Kostya Kavutskiy IM

Kostya Kavutskiy - International Master

Kostya Kavutskiy, also known by the username hellokostya, is an International Master titled by FIDE who has dazzled the chessboard with his tactical brilliance and relentless pursuit of victory. Known for his impeccable persistence, Kostya’s journey through the ranks is a story of ups, downs, and a whole lot of puzzling the opponents into submission.

Career Overview

Kostya’s blitz rating peaked impressively at 2705 in July 2023, a testament to his lightning-fast reflexes and sharp strategic mind. Not one to shy away from bullet battles either, he reached a remarkable 2689 bullet peak rating in September 2023. With a daily rating high of 2043 and rapid topping out at 2602, Kostya proves his versatility across all time controls.

Playing Style

A fierce battler with a 51.12% win rate playing white, Kostya’s games often boast an average of nearly 79 moves per win and loss, showing his stamina and grit even in the longest of endgames. His endgame prowess shines with an 83.25% endgame frequency, backed by a stunning comeback rate of 86.88%, proving he's far from being a quitter.

Opening Repertoire

Known to keep his enemies guessing, Kostya has a fondness for some mysterious and "Top Secret" openings — though we suspect the secret might just be relentless pressure combined with hours of study. His favorite known opening in blitz is the Trompowsky Attack, where he holds a perfect record (100% win rate, 1 game played). In bullet and other time controls, he likes mixing Unknown Openings with his secret stash, maintaining close to a 48% win rate in blitz and 47% in bullet.

Recent Highlights

Recently, Kostya won a thrilling blitz game against "Massakru" on May 20, 2025, showcasing his skillful use of the Trompowsky Attack, wrapping up his opponent by resignation after a solid strategic performance.

Stats and Quirks

• Total Wins: Over 6,000 games won in blitz and bullet combined
• Longest Winning Streak: 18 games straight – talk about momentum!
• Psychological Ninja: Able to turn around games even after losing material, with a 46.45% win rate after losing a piece.
• Favorite Playtime: 9 PM seems to be Kostya’s prime-time to dominate the boards with a 53.46% win rate.

Fun Fact

Kostya has a tilt factor of 41, which essentially means even grandmasters have their "oh no!" moments – but with an average of 78 moves per game, he’s certainly working hard to keep the drama on the board and not in his head!

Whether battling it out in bullet or grinding through daily games, Kostya Kavutskiy embraces the chess life with intensity, a keen mind, and maybe a little bit of mischief behind that username hellokostya. The chess community definitely keeps an eye out for his next move!