Evgeny Postny - Grandmaster of the Blazing Boards
Known online as Evgeny81, this Grandmaster has been storming the chess world with a blend of strategic brilliance and tactical ferocity. With a dizzying Blitz peak rating soaring to an impressive 2815 in February 2023, Evgeny has proven himself as a formidable force especially when the clock is ticking.
Chess Career Highlights
- Title: Grandmaster (FIDE)
- Peak Ratings: Blitz: 2815, Rapid: 2719, Bullet: 2203, Daily: 1256
- Play Style: Fiercely competitive with a 65% win rate when playing white and nearly 62% as black.
- Longest Winning Streak: 17 games – because sometimes chess just listens.
Master of Blitz
Evgeny's heart beats fastest in the Blitz arena. With over 2400 games played at this rapid pace, winning more than 1500 times, he’s a whirlwind on the board. His favorite "opening" is officially classified as "Top Secret"—likely a mixture of brilliance and a pinch of mischief. Opponents beware: whether it’s the Caro-Kann or a sly Sicilian, Evgeny’s preparation is deep and relentless.
Rapid & Bullet Warrior
Though Blitz is his playground, Evgeny also keeps sharp in Rapid and Bullet formats, notching wins consistently and demonstrating versatility across time controls. In Bullet, a 100% win rate over his limited games is nothing short of a mic-drop.
Psychology & Style
Known for his stubborn refusal to give up, Evgeny has a comeback rate near 55%, showing that losing a piece is more a challenge than a death sentence. His "Tilt Factor" is a modest 4, meaning when things go south, he keeps his cool better than most (though a little bitterness now and then is inevitable—he’s still human!).
He sometimes resigns early (on about 25.7% of losses), possibly to save his mental energy for the next board where he'll surely make a comeback.
Noteworthy Moments
In a recent Blitz game from June 2025, Evgeny clinched victory with a textbook checkmate against only_strong_moves—a calm finish after a fierce positional battle. On the flip side, losses to players like jcibarra highlight that even Grandmasters have off days (and the humility to accept them).
Trivia & Fun Facts
- Evgeny's favorite times to play and shine are peculiar: early morning hours like 2:00 am and noon see his best win percentages, so maybe he’s powered by midnight snacks or a secret chess caffeine mix.
- His most frequent opponents include ariadna_atreides (36 games!) and others whom he battles like a chess gladiator.
- When Evgeny puts on the white pieces, his win rate spikes to nearly 66%. Beware the opening—he plays an average of 54 moves per win, proving he's in it for the long game... unless it's Blitz!
In summary, Evgeny Postny is not just a Grandmaster by title but a master of adrenaline-fueled chess marathons, someone who thrives on quick decisions and long-term strategy alike. Opponents facing Evgeny81 online should prepare for a rollercoaster ride across openings, middle-games, and endgames – and maybe, keep a cup of coffee handy!