Igor Tarasov, FM

Overview

FM_IgorTarasov, known at the board as Igor Tarasov, is a FIDE Master and a true blitz specialist. Quick on the clock and quicker with a smile, Igor blends tactical sharpness with a taste for offbeat openings. Preferred time control: blitz. Keywords: Igor Tarasov, FM Igor Tarasov, FIDE Master, blitz specialist, chess openings, Caro-Kann, Amar Gambit.

Career highlights

Igor rose through the 2025 blitz scene with a string of impressive runs and a peak performance that turned heads. He is especially dangerous online when the clock starts ticking.

Title: FIDE Master (FM).
Peak blitz milestone: 2281 (2025-09-01).
Longest winning streak: 17 games, proving he can steamroll through a field when hot.
Remarkable comeback ability: an 87.5% comeback rate when behind.

Playing style and psychology

Igor is a tactical opportunist who often forces decisive, long games. He averages roughly 75 moves in wins and keeps endgames common in his practice, so do not expect early quick draws.

Preferred approach: aggressive, tactical middlegame play with high endgame frequency.
Comeback specialist: strong win rate even after material losses.
Best time to play: late evening, with peak form around 22:00.
Psychology note: low tilt factor, high resilience.

Openings and signature lines

Igor loves to keep opponents guessing. He mixes solid defenses with cheeky gambits and shows a special fondness for the Amar Gambit and Caro-Kann structures.

Favorites as Black: Caro-Kann Defense and the Amar Gambit.
White pet lines: Australian Defense and an eclectic set of A00 systems.
Notable stats: 100% score in several short-run opening samples, including an undefeated record in select Exchange Variation games.

Notable games and study picks

Below is a short illustrative blitz sequence showing Igor in attacking mood. Study it for tactics and a sense of his pace. Use the viewer to step through the moves.

Quick illustrative game (blitz tempo):

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Statistics snapshot

Igor's 2025 activity shows a heavy bias to blitz and consistently strong performance against similarly rated players. Here are a few quick facts that capture his form.

Win-loss-draw (blitz): 134-61-9.
Rapid record shows promise as well, including a peak rapid result late in 2025.
Time-of-day strengths: outstanding results in early morning and late evening sessions.

Personality and quirks

Igor is part strategist, part showman. He reportedly celebrates tactical hits with a small victory dance and once named a successful trap after his morning coffee. He prefers surprises to theory, but respects preparation when it matters.

Quirk: often plays tricky sidelines to avoid the same old book lines.
Training tip: watch his endgames if you want to learn how to squeeze half-pawns into full points.

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