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Zurab Javakhadze IM

Zurability Dallas Since 2016 (Active) Chess.com ♟♟♟♟♟♟♟
52.6% W 41.5% L 5.9% D
Bullet
2934
4882W 4059L 432D
Blitz
2861
5103W 3912L 696D
Rapid
2534
195W 62L 20D
Daily
1066
43W 21L 2D

Zurab Javakhadze, Known Online as Zurability

Zurab Javakhadze, better known by the username Zurability, is a FIDE International Master, online chess competitor, and streamer with a clear fondness for making the clock panic. His chess profile combines elite tactical skill, relentless activity, and a special talent for turning a few seconds into a full strategic resource.

A Bullet Specialist with Serious Staying Power

Although Zurability has competed across multiple formats, bullet is the natural habitat. The data records thousands of bullet games, a peak bullet rating of 2961, and a winning record that shows remarkable consistency in one of chess's least forgiving time controls.

His longest recorded winning streak reached 27 games. That is long enough for opponents to begin questioning their opening preparation, their mouse, and possibly the laws of time itself.

Bullet Rating290627702633249623592016: 26202017: 26122018: 24042019: 24092020: 26632021: 27322022: 25552023: 26842024: 26812025: 28612026: 283820162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Opening Repertoire

Zurability's repertoire is broad and adventurous. In blitz, the Sicilian Defense has been especially productive, while the Sicilian Dragon Variation has also delivered excellent results. The Caro-Kann Defense is another dependable choice, offering a more solid counterpoint to his sharper attacking systems.

His bullet games feature everything from the King's Indian Attack and Nimzo-Larsen Attack to gambits with names that sound like they were invented during a particularly energetic stream. This variety makes him difficult to prepare for and even harder to predict when the clock is nearly empty.

Win Rate by Opening0%25%75%100%50%Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit: 48.5% over 885 gamesColle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation: 52.5% over 824 gamesSicilian Defense: 56.0% over 659 gamesAmar Gambit: 54.3% over 648 gamesModern: 54.5% over 629 gamesEnglish Opening: Agincourt Defense: 51.3% over 454 gamesHungarian Opening: Wied…48%Colle System: Rhamphorh…52%Sicilian Defense56%Amar Gambit54%Modern54%English Opening: Aginco…51%

Playing Style

  • Strong attacking instincts, particularly with the queen and rook.
  • A high comeback rate, showing that a lost piece is often treated as a plot twist rather than a conclusion.
  • More success with White than Black, though both sides of the board remain dangerous.
  • Frequent endgames and a willingness to keep fighting long after a casual player would have started browsing snacks.
  • Excellent performance when delivering the first check, with the initiative often becoming a practical advantage.

International Master and Chess Streamer

As a FIDE International Master, Zurab Javakhadze brings established over-the-board strength to his online games. As a streamer, he also offers viewers a front-row seat to high-level decision-making under extreme time pressure, where opening knowledge, tactical awareness, and rapid calculation all have to work at once.

For fans searching for a dynamic chess streamer, bullet expert, and entertaining International Master, Zurability stands out as a player who can make fast chess look both precise and delightfully chaotic.

Signature Snapshot

  • Player: Zurab Javakhadze
  • Username: Zurability
  • Title: FIDE International Master
  • Preferred format: Bullet
  • Role: Competitive chess player and streamer
  • Longest winning streak: 27 games
Bio last updated 2026-09-14