Konstantin Kodinets NM

Konstantin Kodinets: The National Master with a Blitz Flair

Konstantin Kodinets, known in the chess world as ChessShop, proudly carries the prestigious title of National Master. With a knack for lightning-fast decisions and a rating that dances close to the 2700 mark in blitz, Konstantin is not your average weekend warrior—more like a storm on the 64 squares!

A Career at the Speed of Light

Since 2016, Konstantin has amassed a staggering number of blitz games, boasting a high peak rating of 2745 achieved in August 2019, putting him in the realm of an elite tactician. His bullet rating hasn't lagged either, reaching an impressive 2615 in late 2020. This player specializes in rapid decision-making, trading slow ponderings for adrenaline-pumped intuition.

Playing Style: Endgame Enthusiast & Comeback Kid

Konstantin’s style is a delightful blend of patience and resilience. With an endgame frequency of over 88%, he's clearly as comfortable in the late stages as a poet at a wine tasting. His comeback rate hovers around 84%, proving that even after dropping a piece or two, giving up is not on his to-do list.

He tends to resign early less than 1% of the time—this National Master fights to the bitter end, which is probably why his average winning game lasts over 83 moves. As for losing? Well, sometimes you have to lose the battle before winning the war. Konstantin’s average moves per loss even stretch to almost 89.

Favorite Openings: Top Secret

Konstantin guards his opening repertoire like a secret recipe, with over 36,000 games categorized simply as “Top Secret.” A 40% win rate might not sound like chess superstardom, but in the tumultuous world of blitz, it's a fine balance of risk and reward.

Records & Rivalries

This master has squared off with hundreds of opponents but shows particular “love-hate” battles with players like honestgirl and ginger_gm. A fun fact: despite his skill, he has a zero win rate against “bluemoon4ever”—proof that even the best have their kryptonite.

Memorable Wins

Just recently, Konstantin sealed a brilliant victory using the Old Benoni Defense, forcing his opponent to resign after a crafty rook maneuver. His gameplay is characterized by meticulous tactics, sharp calculation, and a dash of flair—turning chess games into thrill rides.

Human Behind the Moves

Beyond the pieces and pawns, Konstantin is a testament to dedication and mental stamina. Known for shaking off tilts quickly (his tilt factor is a modest 13), and preferring to play in the early hours (his best time is around 1 AM), he's a night owl prowling the chessboards while others are dreaming.

If you ever spot a blitz game where one player calmly pulls off a stubborn comeback or ends with a long strategic endgame, there’s a good chance “ChessShop” is making magic happen behind the scenes. Whether it’s bullet or blitz, resignation or checkmate, Konstantin Kodinets blends mastery with the love for the game—and a pinch of mischief.

Keep an eye on this National Master; the future grandmaster’s journey is anything but boring.