Nikolai Vlassov - The International Master Extraordinaire
Meet Nikolai Vlassov, a chess wizard who proudly wears the title of International Master bestowed by FIDE. With a blitz rating soaring above 2750, Nikolai has clearly made a habit of leaving opponents scratching their heads (and sometimes their manes).
Chess Career Highlights
Nikolai's journey through the ranks is a roller coaster ride of strategic brilliance, occasional cheeky blunders, and a remarkable knack for comebacks—boasting an incredible 83.88% comeback rate when the chips are down. Not one to give up early, he keeps calm and pieces on, averaging over 73 moves per win in his games.
Playing Style & Personality
Blessed with a tactical awareness that keeps foes guessing, Nikolai has a habit of bouncing back from losing pieces with a near 48% win rate afterward—a feat that would make any chess coach proud. While his opponents sometimes see their king promptly checkmated, others might notice his 'early resignation' rate is quite modest at just over 1%, proving he fights to the end... well, most of the time.
Known to play his best moves bright and early at 7 AM, one could say Nikolai’s brain wakes up quicker than his alarm clock. Whether wielding white or black pieces, he maintains a solid winning record, always ready to open with a surprise move from the Alapin Sicilian or the mysterious “Top Secret” opening.
Achievements in Numbers
- Peak Blitz rating: 2751 (June 2025) - quite the speed demon!
- Bullet high: 2551, showing his flair in lightning-fast chess battles.
- Rapid top: 2446 - when time is kind, but competition is not.
- Total Data: Over 4,300 wins in blitz, and counting!
- Longest Winning Streak: 22 consecutive wins - talk about momentum!
Memorable Match
On a June evening in 2025, Nikolai dazzled the crowd with a thrilling victory over scrambleyourbrain using the Alapin Sicilian Defense Barmen Defense. With precise calculation and bold play, the final checkmate was delivered on move 47, sealing the game with style and grace.
Off-the-Board
Despite his serious mastery over the sixty-four squares, Nikolai is known to sprinkle his game commentary with witty remarks and surprising humor, proving that even grandmasters can enjoy a good laugh... ideally at their opponent's expense.
When not plotting his next chess conquest, you'll find Nikolai analyzing openings that have suspiciously cryptic names like "Top Secret" and "Unknown Opening," because why make it easy for the enemy?
Final Word
Nikolai Vlassov isn’t just playing chess; he’s rewriting the definition of blitz battles with a keen mind, fierce determination, and a touch of merry mischief. If you're lucky enough to meet him on the board, brace yourself—he plays not just to win, but to entertain.