Roman Rychkov NM

Roman Rychkov (arthasxx29) - National Master Extraordinaire

Meet Roman Rychkov, a title-wielding National Master whose chess journey reads like a thrilling saga of strategy, resilience, and the occasional epic comeback. Starting his blitz journey in 2019 with a modest 1802 rating, Roman quickly catapulted himself into the upper echelons of online chess, peaking at an astonishing 2618 blitz rating in October 2024. If that doesn’t scream "chess wizard," what does?

Roman’s style is a charming cocktail of patience and tactical prowess. With an average of nearly 70 moves per win, it’s clear they prefer the scenic route over quick knockouts. This player doesn't shy from long endgames either, featuring an impressive Endgame Frequency of nearly 75%. It’s no surprise that Roman's comeback rate is a staggering 78.46%, proving that even if moments of peril arise, surrender is far from this master’s vocabulary.

Blitz is where Roman truly shines, boasting over 1,000 wins and a marathon-like career tally of thousands of rated games. When the clock ticks down fast, Roman’s tactical awareness takes center stage, making wins steadily pile up and losses relatively rare—even if the psychological tilt factor is a humble 8 (because, hey, everyone has those days!). Their lightning-fast reflexes are on display between the magical hours of 6 AM to 12 PM when the win rate hits a perfect 100%—morning chess dominance, anyone?

Not limited to blitz, Roman’s daily chess record is downright terrifying for opponents: an astounding 91.73% win rate and a nearly flawless streak of 577 wins out of 629 games. One might say, if chess were a marathon, Roman would be the one casually strolling past the crowd, sipping coffee, and then sprinting to the finish with a flourish.

Fun Facts & Quirks

• Roman’s longest winning streak is a jaw-dropping 43 games. Yes, you read that correctly—43!
• Despite the rapid style being their least frequent, Roman holds a 69.23% win rate there too—never one to leave easy points on the board.
• Known to keep a cool head, Roman has only resigned while winning in 937 cases – perhaps a deep philosophical chess move, or maybe just knowing how to cut losses gracefully.
• Top secret opening secrets have powered Roman to nearly 48% wins in over 2,100 blitz games! Opponents beware: many moves remain shrouded in mystery.

Recent Highlights

Roman’s latest battles include a sharp victory on November 4, 2024, where a fierce Caro-Kann Panov Modern Defense ended with a win on time, showcasing both endurance and strategic dominance. Losses do happen—even champions stumble—but this only adds to the legend of a player who rises, learns, and charges forward.

"Chess isn’t just a game; it’s Roman's arena where each pawn has a story and every king fears his next move."