Platon Galperin GM

About Platon Galperin

Platon Galperin is a formidable Grandmaster known for his impressive achievements in fast-paced chess formats, particularly Blitz and Bullet. His rapid calculation skills, formidable tactical awareness, and resilient playing style have earned him a respected place among the elite.

Playing Style & Strengths

Galperin's games are a marathon of strategic depth and sharp tactics, often extending to an average of about 80 moves per decisive game. He exhibits a robust endgame technique and thriving comeback abilities, bouncing back with an impressive 89.41% rate after setbacks. His preferred time control is Blitz, where his win rate holds steady above 52%, showcasing his dominance in faster games.

• Highly resilient with a strong comeback rate (89.41%).
• Prefers long, tactical battles averaging ~80 moves per win.
• Outstanding at capitalizing post losing a piece with a 50.53% win rate.
• Slightly favors playing with White, winning 54.47% of games.

Notable Openings

Galperin’s opening choices reflect a versatile approach with a penchant for dynamic and classical systems, notably mastering the Sicilian Defense variations and Reti systems. His preferences include:

• Blitz: Sicilian Defense: Delayed Alapin Variation, Reti: King’s Indian Attack, Caro-Kann Defense.
• Bullet: Reti: King’s Indian Attack, French Defense variations, and Neo-King's Indian.
• Caro-Kann 2.Nf3 variation boasts a stellar win rate near 70% in Blitz.

Career Highlights & Stats

• Peak Blitz rating of 3049 achieved in December 2023 – truly a high-flying Grandmaster!
• Top Bullet rating of 3033 reached in September 2024, proving speed and skill are his twin allies.
• Extensive experience with over 2,252 Blitz games and 135 Bullet games, with strong win/loss records.
• Longest winning streak: 10 games; currently on a solid 3-game winning streak.
• Known for psychological resilience with one of the lowest tilt factors among competitive players.

Famous Rivals & Records

Platon has squared off against many strong opponents, including a tough rivalry with Daniel Naroditsky. While results vary, he holds notable victories against other rising stars and seasoned grandmasters alike.

• Frequent encounters with danielnaroditsky (65 games) with a fighting 33.85% win rate.
• Good success against kiborg95 and elliotaldersontwitch, reflecting consistent competitive edge.
• Recorded wins against other prominent players like shadowking71 and rolanddeschain.

A Byte of Humor

When Platon Galperin sits down at the board, it's like watching a lightning storm wrapped in silk—fast, elegant, and shockingly effective. Opponents might blink and suddenly find their queen missing halfway through move 12. It's safe to say Platon’s blitz games are both a thrill and a test of reflexes—so if you’re playing him, better keep those coffee cups full and nerves steady!