Arkadij Naiditsch is a celebrated chess Grandmaster known for his dynamic play in fast-paced games, especially blitz and bullet chess. His sharp tactical skills and persistent fighting spirit have made him a formidable opponent across online and over-the-board arenas.
Chess Career Highlights
Title: Grandmaster (awarded by FIDE)
Preferred Time Control: Rapid
Remarkable winning streak of 51 games, showcasing consistency and peak form
Peak Ratings:
Blitz: 2924 (April 2020)
Bullet: 2708 (January 2017)
Rapid: 2521 (January 2024)
Playing Style & Achievements
Arkadij combines deep tactical awareness with an endgame prowess that's hard to match. His style highlights:
High comeback rate at nearly 88%, proving his resilience even after setbacks
Balanced aggression with calculated risk-taking, and an average game length over 70 moves in wins
Strong performance with White pieces (almost 60% win rate) and a solid Black record
Effective use of popular openings like the Sicilian Defense and Ruy Lopez, with a win rate generally above 50%
Opening Repertoire
Arkadij is quite versatile but seems to favor sharp and strategic openings:
Blitz Favorites: Sicilian Defense (especially Rossolimo and Godiva variations), Ruy Lopez Exchange and King's Bishop variations, Bogo-Indian
Bullet Highlights: Queen's Pawn Modern Defense, Reti King's Indian Attack, and Modern Defense variations with impressive win rates
Rapid Performance: Various Indian defenses and the Petrov's Defense — undefeated in all recorded rapid games!
Fun Facts & Trivia
Arkadij’s favored playing hours show his best win rates during early morning and evening hours — a true night owl and after-work warrior!
His longest recorded winning streak in online blitz chess tops at 51 games, so challenging him is a test of endurance and skill.
With a playful yet fierce approach, he often secures victories before opponents realize what hit them — look out for his precise tactical strikes around move 7!
Notorious for rarely resigning early, showing his fighting spirit even in tricky positions.
Coach Chesswick
Coach's Advice
It's been a while since you played. Play a few more games so we have more positions and decisions to review — then I can provide you with clearer, more actionable advice.
