Evgeny Sharapov - Grandmaster of the 64-Cell Labyrinth
Evgeny Sharapov, proudly bearing the Grandmaster title from FIDE, navigates the chessboard like a master biologist in their natural habitat. With an early rating fresh as a newborn hatchling at 1143 in 2015, Evgeny evolved rapidly, climbing the ranks to a peak daily rating of 2587 by 2018 — quite the metamorphosis in a few short years!
Known for an impressive longest winning streak of 32 games, Evgeny’s playing style demonstrates a hearty mix of patience and persistence. Their games often resemble a slow, cunning dance between predators and prey, with an average of 68 moves per win and nearly as many per loss, indicating a thorough endgame expertise, occurring in nearly 74% of their matches. It’s safe to say Evgeny doesn’t just snap shut the trapdoor early; no, this Grandmaster lets the pieces do the heavy lifting deep into the final act.
While their early resignation rate is a modest 4.15%, Sharapov’s comeback rate soars to an astonishing 82.75%, showcasing a resilient survival instinct that would make Darwin proud. Even when losing a piece, Evgeny strikes back fiercely, boasting a 100% win rate after such setbacks — talk about turning the tides in one’s favor!
When playing with white, Evgeny’s win rate climbs to a respectable 60.95%, while with black, the win rate holds strong at 52.01%. These stats suggest a well-adapted creature, comfortable in both offensive and defensive roles. The Grandmaster’s preferred opening is classified as Top Secret, adding an aura of mystery akin to a rare species hiding in plain sight — an opening repertoire as elusive as a chameleon’s camouflage.
Beyond the board, Evgeny’s psychological resilience shines through with a tilt factor of just 25, reflecting a stable mindset even when the pressure mounts—a solid mental immune system, if you will. They also show interesting chronobiological patterns, winning most frequently in the early hours (especially at 4 a.m. with an 88.89% win rate) and showing marked prowess on Saturdays with a 60.56% win rate, proving that sometimes, the best moves are made when others are still dreaming.
With an expansive game count across all time controls — daily, rapid, blitz, and bullet — and a killer instinct against a pantheon of opponents (including a notable 100% win rate against several), Sharapov’s chess DNA is a fascinating study in adaptability, endurance, and tactical finesse. A true Grandmaster who doesn’t just play chess but evolves with it.