Michael Gluzman, International Master (IM)
Michael Gluzman, proudly holding the esteemed title of International Master awarded by FIDE, is a blitz chess enthusiast with a penchant for dramatic comebacks and endgame finesse. Their blitz rating journey reflects a determined climb, from a promising 1960 in 2010 to a striking peak of 2384 by 2020.
Known for a patient and strategic style, Michael averages nearly 73 moves per game, a testament to their love for deep, thoughtful endgame battles — they reach the endgame stage in over 82% of their blitz encounters. One might say they enjoy long walks on the chessboard!
When the chips are down, Michael's tactical mettle shines brightest: boasting an incredible 100% win rate after losing a piece, and a comeback rate nearing 88%, they prove that giving up early—oh no, not in their repertoire. In fact, early resignation? Zero percent.
Michael has a colorful opponent record, perfectly flawless against some (100% win rate vs. mauricehennessy, boda032, shaneegood, and several others), while others seem to have found ways to challenge the IM's tactics (looking at you, brigita1945 and daddyeinstein, with a stubborn 0% win rate against Michael).
On the psychological front, Michael has a slight tilt factor of 7, proving that even the best sometimes need a mental reset after intense games. However, their rated games are a bit tougher than casual, with a win rate drop of 61.74%, showing the serious face comes on in official battles.
Fun fact: Michael tends to do best during brisk morning blitz sessions around 9 AM (win rate nearly 59%) and even hits a sweet spot at noon with a solid 53% win rate. However, attempting blitz at 8 or 10 PM might test their patience (win rate drops to zero!).
All in all, Michael Gluzman is a formidable blitz warrior who doesn’t just play chess — they bring a strategic saga to every game. Whether battling computers or humans, Michael's games are long, complex, and always entertaining.