Nikita Vitiugov, a Grandmaster bestowed by FIDE, is a chess player who makes blitz the battleground of choice. With lightning-fast calculation and a knack for razor-sharp tactics, Nikita dazzles opponents at breakneck speed.
Playing Style and Strengths
Known for his relentless endgame skills and a tactical awareness that surprises even after losing material, Nikita combines strong positional understanding with aggressive chances. His average winning games stretch over 80 moves, proving stamina over the long haul is well within his grasp.
Preferred time control: Blitz – where he has reached a peak rating of 3080
Excellent comeback rate with a 85% success rate after falling behind
Strong win rates playing both White (57.6%) and Black (56.3%) pieces
Performance Highlights
Nikita's blitz prowess is especially notable:
Achieved a peak blitz rating of 3080 in March 2020
Recorded an impressive longest winning streak of 7 games
Played over 230 blitz games with a win record of 134 victories
Strategic choice of openings shines, with 100% wins in Indian Defence Knights Variation in blitz
Opening Preferences
Nikita's opening moves reveal a diverse and creative approach across time controls:
Rapid: Polish Opening and King's Pawn Game yield perfect win rates
Blitz: Perfect scores with Indian Defence Knights Variation and high success with Sicilian 2...e6 3.g3
Bullet: A variety of aggressive and uncommon openings including Zukertort and Caro-Kann Apocalypse Attack
Fun Tidbits
If chess had a nightlife, Nikita would be its king. His best time to play is statistically around 9 pm, perfect for those late-night blitz marathons. Beware when facing him at this hour – his win rate soars near 70%!
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