Mikhail Kuznecov — FIDE Master and Bullet Specialist
Mikhail Kuznecov is a FIDE Master known for blistering bullet speed, creative middlegame tactics and an uncanny ability to threaten mate while the clock screams. A prolific online competitor, Kuznecov made a name facing thousands of games across Bullet, Blitz and Daily play — and always with a hint of theatrical flair. He prefers Bullet and will happily play 1...b5 if the moment (and the clock) calls for drama.
Career highlights & profile
- Title: FIDE Master (FM).
- Preferred time control: Bullet — a lightning-fast battleground where Kuznecov thrives.
- Extensive experience: thousands of rated games in Bullet, Blitz and Daily, with notable long streaks (longest win streak: 27; longest losing streak: 30).
- Top performances against regular opponents — many encounters with Rogelio Jr Antonio and other frequent rivals.
Playing style & psychology
Kuznecov blends tactical danger with endurance — long games are frequent (avg decisive length ~71 moves) and he converts comebacks impressively (Comeback Rate ~78.6%). He enjoys endgames (Endgame Frequency ~76.2%) and rarely resigns early. Best time of day to catch him in top form? Midnight — the data even lists 00:00 as his sweet spot.
- Early resignation rate: low (~1.7%).
- Avg moves per decisive result: ~71 moves (wins ~71.36, losses ~74.16).
- Strong tactical resilience: Win rate after losing material ~49.6%.
Openings & repertoire
Mikhail favors closed, strategic structures but is happy to spring a trap. Popular choices in his games include the Czech Defense, the London System (often the Poisoned Pawn lines), East Indian setups and the Australian Defense — a practical mix suited to fast play and quick tactical skirmishes.
- Favorite named openings: Czech Defense, London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation, East Indian Defense, Australian Defense, Philidor Defense.
- Opening approach: flexible, practical and prepared for surprises — especially in Bullet and Blitz.
Numbers that tell a story
- Wins by control: Bullet ~3,179 wins, Blitz ~2,164 wins, Daily ~4,343 wins, Rapid ~20 wins.
- Streaks: longest winning streak 27 games; current losing streak (from recent data) 2 games.
- Psychology snapshot: tilt factor ~30 (yes, he gets grumpy sometimes — and then plays even faster).
Sample game (bullet flavor)
A compact example to replay in your viewer — quick tactics and drama, the kind of mini-saga Kuznecov loves:
Interactive placeholders & quick links
- Peak Bullet rating (for quick reference):
- Visual: recent rating trend (Bullet) —
- Look up common terms or openings: London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation
Personality & fun facts
- Likes coffee, chaos and playing while his opponents are still reading the clock.
- Has a soft spot for offbeat openings — witness the regular Amazon/Amar gambit appearances in Daily and Bullet games.
- SEO note for curious fans: search terms that find him reliably include "Mikhail Kuznecov FM", "Kuznecov Bullet master", "Kuznecov London System" and "Kuznecov Czech Defense".