Evgeny Ermolaev FM

Евгений Ермолаев — FIDE Master Extraordinaire

Meet Евгений Ермолаев, a chess virtuoso who proudly carries the title of FIDE Master. With sharp tactics and a penchant for thrilling bullet games, Евгений has dazzled opponents while clocking some seriously impressive ratings across multiple time controls.

Chess Career Highlights

• Peak Bullet Rating: 2705 (November 2020) — yes, that's nearly the speed of light on the 64 squares.
• Peak Blitz Rating: 2613 (May 2020) — fast, furious, and flawless.
• Peak Rapid Rating: 2173 (December 2022) — proving that even in slower formats, the king reigns supreme.

Style & Stats

Евгений’s games are rich affairs lasting around 77 moves on average per win, often featuring deep endgames — an 80% endgame frequency says a lot about stamina and finesse! Whether wielding white or black, Евгений wins more than half the time, with a White win rate of 54.9% and a Black win rate of 52.22%. Known for comebacks, Евгений bounces back 84.41% of the time when down—a true resilience master.

Psychologically, Евгений knows when to fire up, with the best playtime around 6 AM — morning bird or just a chess insomnia superstar? Who knows! Early resignations are rare, just 2.64%, because giving up is so last move.

Opening Pet Peeves and Favorites

In bullet games, Евгений keeps the opponents guessing with a secret repertoire humorously dubbed "Top Secret," winning close to 53%. In blitz, the Queen’s Gambit Declined Catalan Opening and Slav Defense Modern Breyer Variation boast a flawless 100% win rate (over a handful of games, but still impressive!). Tell your opponents to brace for a well-prepared master on the board.

Recent Adventures

In the latest blitz battles, Евгений secured a sharp checkmate victory deploying the Queen's Gambit Declined Albin Fianchetto Variation in May 2025, showcasing tactical prowess and an unrelenting attacking spirit. Despite the occasional loss by checkmate or time, Евгений’s win streaks can reach an impressive 15 games, demonstrating killer form and focus.

Opponent Chronicles

Evgeny has a rich tapestry of rivalries and friendships on the board — boasting a perfect 100% win rate against many challengers and showing a competitive spirit against tough opponents. Whether blitzing fast or calculating deeply, opponents better be prepared for a battle!

Who is Евгений Ермолаев?

A fighter on the chess battlefield, master of opening secrets, and stormer of endgames, Евгений is definitely not just here to play but to dominate. When not hunting for blunder-bait in rapid fire, they might be brewing coffee, perfecting the morning chess ritual, or plotting the next game-winning combination. Beware: a cunning mind and quick fingers that can strike before you spot your knight's move!

In short: Евгений Ермолаев is a chess thrill ride you don't want to miss — the FIDE Master who proves chess is as much about endurance and craft as it is about dazzling creativity.