Erik Blomqvist GM

Erik Blomqvist - The Grandmaster on a Blitz Attack

Meet Erik Blomqvist, a chess Grandmaster who has turned the 64 squares into his battleground of brilliance. Earning the coveted Grandmaster title from FIDE, Erik dances through blitz games with the flair of a lightning conductor—his peak blitz rating soaring to an impressive 2696 in March 2025 (almost enough to fry your rook).

Starting his online blitz odyssey with a modest 1335 rating in January 2017, Erik quickly booted up his game to break into the 2500s by mid-2020 and beyond. Not just a one-trick pony, he’s also shown serious mettle in rapid chess, peaking at 2711 back in July 2019, and even holds a bullet rating topping out at 2403. Talk about fast and furious!

Playing Style & Stats

Erik’s style combines a crafty early game with a deep endgame prowess — he finishes 85% of games in endgames, prowling the board patiently. His winning streak peaked at 9 games. If chess were rock climbing, Erik would be the guy meticulously planning each grip before making the bold ascent.

Fun fact: His best time to play is bright and early at 7 AM, likely because that’s when his brain’s tactical gears are most greased (and opponents are still shaking off the sleep). His comeback rate? A jaw-dropping 87%! Lose a piece against Erik, and you'll still have to sweat it out because he almost half the time bounces back to win.

Noteworthy Battles

Erik’s most recent victory was a polished blitz win on April 22, 2025, using the Closed Sicilian Defense. In that game, he calmly dismantled Bayramov Serdar’s defenses leading to a resignation after intense pressure and sharp play. On the flip side, even a Grandmaster has his off days—his latest loss came on May 20, 2025, when MikeWizard snagged a win on time, proving that even the best can forget to hit the clock sometimes!

Opening Secrets and Opponents

Erik’s classic moves come wrapped in a "Top Secret" opening that he deploys with a 51.24% win rate in blitz—mysterious enough to keep rivals guessing. He’s faced opponents like zolidernas, seorobert1971, and carlssonludvig multiple times, showing a competitive spirit even when the scoreboard is tight.

The Personality Behind the Pieces

With a tilt factor of 6, Erik is more Zen monk than raging lion after setbacks. Losing doesn’t break his stride—it just fuels the next game’s fire. His psychological edge is real; rated matches see him outperform casual ones by about 22%, proving the title suits him well.

Whether you admire his steadfast endgame patience, his rapid-fire blitz tactics, or just his astonishing ability to come back from a deficit, Erik Blomqvist represents the spirit of chess: deep, strategic, and occasionally, delightfully unpredictable.

Warning: Challenging Erik in blitz may cause rapid heartbeats and spontaneous admiration.

Follow his games and cheer on a Grandmaster who makes chess not only a sport but an art of speed and strategy!