avslugin80: The Blitz Marathoner
avslugin80 is a high-volume online chess competitor who first appeared in late 2017. Starting from a modest 933 Blitz rating, he climbed past 2100 within months and has since built a reputation as one of the most active players on the platform. Despite being a Blitz monster, he lists Daily as his preferred time control, and his perfect 14-0 record there shows a patient side. His Blitz peak reached 2680 (2026-09-10), a remarkable climb from his early days.
Career Path
From 2017 through 2026, avslugin80's Blitz rating followed a steady upward arc, punctuated by intense bursts of play. He crossed 2400 in 2024, touched 2500 in 2025, and reached his all-time high in 2026. His longest winning streak is 38 games, a sign of his ability to enter a groove and keep converting.
Playing Style and Openings
avslugin80 is an aggressive but resilient player. His comeback rate is 83.15 percent, and he still wins more than half of his games after losing a piece, which suggests he never stops fighting. He favors solid yet flexible setups, with the Caro-Kann Defense appearing in thousands of his Blitz games. As White, he often steers into the Amazon Attack and has also scored well with the London Poisoned Pawn Variation. His first move choice has evolved over time: heavy 1.e4 in 2017 and 2018, then a clear shift to 1.d4 from 2020 onward.
Rivalries and Volume
No opponent has faced avslugin80 more often than Henk Schmitz, who has played him 46 times. Other frequent rivals include Norman Weinstein, bata_bg, and Ivan Illiev. He holds winning records against several of them, including a dominant 23 wins against ch3. His overall volume is staggering: more than 10,000 Blitz wins alone, plus strong results in Bullet and Rapid.
Fun Facts
- His longest winning streak is 38 games.
- He is undefeated in Daily chess, winning all 14 recorded games.
- His best hour to play is 17:00, when his win rate jumps to nearly 57 percent.
- He rarely resigns early, with an early resignation rate just over 1 percent.