Artiom Samsonkin (c63_amg): The Blitz Machine
Artiom Samsonkin, better known to the online chess world as c63_amg, is an International Master who treats the blitz ladder like a second home. His preferred time control is no secret. If it is fast and frantic, he is in.
A Home on the Blitz Board
With more than 24,000 rated blitz games and over 37,000 rated games across all time controls, Artiom has built a library of experience that would make a grandmaster's database sweat. He is especially dangerous in the Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation, where his win rate stays strong even after thousands of games.
Openings and Obsessions
Artiom is loyal to 1.e4 and keeps a deep bag of responses ready for whatever comes back. The Caro-Kann Defense, Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, and Scotch Game all appear regularly in his online battles. As Black, he is comfortable in the Bogo-Indian Defense and enjoys testing opponents in the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation.
Familiar Faces in the Lobby
After tens of thousands of games, some opponents become part of the routine. Artiom has clashed with Yaacov Norowitz 335 times, Dolgan Nyudleev 326 times, and Валерий Свиридов more than 300 times. He holds a winning record against Dolgan Nyudleev, but Yaacov Norowitz has gotten the better of their marathon series.
- Most played rival: Yaacov Norowitz with 335 meetings
- Favorite rival to face: Dolgan Nyudleev with 168 wins
- Long-running rivalry: Валерий Свиридов with over 300 games
Peaks, Valleys, and Comebacks
Artiom's online career has been a roller coaster with no seatbelt. He once won 45 consecutive games, and he also once lost 84 straight without abandoning the cause. His comeback rate sits near 88 percent, and he rarely resigns early. Whether he is up or down, he keeps pushing pieces.
His peak blitz form reached 3024 (2026-06-10), while his bullet rating also touched the stratosphere. For a player who loves chaos on the clock, he is remarkably hard to put away.
The 11 AM Sharp Shooter
According to his own numbers, Artiom plays his best chess around 11:00. He has a higher win rate with the white pieces, but his stubborn Black defense ensures that no game is over until the last flag falls. If you see c63_amg in the lobby, bring your best opening prep and a comfortable chair. You may be there a while.