense (46.65%). Consider reviewing and deepening your understanding of this less favorable opening to reduce losses.
  • Handling Counterattacks: In some losses, you encountered strong counterplay after you committed pawns or pieces forward. Improving your tactical alertness to opponent threats and countermeasures can reduce costly errors.
  • Time Management: There were instances where time pressure influenced the outcomes adversely. Work on balancing speed with accuracy, especially in the middle game where complex decisions matter most.
  • Endgame Technique: Despite some good conversions, several losses suggest opportunities to sharpen your endgame calculations, particularly in rook and minor piece endgames.
  • Consistent Defensive Play: Developing a stronger defensive mindset will help you maintain equilibrium when under attack, avoiding early resignations or blunders in sharp positions.

Suggestions for Training Focus

To enhance your blitz performance consistently, consider incorporating these training goals:

  • Study typical counterattacking ideas and resources in the Scandinavian Defense and other openings where your performance could improve.
  • Practice timed tactical puzzles emphasizing spotting counter-threats and defensive tactics under time constraints.
  • Review classic endgame positions involving pawns and rook endings to improve technique and reduce mistakes when ahead or defending.
  • Analyze your own blitz losses more deeply to identify recurring tactical or strategic mistakes and update your repertoire accordingly.
  • Use incremental time controls occasionally to practice thoughtful decision making that can then be adapted for faster blitz tempo.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
chemmen 13W / 10L / 2D
tilahun-abel-mathewos 1W / 0L / 0D
russell_2000 1W / 1L / 0D
ajismanheri16 6W / 0L / 0D
rohmanski 2W / 5L / 0D
gleiwitz1 15W / 6L / 1D
romankramargel 16W / 5L / 5D
paw888 15W / 13L / 2D
shimwana 18W / 25L / 6D
ckca 2W / 3L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
adisdale 886W / 867L / 186D
mume55 582W / 668L / 80D
mume222 78W / 81L / 7D
frencpawn 64W / 38L / 2D
dimych01 58W / 37L / 4D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 1515 2489 2412
2024 2394 2250
2023 1747 2212 2241
2022 2214 2254
Rating by Year202220232024202524891515YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 1620W / 1117L / 238D 1475W / 1221L / 270D 85.5
2024 1946W / 1430L / 300D 1742W / 1632L / 287D 82.2
2023 2624W / 1827L / 342D 2370W / 2049L / 312D 82.0
2022 285W / 186L / 34D 249W / 207L / 41D 83.9

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense: Closed 2716 1456 1058 202 53.6%
Caro-Kann Defense 1124 637 399 88 56.7%
Sicilian Defense 843 449 337 57 53.3%
French Defense 755 402 299 54 53.2%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 617 324 243 50 52.5%
Scandinavian Defense 606 282 264 60 46.5%
Philidor Defense 538 273 223 42 50.7%
Barnes Defense 449 248 178 23 55.2%
Czech Defense 438 234 173 31 53.4%
KGD: Classical, 3.Bc4 437 228 174 35 52.2%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense: Closed 16 11 1 4 68.8%
Caro-Kann Defense 15 7 5 3 46.7%
Sicilian Defense 13 8 4 1 61.5%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 11 7 3 1 63.6%
French Defense 8 6 1 1 75.0%
Philidor Defense 7 5 2 0 71.4%
Giuoco Piano: Tarrasch Variation 6 4 2 0 66.7%
Scandinavian Defense 6 2 3 1 33.3%
Scotch Game 6 4 1 1 66.7%
Czech Defense 4 2 2 0 50.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense: Closed 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Scandinavian Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Barnes Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 16 0
Losing 10 1