Mikhei Navumenka - FIDE Master and Speed Chess Enthusiast
Mikhei Navumenka, who often goes by the username Geroinia in the chess cosmos, is no ordinary chess player. Awarded the prestigious title of FIDE Master, Mikhei is the kind of opponent who likely makes you wonder if they’re playing chess or conducting a symphony – a symphony where the Bishops, Knights, and Queens perform an elegant ballet.
Specializing in blitz and bullet chess, Mikhei's lightning-fast tactics are a force to reckon with. Over recent years, their blitz rating zipped up dramatically, peaking at an impressive 2632 in 2025, while their bullet rating skyrocketed to 2715, a realm reserved for the quickest minds on the board. Rapid chess might be their less frequented dance floor—with just a single game at 2000 rating—but when it comes to quickfire games, Mikhei is a master of moments.
Playing Style and Strategy
Mikhei’s style favors the long game in terms of moves—with an average of 83 moves per win and an even more epic average of 92 moves per loss. This player doesn’t quit early either, boasting a minimal resignation rate of barely 0.65%, proving Mikhei battles for every last pawn and square with the tenacity of a chess gladiator.
Combacks? Oh yes. Mikhei’s comeback rate is a stunning 93%, and if they lose a piece, watch out—Mikhei wins 100% of the time afterward. It’s like they turn every lost piece into a rallying flag for a comeback that would make Rocky Balboa proud.
Favorite Openings and Tactical Pocket Aces
The King's Indian Attack — Yugoslav Variation seems to be Mikhei’s magic bullet, especially in blitz where their win rate spikes at 85.7%. The French Defense (Exchange Variation) and the French Defense Classical Steinitz Boleslavsky Variation are also part of their secret arsenal, with win rates surpassing 75% and even a perfect 100% in some blitz games. Perhaps Mikhei likes to keep opponents guessing about whether they’re facing a French revolution or a royal siege.
Social Chess: Friends and Foes
Mikhei doesn’t just accumulate victories alone; they have a hearty list of opponents with whom battles have been fierce and storied. Though some opponents, such as estupendastico and zdorovegor2011, remain elusive victories (wink), others like bardartem and nigirisushies have endured Mikhei’s winning streaks. The interpersonal chess drama is real, and Mikhei comes out on top more than not.
When is Mikhei at Their Sharpest?
This sharp-shooter’s best hours seem to be mid-afternoon to early evening, with peak win rates between 14:00 and 15:00 (over 60%), and a particularly fearsome ~64% win rate on Saturdays. So if you want to catch Mikhei Navumenka napping, perhaps avoid challenging on a sunny Saturday afternoon!
Known for a healthy endgame frequency (over 89%), Mikhei is a chess marathoner with the stamina of a grandmaster and the speed of a lightning bolt. Whether grinding through a long trade or blitzing through with bullet precision, Mikhei Navumenka is a player combining skill, patience, and a hint of mischievous flair.
In short, if you meet Geroinia across the 64 squares, prepare for a tactical jungle gym — because Mikhei plays to win in style, speed, and with just the right amount of chess drama.