Nikolay Chadaev GM

About Nikolay Chadaev

Nikolay Chadaev is a formidable chess Grandmaster known for his sharp skills, especially in blitz time controls. With a peak blitz rating soaring to an impressive 2984 in October 2022, Nikolay commands respect on the board with his aggressive and tactical playstyle. Whether it’s a classical move or a lightning-fast blitz finish, he's a player who delights chess fans with his deep understanding and quick calculation.

Playing Style & Strengths

Nikolay thrives in early pawn battles and complex positions, often showing a preference for openings such as the Queen’s Pawn Game, Caro-Kann Defense, and the aggressive Indian Defense variations. His endgame prowess is notable, participating in lengthy battles averaging over 80 moves per decisive game in blitz, showing his stamina and strategic depth.

• Exceptional at Blitz chess — prefers it above others.
• Known for a remarkable longest winning streak of 21 consecutive games.
• Proficient comeback artist, with a high comeback rate of nearly 89%.
• Strong psychological resilience: very low tilt factor.
• High win rates when playing White (around 65%) and solid performance with Black (over 57%).

Achievements & Records

Besides holding the Grandmaster title, Nikolay has earned accolades and consistent top-tier performance in rapid and bullet chess, achieving peak ratings of 2591 in rapid and 2587 in bullet formats.

• Perfect 100% win rate with the Hungarian Opening in bullet across 5 games.
• Outstanding 90% win rate with the "Indian: 2.Bf4" opening in blitz games.
• Maintains a strong presence across days of the week, peaking with over 68% win rate on Mondays.
• Known for strategic sharpness: average first capture at move 7.

A Glimpse at His Chess Personality

Nikolay is known for his resilience and tactical alertness. His games often involve complicated positions where his tactical awareness shines, and he is famous for turning games around after losing important pieces. His low early resignation rate suggests a fighting spirit that keeps fans on the edge of their seats.

His favorite time to play? Early mornings around 5:00 am — apparently when the best moves come in a blink!

Fun Fact

Nikolay's blitz games average around 80+ moves even in decisive results, proving that quick doesn't mean rushed in his world — a real marathon sprinter in speed chess!

Ratings Evolution

Track Nikolay's thrilling progression through the years in blitz chess: