Zurab Tqebuchava IM

Zurab Tqebuchava - International Master of Chess

Known in the chess community as ZuraTqebuchava, Zurab is not just any player; he is an esteemed International Master, a title awarded by FIDE that proves he's cracked the code of the royal game better than most.

Tracing his rapid rating journey from a humble 1361 in 2020 to an impressive peak of 2432 in 2024, Zurab's ascent is the stuff of chess legend. Consistently battling it out in hundreds of games each year — we're talking 691 rapid games in 2024 alone — he shows both stamina and passion for the board.

With lightning-fast reflexes, Zurab also dominates the blitz scene, where his peak rating climbed up to 2383 in 2024. And while bullet chess isn’t exactly his favorite knight’s gambit (maxing just above 1100), it’s clear he prefers a bit more thinking time before delivering that checkmate.

Playing Style & Mindset

Zurab approaches chess like a grandmaster tactician who also appreciates a good comeback story — boasting an 88% comeback rate and undefeated when down a piece (yes, really, 100% win rate after losing a piece!). This might explain his average wins lasting around 78 moves, proving he loves a drawn-out battle rather than a quick conquest.

Although his "tilt factor" clocks in at 14 (chess players might want to keep an eye on that during a losing streak), Zura famously ends games with impressive endgame precision, demonstrated by playing endgames in nearly 85% of his games.

Notable Streaks & Fun Facts

His longest winning streak is an admirable 11 games, a feat that certainly sent shivers down his opponents' spines.

This strategist also battles most successfully on Fridays and early morning hours (6 AM anyone?), where his win rate climbs above 50%, probably while most humans are still hitting snooze.

Enemies & Allies at the Board

Zurab’s recent opponents include the likes of pilzerich, muratmxh, and evilkingslayer3000 — intimidating usernames that seem perfectly suited to the battlefield of 64 squares.

And he even dominates some of them with 100% win rates, proving foes beware: when Zurab’s on the board, the kings are not safe.

In Summary

Whether it’s the rapid, blitz, or daily game he’s attacking, Zurab Tqebuchava brings experience, endurance, and an almost superhero-like resilience to the table. He doesn’t just play chess; he lives it — piece by calculated piece, move by move, with the cunning of a true International Master.