Сергей Юдин GM

About Сергей Юдин

Сергей Юдин is a Grandmaster recognized by FIDE, known for his blazing fast moves and tactical prowess in chess. His preferred arena is the Blitz time control, displaying remarkable speed and sharp strategy under pressure. Over the years, Сергей has honed his skills to become one of the fiercest bullet and blitz players, with a peak Bullet rating soaring to an incredible 2933.

Playing Style & Strengths

Сергей has a unique approach to chess characterized by:

• Exceptional tactical awareness with an impressive comeback rate of over 83%.
• Superior endgame skill, appearing in 77% of his games.
• Early resilience, winning 68% of games even after losing a piece.
• A dynamic style that blends opening innovation with classical technique.

His average game lengths suggest he loves a good battle — about 73 moves per win and nearly 80 per loss, proving he's no quitter.

Notable Openings

Сергей favors a diverse and effective opening repertoire, particularly in Bullet where his top openings have a winning strike rate of 65% to 76%:

• French Defense: Chigorin Variation — 75% win rate over 186 games
• Pirc Defense variations, including the sharp 3.Nc3 e5 line — up to 76% win rate
• Reti Opening (King’s Indian Attack style) — 75% win rate
• Bishop's Opening — 71% win rate
• Caro-Kann Exchange (4.Bd3) — 68% win rate

In Blitz, his openings remain aggressive and versatile, with some perfect win-loss records such as the Sicilian Rossolimo and Scandinavian Gubinsky-Melts defenses.

Performance Highlights

Some highlights from Сергей’s chess journey include:

• Peak Bullet rating of 2933 in September 2021.
• Peak Blitz rating of 2904 achieved in early 2020.
• Respectable Rapid peak of 2515, showing his adaptability across formats.
• Longest winning streak of 20 games, proving he's not just a flash in the pan.
• He currently maintains a solid winning streak and rarely tilts, with a measured tilt factor of 18.

Competitive Record & Opponents

With thousands of games on record, Сергей has a formidable win record, especially in bullet chess with over 3,300 wins. Some notable opponent rivalries include:

• bm_on_icc: 67 wins against 16 losses — a fierce rivalry on the instant chess circuit.
• never_walk_alone: 57 wins to 5 losses and 9 draws — dominating his foes with steadiness.
• shikshawithpraveen: 40 wins and only 10 losses — a well-fought competitive saga.

His win rates often exceed 70% against many strong opponents, highlighting his consistency at top speed chess.

Fun Facts

• He performs best when the world sleeps — Сергей’s prime time to play is around 2 AM, when his win rate soars past 80%.
• He’s as sharp as a knight’s fork, often winning games after losing important pieces.
• Despite the high tempo, Сергей rarely resigns early, reflecting his fighting spirit.
• He’s been known to pull a double espresso before games, fueling his bullet chess fire.