Evgeny Melikhov (emeli_chess) – The FIDE Master with a Blitz Beat
Meet Evgeny Melikhov, a fierce competitor and proud FIDE Master who has danced across the 64 squares with style, grit, and a splash of unpredictability. With a blitz rating peaking an impressive 2496 in early 2024, Evgeny plays speed chess like a caffeinated ninja—fast, precise, and thrilling to watch.
Since stepping onto the online battlegrounds, Evgeny has logged over 2,800 blitz games, amassing a whopping 1,023 wins against 1,414 losses, and drawing 368. This warrior’s journey is a tale of relentless pursuit, with a longest winning streak of 5 games and a humbling (but character-building) loss streak of 12. Like any great hero, he knows the bitter taste of defeat but bounces back with a comeback rate of nearly 89%. Because giving up early? Not his style—Evgeny only resigns less than 1% of the time.
His best time to shine? The magical hour of 2 PM and the energizing days of Saturday and Sunday, when his win rate soars to 100%—proof that Melikhov knows how to rock the weekend blitz scene! White or Black, he's a tactical battler who thrives in endgames (playing in nearly 90% of his games), averaging about 84 moves per battle whether he wins or loses. Talk about stamina!
Openings? He’s got a special love for the Sicilian Defense Najdorf, Adams Attack—with a 100% win rate in that line in his recorded games—and is no stranger to the nuanced dance of Queens Gambit Declined and Nimzo Indian variations. Switching gears like a grandmaster DJ, he keeps his opponents guessing with a vast repertoire tagged as “Top Secret” for nearly 2,800 games.
Psychologically? Evgeny’s tilt factor is a manageable 12 (chess players know that’s practically Zen), and if he loses a piece, he still manages to claw victory over a third of the time, proving resilience is in his chess DNA.
A Glimpse at Recent Battles
- Most Recent Win: delivered a dazzling checkmate in a blitz encounter against IranianCheetah, showcasing his favorite Najdorf attack and tactical sharpness.
- Most Recent Loss: a tough battle lost to AlfilesCruzados, featuring some deep Nimzo Indian Defense theory — proving even FIDE Masters get outfoxed from time to time.
Whether climbing the blitz towers or refining intricate endgames, Evgeny Melikhov plays with passion, precision, and a spark of fun — a true FIDE Master who knows that chess is not just a game, but a never-ending adventure.