Arthur Muromtsev (ARTHURMOTIVATOR)
FIDE Master, Blitz Savant, and Secret Keeper
Arthur Muromtsev is a FIDE Master who has dazzled the chess world with a combination of gritty determination and a dash of mystery — 1754 blitz games played under the banner of "Top Secret" openings, no less. With a knack for comebacks (an incredible 87.1% comeback rate) and a 100% win rate after losing a piece, Arthur proves to be a resilient force on the board, refusing to fold under pressure.
Rated steadily around the 2300+ blitz mark in the early 2020s, Arthur’s rating reflected not just skill but endurance—boasting an average game length of over 70 moves in wins and even longer in losses, showcasing a penchant for long, grueling battles. Whether wielding the white or black pieces, Arthur maintains a solid win rate, particularly shining with White at nearly 49%.
Despite some ups and downs (like a striking drop to 1502 blitz rating in 2025, which might be blamed on sudden distractions or an affinity for coffee breaks mid-game), Arthur remains a fierce competitor with a longest winning streak of 10 games and a stubborn tilt factor of 11 — well below "rage quit" level, but enough to keep things interesting. His psychological resilience is evident from the 45% better wins in rated games compared to casual ones; clearly, Arthur thrives when the stakes are high.
Outside the numbers, Arthur’s opponent records read like a suspense thriller: undefeated against some foes, utterly thwarted by others, and a mysterious split personality reflected in mixed results with frequent opponents — perhaps a sign that some players just haven't cracked Arthur’s "Top Secret" code yet!
When Arthur isn’t unraveling complex endgames (spotlighting an 81% endgame frequency), they can be found playing blitz at odd hours, especially around 23:00 where a 57% win rate suggests late-night brilliance, or at 13:00 where a sharp 71% win rate hints that lunchtime strategies might be a secret weapon.
Arthur Muromtsev: a master of mystery, resilience, and relentless blitz battles.
