Georgios Souleidis - International Master Extraordinaire
Meet GeorgiosSouleidis, an International Master (IM) whose blitz skills have set the chess world on fire one rapid move at a time. This Greek gladiator of the 64 squares doesn’t just play chess; they waltz through Sicilian Defense Variations, execute the Vienna Game Falkbeer Variation with the elegance of a ballerina, and somehow make the Caro-Kann Defense look like a walk in the park.
Since 2016, GeorgiosSouleidis’ blitz rating has soared from a respectable 2166 to a jaw-dropping peak of 2748. Need proof? With over 3,700 blitz games under their belt in 2024 alone, they maintain an impressive average rating above 2600, winning more than half of their games and charming opponents with tactical finesse and psychological resilience—because when those tricky moments arise, with a “comeback rate” over 90%, they simply refuse to quit.
But don’t pigeonhole Georgios as a blitz specialist only. This chess virtuoso also dabbles in bullet and rapid formats, proving versatile and adaptable. Their bullet peak touches 2680, and in rapid games they clock solid performances around 2600, leaving lesser mortals in check.
When it comes to game style, expect the unexpected—and the patient brilliance. With an average of nearly 84 moves to win and a love for endgames (played in 85% of games!), GeorgiosSouleidis is a master strategist who grinds their victory patiently and ruthlessly. White pieces bring out their best with a win rate around 57%, but even as Black, they hold firm, maintaining nearly 50% wins.
Forks, pins, and sacrificial knight moves? Oh yes! Their tactical awareness would make any grandmaster nod in approval: winning 99.7% of the time after losing a piece (talk about proving the doubters wrong!). Though with a tilt factor of 9, don’t be surprised if Georgios quietly mutters some Greek curses during tense moments.
Off the board, Georgios is known for a winning streak that once hit 23 games—some say it was fueled by caffeine, others by sheer chess obsession. Whether crushing the Sicilian Slow Variation or delighting crowds with the Vienna Falkbeer Variation, they keep fans and foes alike on the edge of their seats.
So here’s to Georgios Souleidis: chess warrior, strategist, and blitz beast. May their king forever dance safely, their pawns march bravely, and their opponents forever wonder, “How did Georgios pull that off?”