Artem Koval, FIDE Master
Artem Koval, also known online as Artem_Koval, is a FIDE Master with a distinctly modern online chess profile. The data paints a picture of a highly active competitor who is especially comfortable when the clock is running faster than the opening theory.
With Bullet listed as the preferred time control, Artem has built a reputation for quick decisions, tactical pressure, and the occasional move that seems to have been calculated by instinct, caffeine, or both.
Playing Style and Competitive Record
Artem’s recorded results include 812 wins, 370 losses, and 43 draws in bullet chess, along with 1,512 wins in blitz and a particularly strong rapid record of 150 wins, 31 losses, and 6 draws. The rapid results suggest that the speed is not merely a party trick. Artem can also handle games with enough time to think.
- Longest winning streak: 30 games
- Current winning streak in the dataset: 14 games
- Comeback rate after difficult positions: 85.89%
- Win rate after losing a piece: 60.06%
- Most common checking piece: the queen
Artem’s statistics also show a strong preference for fighting chess. Games frequently reach the endgame, and the player wins more often with White than Black, though neither color appears to have received a formal complaint.
Opening Repertoire
Artem’s repertoire is broad, adventurous, and occasionally delightfully mischievous. The Modern Defense is a major feature of the record, producing especially strong results in blitz and rapid play. The Scandinavian Defense is another standout, with an impressive bullet win rate and a reputation for getting the game out of familiar territory early.
Other recurring choices include the Caro-Kann Defense, French Defense, QGD: Albin, 3.dxe5, and several Sicilian structures. In bullet, the Scandinavian Defense and French Defense: Advance Variation have been particularly productive, suggesting that Artem enjoys positions where initiative matters more than leisurely pawn appreciation.
When playing White, Artem often begins with e4, though more recent records also feature d4 and Nf3. The overall repertoire balances principled central play with enough surprises to keep opponents from settling in too comfortably.
Performance Snapshot
Artem’s strongest recorded peak came in bullet, reaching 2728, while blitz also climbed to 2640. The numbers reflect sustained improvement over several years, with major jumps in both speed and consistency. In short, Artem appears to have turned rapid-fire chess into a long-term training program.
Legacy at the Board
Artem Koval’s profile is that of a versatile FIDE Master who thrives on activity, tactical chances, and resilient recovery. Whether launching a sharp opening, surviving a lost-looking position, or racing the clock in bullet, Artem brings the same essential quality to the board: the game is not over until Artem says it is, preferably with a queen check.