Олег Губанов IM

Олег Губанов (abikor)

International Master of Blitz and Rapid Chess

Meet Олег Губанов, a formidable International Master whose blitz battles are nothing short of epic. Known by his online moniker abikor, Олег dances across the 64 squares with agility and cunning, proudly waving the IM title from FIDE like a knight brandishing a sword. His sharp wit is rivaled only by his quick moves under the clock!

Career Highlights & Style

Since 2021, Олег has blitzed through thousands of games, with his rating soaring up to a peak of 2534 in August 2024. An avalanche of victories (1936 wins in blitz alone!) attest to his skills. His win rate hovers impressively around 51% on his favorite day, Saturday, and reaches an almost supernatural peak at 3 AM, his prime time for mind battles.

Known for his impressive tactical awareness and a comeback rate that would make Phoenix jealous (85.6%), Олег isn’t one to throw in the towel easily. Even after losing a piece, he retains nearly a 50% chance of striking back! Not one for early surrender, his early resignation rate is a humble 0.54%, showing a fighter’s heart through and through.

Signature Openings & Playing Personality

Beware anyone who faces Олег’s Top Secret opening (a cheeky name or an enigma?), which he’s employed over 3700 times with a solid 51% win rate. He’s dabbled in classical defences too: the Philidor Defense, Alekhine's Defense, and the Benko Gambit have all felt the sting of his preparation and prowess.

Not only does he wield his pieces like a master craftsman, but Олег’s average game length over wins and losses suggests a love for deep, strategic battles — the average winning game clocks in around 75 moves, allowing plenty of room for drama and unexpected twists. Endgames are his playground, featuring in over 77% of his games—a true connoisseur of chess finesse.

Recent Adventures at the Board

His most recent celebrated victory was against "Chesstrueno" in a marathon Philidor exchange battle, where Олег’s positional mastery secured a resignation after a tough struggle. Conversely, even champions have off days; his last loss came from a sharp and sneaky Polish Defense opening, proving that even International Masters can sometimes be outwitted.

Fun Facts

• His best time of day? The early morning hours, 3 AM, when the world sleeps but his knights jump awake.
• He’s undefeated against usernames like needsomebetterusername, sh1l1ysh41m0n, and zenitushka, boasting a perfect 100% win rate against them.
• Despite his serious title and skills, Олег’s use of “Top Secret” as his go-to opening name hints at a cheeky sense of humor.
• Shows remarkable resilience with an 85.6% comeback rate, so don’t count him out even if you snatch a piece early!

In Conclusion

Олег Губанов is a chess warrior who combines sharp tactical skill, strategic depth, and a dash of humor into a formidable package. Whether blitzing at dawn or unraveling secrets in his “Top Secret” opening, he’s a player worth watching and perhaps occasionally fearing. Keep an eye on abikor, because his story is still unfolding, one brilliant move at a time.