Michał Kopczyński (aka Actuary44)
Title: Candidate Master (FIDE)
Meet Michał Kopczyński, also known in the digital battlegrounds as Actuary44 – a formidable Candidate Master with a blitz rating that can more than intimidate your morning coffee. Michał started his competitive blitz journey back in 2011, boldly entering the fray at a modest 1449 rating. Fast forward to 2025, and his peak blitz rating has soared past 2600, firmly placing him among the elite speed chess contenders.
Career Highlights & Playing Style
Throughout his career, Michał has engaged in nearly a thousand blitz games, favoring a myriad of openings but often keeping opponents guessing with "Unknown Opening" strategies – a cloak-and-dagger approach if there ever was one, boasting a win rate close to 46% in blitz. When he’s not experimenting with stealthy openings, the Sicilian Defense Smith Morra Gambit Declined Alapin Formation gives him a perfect 100% win rate in his limited encounters – talk about having a secret weapon!
A player with a sharp tactical awareness, Michał’s known to have a comeback rate nearing 90%, meaning he rarely folds under pressure. Even after losing a piece, he manages to win nearly 45% of the time, proving resilience sharper than a knight’s fork.
Statistics That Tell a Story
- Total Blitz Games: Over 1100 games with a near-even split between wins and losses, peppered by inspiring draws.
- Bullet Rating Peak: Reached an impressive 2419 rating in 2025, showing his speed chess skills are just as lethal.
- Longest Winning Streak: 7 wins in a row – enough to convince any opponent that they’re probably doomed.
- Current Challenges: Facing tiny hiccups with a recent 2-game losing streak, because even chess heroes have off-days.
Personality & Quirks
Known for avoiding early resignations (only about 2.4% early bows), Michał prefers to wrestle opponents in grueling endgames — no wonder his games average around 75 moves per win! Curiously, his Sunday matches are his lucky charm with a win rate surpassing 57%, perhaps proof that his chess skills are blessed by the weekend gods.
Recent Memorable Game
On June 3rd, 2025, battling in the “Early Titled Tuesday Blitz” tournament on Chess.com, Michał (Actuary44) brilliantly secured victory against ChellyArt, culminating in a resignation after a dynamic middle game and a final forceful rook maneuver. His mastery over the Caro-Kann Defense (Main Line) was on full display, dominating from start to finish.
Opponent Highlights & Rivalries
Michał has faced numerous foes with varied success, including multiple matches against “bazar-wokzal” and “karinachess1.” He shines brightest against some opponents like “tomliu777” and “donjuanegenaro,” maintaining a perfect win record, while others serve as reminders that even the best can stumble.
In summary, Michał Kopczyński is a strategic tactician and speed chess enthusiast who knows how to keep his audience entertained — whether by toppling grandmasters or keeping his enemies endlessly puzzled with unpredictable opening moves. Just don’t challenge him after 7 PM; that’s when his winning streaks light up brightest!