Anton Korobov - The Grandmaster Enigma
Meet Anton Korobov, a chess Grandmaster whose blitz skills might just be fueled by rocket fuel! Holding the illustrious Grandmaster title from FIDE, Anton is a fierce competitor known for his strategic brilliance and an uncanny ability to rise after setbacks – his comeback rate clocks an impressive 86.11%!
Snapshot of a Chess Titan
- Peak Blitz Rating: 3090 (April 2025) – because playing fast and furious is his superpower.
- Peak Bullet Rating: 2940 (April 2024) – lightning-fast moves with precision to match.
- Peak Rapid Rating: 2936 (August 2019) – steady as ever, no rush, just dominance.
Playing Style & Favorite Openings
When Anton hits the board, expect games that average around 76 moves for a win—endgames are his playground with an endgame frequency of nearly 86%, proving that slow and steady strategies win the race... or at least the checkmate. Early resignations are rare (less than 1%), because giving up is not in his vocabulary!
His secret weapon? A "Top Secret" opening repertoire that has led to a staggering 63% win rate in blitz alone — a mysterious arsenal that keeps opponents guessing and often doubling down on coffee breaks. Additionally, Anton is quite fond of classical openings like the Giuoco Piano Game and Semi Slav Defense Anti Meran Gambit, wielding them with surgical precision.
Not Just Numbers: The Warrior Spirit
Anton’s psychological resilience stands out: a low tilt factor of 6 means he keeps calm when others might flip the board. His best time to play and conquer? 3 p.m. – so if you see him online then, beware! With a positive win rate on both white (63%) and black (60.7%) pieces, he’s the kind of player who doesn’t just rely on the color’s luck but on pure skill and wit.
Recent Adventures on the Board
His latest triumph was a graceful resignation victory against FairChess_on_YouTube where Anton controlled the game from start to final flourish using a classic Giuoco Piano approach, reminding the world that sometimes, the old masters’ tricks still win hearts and games alike.
Even the best stumble, though – his recent loss came at the hands of vi_pranav in a fierce Najdorf battle. But with a remarkable 40-win longest streak and a knack for bouncing back, Anton’s journey is less about setbacks and more about epic comebacks.
Trivia & Fun Facts
- GameCount in Blitz: Over 1,841 games played – he might actually be living on the chessboard.
- Win rate against most opponents hovers around 63%, but somehow he’s undefeated against some truly random usernames – because who needs luck when you're this good?
- Known to cause opponents to resign early; out of 1,438 resignations involving Anton, he has won 971 times this way.
Whether you’re a fan, a fellow competitor, or just here for the chess jokes, one thing’s clear: Anton Korobov (aka GOGIEFF) doesn’t just play chess. He dances with it — gracefully, ruthlessly, and with plenty of style.