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Gerasimenyuk Mikhail FM

Username: Gerasimenyuk_Miha

Playing Since: 2017-04-10 (Active)

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Daily: 1644
68W / 26L / 8D
Rapid: 2037
34W / 14L / 4D
Blitz: 2649
8729W / 10019L / 1037D
Bullet: 2651
21898W / 27733L / 2168D

Gerasimenyuk Mikhail - FIDE Master Extraordinaire

Meet Gerasimenyuk Mikhail, aka Gerasimenyuk_Miha, a chess virtuoso who has earned the prestigious title of FIDE Master from the international chess federation, FIDE. Known for weaving tactical brilliance with psychological resilience, Gerasimenyuk is more than just a player—he’s a strategic wizard on 64 squares.

Over the years, Mikhail's bullet rating has soared as high as an astonishing 2736 (February 2025), illustrating his lightning-fast acuity in games where every second counts. His blitz prowess is equally formidable, peaking at an impressive 2729 in November 2021. While his rapid games might enjoy a slightly more leisurely pace, his peak rapid rating of 2202 back in April 2019 signals that he's no slouch even when the clock ticks more leisurely.

Mikhail’s playing style boasts a patient approach, with an average of 64 moves per game before the final curtain falls—indicating a fondness for deep, strategic endgames. Speaking of endgames, he’s shown a preference for them, appearing in over 66% of his games. His comeback rate after losing a piece is a bone-chilling 90.56%, proving he’s the kind of opponent who refuses to go gently into that good night.

His win rates are telling: with a comfortable 42.28% win rate in bullet using the intriguingly named Top Secret openings, and an even more respectable over 44% in blitz, he’s a force to be reckoned with regardless of time control. Daily chess games see his winning confidence rise above 61%, so you better beware if you try to outwit him in a casual setting.

When it comes to openings, Mikhail isn’t shy about exploring a diversified repertoire—ranging from the classic Scandinavian Defense to the Queens Pawn Opening, and a healthy dose of aggressive Torre and Kings Indian Attacks. Although the Slav Defense Modern Exchange isn’t exactly his playground, he shines with the Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation, scoring a remarkable 57.14% wins.

His most recent chess escapades showcase a fearless spirit. Just days ago, he dazzled with a checkmate victory against Kino using the Slav Defense Modern Three Knights Variation, concluding with a neat queen sacrifice leading to a swift end. Not everything goes his way, of course—losses come too, but his psychological tilt factor stands at a modest 18, which means he plays the long mental game better than most.

Curious about when Gerasimenyuk is at his best? Try challenging him at the witching hour—3 AM is statistically his prime time, when the stars align, and his tactical acumen is at its peak.

Beyond stats and numbers, Mikhail is a relentless pursuer of victory with an admirable winning streak of 27 games at one point—kind of like a chess marathon runner who never breaks stride. And yes, if you think his losses would send him sulking... think again! He’s currently on a 2-win streak, proving that the board is his playground and he’s here to stay.

So whether you're a casual player or a seasoned opponent, facing Gerasimenyuk Mikhail means diving into deep strategy, tactical fireworks, and a battle of wits against a master who blends calculation with creative flair and a dash of humor. Chess players beware: crossing paths with Gerasimenyuk_Miha might just checkmate your confidence!


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What’s going well in your recent games

You’ve demonstrated sharp calculation and a strong ability to convert attacks into decisive outcomes in your wins. Finishing motifs, including mating threats and precise piece coordination, show you can spot and execute favorable tactical opportunities when they appear.

  • Your opening choices, particularly the Scandinavian-based approaches you’ve been using, are giving you solid middlegame chances and comfortable transitions into favorable positions.
  • You maintain pressure and activity with your pieces, often seizing the initiative early in the game and turning it into concrete advantages.
  • Your ability to convert practical chances into wins is evident, especially in games where you simplify into winning material or finish with a clear attack.

Key areas to improve

  • In the losses, focus on consolidating after an opponent’s tactical reply. Check king safety and avoid overextending when you’re ahead in material or space.
  • Develop a habit of prophylaxis: scan for your opponent’s tactical ideas before committing to aggressive plans, especially in sharp middlegames.
  • Endgame practice: strengthen conversion in rook and simple piece endgames to turn balanced middlegames into wins rather than draws.
  • Time management and calculation depth: allocate time to critical transition points and avoid rushing in the late middlegame where small inaccuracies can flip the evaluation.

Opening focus and plan

Your results suggest strength in your Scandinavian Defense and related structures. Deepening knowledge in these lines will bolster your middlegame plans and endgame transitions. You can also benefit from a small, practical backup repertoire to handle opponents who sidestep your main lines. For quick reference, see Scandinavian-Defense in your opening notes.

  • Scandinavian Defense — reinforce typical plans: control of central squares, active rook use on open files, and timely knight and bishop development to support counterplay.
  • Queen’s Pawn openings and Torre Attack variations — emphasize solid development, central control, and timely pawn breaks to create dynamic chances without overextending.
  • Maintain a flexible second-line defense (such as a Caro-Kann or Pirc-like setup) to avoid over-reliance on a single system.

Practice plan for the coming days

  • Daily tactic puzzles (15–20 minutes) focusing on forks, pins, and discovered attacks to sharpen calculation under pressure.
  • Review one recent loss in detail: identify the first critical mistake and outline an alternate plan you could have used at that moment.
  • Endgames: twice this week, practice rook endgames and simple king-and-pawn endings to improve conversion chances.
  • Opening study: spend two sessions this week deepening your Scandinavian lines and one session exploring a backup defense you want to master.


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Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2802 2636 2037 1776
2024 2432 2517 1776 1606
2023 2442 2408 1714 1481
2022 2527 2452 1628 1875
2021 2434 2402 1646 1837
2020 2337 2348 1567 1928
2019 2315 2381 2202 1690
2018 2259 2263 1674
2017 2326 2331 1636
Rating by Year20172018201920202021202220232024202528021481YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 2088W / 2198L / 190D 1779W / 2492L / 182D 63.0
2024 2330W / 2521L / 212D 1912W / 2913L / 236D 63.9
2023 3242W / 3605L / 328D 2652W / 4117L / 334D 63.9
2022 2973W / 3232L / 281D 2497W / 3711L / 268D 67.1
2021 2052W / 2060L / 209D 1630W / 2432L / 210D 67.4
2020 1663W / 1617L / 171D 1379W / 1948L / 168D 67.9
2019 937W / 789L / 91D 733W / 979L / 97D 66.2
2018 356W / 355L / 31D 295W / 422L / 31D 62.7
2017 588W / 434L / 39D 487W / 545L / 34D 68.8

Openings: Most Played

Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Scandinavian Defense 7767 3224 4206 337 41.5%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 6643 2855 3475 313 43.0%
Döry Defense 4558 2176 2198 184 47.7%
Australian Defense 3329 1453 1729 147 43.6%
Queen's Pawn Game: Torre Attack 3323 1602 1601 120 48.2%
East Indian Defense 3223 1530 1575 118 47.5%
Amazon Attack 1706 664 967 75 38.9%
Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit 1655 587 999 69 35.5%
Caro-Kann Defense 1157 438 674 45 37.9%
Slav Defense 1142 464 637 41 40.6%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Scandinavian Defense 18 14 3 1 77.8%
Döry Defense 12 8 4 0 66.7%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 10 8 2 0 80.0%
Queen's Pawn Game: Torre Attack 9 7 2 0 77.8%
East Indian Defense 7 5 2 0 71.4%
Caro-Kann Defense 6 4 0 2 66.7%
Australian Defense 5 3 1 1 60.0%
Unknown 4 1 2 1 25.0%
Caro-Kann Defense: Bronstein-Larsen Variation 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Pirc Defense: Classical Variation 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Scandinavian Defense 3368 1437 1754 177 42.7%
Döry Defense 2233 1112 1007 114 49.8%
Queen's Pawn Game: Torre Attack 2223 1103 987 133 49.6%
East Indian Defense 1714 866 760 88 50.5%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 1674 762 836 76 45.5%
Australian Defense 644 274 326 44 42.5%
QGD: Chigorin, 3.cxd5 478 186 258 34 38.9%
Caro-Kann Defense 478 176 277 25 36.8%
Amazon Attack 391 149 223 19 38.1%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 293 126 154 13 43.0%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro-Kann Defense 4 2 2 0 50.0%
Giuoco Piano: Tarrasch Variation 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Elephant Gambit 2 1 1 0 50.0%
English Opening: Agincourt Defense 2 0 1 1 0.0%
Amazon Attack 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Scotch Game 2 2 0 0 100.0%
QGD: 2...Bf5 3.cxd5 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Queen's Pawn Game: Torre Attack 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Caro-Kann Defense: Bronstein-Larsen Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 27 0
Losing 18 1
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