Profile Summary: glukhar
Meet glukhar, a blitz chess enthusiast who has turned rapid-fire tactics and endgame finesse into an art form (or at least a very persistent habit!). With a peak blitz rating soaring above 2440 and an average hovering near 2400 in recent times, glukhar is a formidable presence on the board, known to keep opponents on their toes and often on their heels.
Chess Journey & Style
Starting at a modest 1519 in 2019, glukhar's rating trajectory reads like a thrilling rollercoaster of triumphant comebacks and fierce battles, peaking recently around 2445 in blitz. Known for a wicked comeback rate of nearly 90% and a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece, defeat is merely a suggestion to glukhar. Early resignations are rare, and the endgame is a favorite battlefield, with over 83% of games reaching this stage.
Openings Mastery
Glukhar exhibits a particular fondness for sharp and aggressive openings, with the Sicilian Najdorf Zagreb Variation being a personal best—boasting nearly 59% wins from over 300 games. The Scotch Gambit and various Sicilian Defense variations also appear frequently, underpinning a love for complex, tactical skirmishes.
Noteworthy Stats & Highlights
- Total Blitz Results: 5515 wins, 5779 losses, and 969 draws. A true battle-hardened warrior!
- Longest winning streak: A heroic 16 victories in a row - because when glukhar’s on a roll, the board practically melts.
- Playing Times: Surprisingly, the early morning hours feature a glowing 51% win rate (that 5 AM grind pays off!), with evenings also proving fruitful.
The Personality Behind the Pawn Pushes
Glukhar’s psychological resilience is no joke—tilt factor is relatively low at 13, and the ability to bounce back after setbacks is uncanny. Opponents might find themselves questioning reality as glukhar orchestrates comebacks that defy the odds, with a tactical awareness that makes losing pieces feel like just another puzzle to solve.
Recent Triumphs & Tribulations
The latest victory came against a fearsome foe named DEATH_ON_THE_ROAD, with a precise Caro-Kann strategy that forced resignation after a tactical dance of bishops and rooks. Losses happen, of course, with blunders mostly attributed to time scrambles or sudden opponent brilliance (or the mysterious chess gods having a laugh).
In Summary
Whether it’s blitz mania or rapid bouts, glukhar approaches each game with the intensity of a gladiator and the wit of a chess bard. If you ever face glukhar in an online duel, prepare for a battle full of twists, turns, and maybe a little bit of chess sorcery. Because in the kingdom of pawns, rookies get rook-ed, and glukhar reigns supreme.
“Checkmate? Not today, my friend.”
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Jaime Vaglio | 15W / 31L / 2D | View Games |
| vitaliy_87 | 18W / 19L / 2D | View Games |
| michael-vnukov | 14W / 19L / 2D | View Games |
| Ljubisha Andonovski | 12W / 19L / 3D | View Games |
| phantom_1970 | 12W / 13L / 1D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2411 | |||
| 2023 | 2387 | |||
| 2022 | 2406 | |||
| 2021 | 2240 | 1093 | ||
| 2020 | 2295 | |||
| 2019 | 2317 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1W / 0L / 0D | 0W / 0L / 1D | 82.5 |
| 2023 | 2W / 2L / 0D | 1W / 1L / 1D | 74.1 |
| 2022 | 447W / 470L / 75D | 414W / 494L / 79D | 80.1 |
| 2021 | 876W / 897L / 131D | 870W / 897L / 142D | 80.5 |
| 2020 | 695W / 801L / 118D | 690W / 776L / 139D | 79.8 |
| 2019 | 773W / 716L / 136D | 746W / 727L / 147D | 80.5 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotch Game Scotch Gambit Dubois Reti Advance Variation | 427 | 213 | 180 | 34 | 49.9% |
| Sicilian Defense Open Accelerated Dragon Modern Variation | 425 | 204 | 182 | 39 | 48.0% |
| Sicilian Defense Open Accelerated Dragon Maroczy Bind Formation | 365 | 192 | 145 | 28 | 52.6% |
| Sicilian Defense Open Najdorf Zagreb Variation | 339 | 199 | 116 | 24 | 58.7% |
| Sicilian Defense Nyezhmetdinov Rossolimo Attack | 269 | 116 | 133 | 20 | 43.1% |
| Bogo Indian Defense Nimzowitsch Variation | 232 | 118 | 98 | 16 | 50.9% |
| Alekhines Defense Scandinavian Variation | 227 | 109 | 97 | 21 | 48.0% |
| French Defense Classical Steinitz Boleslavsky Variation | 221 | 98 | 99 | 24 | 44.3% |
| Alapin Sicilian Defense | 188 | 87 | 82 | 19 | 46.3% |
| Pirc Defense Main Line | 177 | 80 | 85 | 12 | 45.2% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense Bowdler Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 16 | 1 |
| Losing | 13 | 0 |