Vlad Lymar CM

Vlad Lymar - Candidate Master Extraordinaire

Meet Vlad Lymar, a true warrior of the 64 squares and a proud Candidate Master certified by FIDE. Vlad’s chess journey is nothing short of a rollercoaster ride — if you enjoy breathtaking ups, occasional spills, and a persistent climb to glory.

Since 2020, Vlad has dazzled opponents in thousands of blitz and bullet games, relentlessly pushing his rating ever higher — peaking impressively at 2805 blitz and a blistering 2788 bullet rating early in 2025. Rapid and daily games see his talents shine too, with a personal best of 2233 rapid and a humble but respectable 1854 daily.

His playing style embodies stamina and tenacity: with an average of 81 moves per win, Vlad clearly believes in outplaying you long and hard. But don’t mistake that for slow play; with a lightning-fast bullet preference, Vlad can wrap up a fight in a blink or maneuver an endgame masterpiece with quiet brilliance.

Vlad’s tactical awareness is legendary. His comeback rate of nearly 87% suggests he’s the kind of player who treats losing a piece not as tragedy but as a plot twist. Threaten his queen? He sees opportunity and might just flip the board in your face!

Signature Openings

• Blitz Top Secret: Employed in over 1400 games with a commendable 51.85% win rate
• Tarrasch Defense (Two Knights Variation): A tactical playground where Vlad boasts a 71.43% win rate in blitz games
• Closed Sicilian State-of-Attack: Where Vlad’s creativity sparks an 80% win rate–his opponents often left wondering "what just happened?"

Battle-Tested Rivalries

With over 40 encounters against titanshahmat2003 and dozens more against foggymorning and zoranp, Vlad’s experience on the battlefield is vast. Wins against nearly a hundred different foes highlight his versatility and adaptability.

Recent Feats and Fumbles

Vlad’s most recent victories are a testament to his relentless spirit and skillful prodding, often closing with a win on time or swift checkmate that leaves opponents scratching their heads. And while losses happen—even heroes slip—they only add fuel to his fiery quest for greatness.

Current Winning Streak: 5 games, proving he’s warming up for the next big surge.
Longest Winning Streak: 41 games (yes, really!).
Longest Losing Streak: A modest 8 games — nobody’s perfect, after all.

Fun Facts

• Plays best on the chessboard at 2 AM — the world sleeps, but not Vlad’s strategy.
• Black pieces? No problem! While White nets a 54.07% win rate, Vlad holds his own with Black’s 49.04%
• Rarely gives up early: Early resignation rate sits at a humble 1.71% — because Vlad fights until the pieces fall.

If you ever face Vlad Lymar over the board or online, be ready for a battle of wits, nerves, and unexpected tricks. And if you lose, just remember — he’s probably plotting his next dazzling comeback already!

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