Overview
Artem Gulevich (known online as "googlegoom") is a FIDE Master with a taste for sharp, fast chess and a surprisingly patient endgame. A regular on the online blitz and bullet scenes, Artem pairs textbook opening names with cheeky practical play — often leaving opponents wondering whether they were outplayed or outwitted by a very focused prankster.
Preferred time control: Bullet — when the clock starts ticking, Artem's instincts and tactics speed up even more.
Style & Strengths
Artem is a dynamic rapid thinker who thrives under time pressure. Highlights of his playing style:
- Sharp tactical vision — especially effective in short time controls (see his high Bullet win conversion).
- Endgame savvy — unusually high endgame frequency for online play, which shows patience after chaotic middlegames.
- Resilience: impressive comeback rate and a strong win rate even after material setbacks.
Openings & Preferences
Artem tends to favor offbeat but solid systems and occasionally surprises opponents with less common lines. Among his go-to choices:
- Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation — a practical, reliable setup that feeds his middlegame plans. (Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation)
- Nimzo-Larsen Attack — frequent and successful; Artem has a lot of practice squeezing opponents in these asymmetrical systems.
- Sicilian Defense (various branches) — he has logged many games in Accelerated Dragon and closed Sicilian lines, mixing tactical and positional ideas.
Want to see his long-term shape? Here's a quick rating snapshot:
Peak blitz achievement: 2629 (2020-05-20)
Memorable Moments & Sample Game
Artem has a habit of turning frantic time scrambles into instructive finishes. Below is a compact, instructive opening sequence typical of his play — calm development, kingside safety, then practical complications.
Game snippet (Ruy-like development → castle → tension):
Rivals & Records
Artem has built rivalries through sheer volume of play. A recurring sparring partner is sanju_1996d-incative — many long blitz battles have shaped both players' approaches.
- Most-played opponent example: Sanjeev Mishra — dozens of games fought with a balanced scoreline that reads like a friendly feud.
- Strong head-to-heads against several regulars show Artem’s ability to adapt across formats.
Stats That Tell a Story
- Bullet specialist — excellent win conversion in very short time controls.
- Extremely durable: long winning and losing streaks exist, which is common for a high-volume online player.
- Best hours: unexpectedly strong around 01:00 local time — night owls beware.
Fun Facts
- Official title: FIDE Master — Artem carries the badge with a wink and a stubborn endgame technique.
- Avg decisive game length is long for online play — games often turn into full-blown strategic duels rather than immediate gambit fireworks.
- Quick quirk: Artem resigns early sometimes (an "early resignation rate"), but when he fights on the board the average win is quite long and instructional.
Want to Watch More?
For enthusiasts and students: replay the sample moves above and set a clock to Bullet — you’ll get a taste of Artem’s decision-making tempo. And if you want to dig deeper into his matches, check out the opponents and openings listed here to follow recurring themes and improvements over time.