Robert Safin - FIDE Master Extraordinaire
Once upon a chessboard, in the kingdom of pawns and queens, a legend named Robert Safin emerged. Not just any player, but a FIDE Master, wielding his pieces like a seasoned tactician wielding a finely honed blade. Robert’s journey through the 64 squares is a thrilling saga of brilliance, bravery, and sometimes, blissful blunders.
Rating Rollercoaster & Peak Performances
Rated with peaks soaring above 2700 in blitz chess, Robert has proven himself a force to reckon with in lightning-fast games. His blitz peak came in the summer heat of 2022, reaching an eye-popping 2708—enough to make other grandmasters whisper his name in hushed tones.
Not one to be pigeonholed, his bullet games have touched 2598, rapid climbing to a neat 2349, and daily chess at a respectable 2148, showing that whether it’s rapid-fire or contemplative, Robert’s mind is a chess Swiss Army knife.
Playing Style: The Art of Endgames and Tactical Mayhem
Endgames are Robert’s happy place, with a staggering 83.67% frequency—most players like sunsets, but Robert prefers endgame sunsets. He dances through the late phases with an average of 80 moves in victories, demonstrating deep patience and strategic flair.
His comeback rate is nothing short of heroic: over 85% of the time, Robert dusts himself off and turns losing positions into wins. Talk about resilience! Sure, he might tilt now and then (a tilt factor of 13), but who doesn’t when the chess gods play tricks?
Win-Loss Drama and Openings Mystery
With over 1125 wins in blitz, Robert’s victories outshine his losses, though it’s never dull with 1066 defeats and 188 draws seasoning the mix. His opening repertoire remains a "Top Secret," fitting for a player who likes to keep foes guessing and spectators guessing even harder.
Psychological Insights and Chess Personality
Robert’s best hour to tangle on the board? Weirdly enough, it’s around 2 AM when the world sleeps and the pawns come alive. Early resignation is almost alien to him (1.99% rate), proving our hero fights for every move. White pieces bring him a bit more luck (51.17% win rate) than black, but don’t count his blacks out just yet—still a strong 45.57% win rate there.
Loyal Foes and Famous Feats
Robert’s most frequent sparring partners include kavyev_ruslan and lagmantr, with tough battles and deep rivalries. And to add some spice, his win rates against various opponents swing wildly, from perfect 100% triumphs to humbling 0%, keeping the chess rollercoaster thrill alive.
Recent Glory
His latest blitz conquest on April 1st, 2025, saw Robert (a.k.a. Angel_Hranitel_37) dismantle his foe with a resignation victory, sealing the deal after a tactical melee and demonstrating why he’s one to watch in the titled Tuesday blitz tournaments.
Conclusion
Whether igniting fireworks in blitz, outwitting opponents in bullet, or patiently grinding out wins in rapid and daily games, Robert Safin is the embodiment of chess passion and prowess. A FIDE Master, a warrior, and perhaps someday, a grandmaster in the making—or at least the king of his local chessboard saga.