Michael Nevrotzki - The Bullet Barracuda
Meet Michael Nevrotzki, also known in the chess world as igm1700, a player whose rapid-fire moves could probably challenge even the speed of light—well, almost! Starting modestly in bullet chess with ratings bouncing between 522 and 1436 in 2023, Michael has since catapulted his bullet rating to an impressive 2205 by early 2025. If you blink, you might miss his tactical strikes!
Michael's style is a curious blend of endurance and explosive tactics. With an average game length of 61 moves when winning but a longer consideration of 75 moves in losses, he clearly takes his time to navigate through the storm—or sometimes, the storm navigates through him. Yet his comeback rate of nearly 80% and a whopping 99.95% win rate after losing a piece show he’s not easily rattled—resilience is his middle name (figuratively speaking).
When not blitzing through bullet games (he's played over 13,000 in two years!) or conquering rapid battles, Michael enjoys dabbling in openings that keep opponents on their toes. Favorites like the Englund Gambit, where he wins around 44% of the time, and the trusty Bishops Opening, with a neat 50%, reveal he's no one-trick pony. In rapid games, he turns to the King’s Pawn Opening boasting a stellar 74% win rate—he clearly knows how to attack when the clock ticks a bit slower.
Notoriously tricky, Michael’s longest winning streak stretches to an epic 19 consecutive victories. No wonder his opponents’ records look like a rollercoaster of highs and lows! And speaking of opponents, he’s faced nimzo_il 323 times—talk about a frequent battleground rivalry.
Beyond chess stats, Michael is the kind of player who probably talks to his pieces and occasionally forgets to pause the clock (hence the bullet prowess). With a tilt factor of 21, he keeps it competitive but doesn’t take himself too seriously. At the end of the day, it’s about the joy of the game—and maybe the thrill of forcing a last-second blitz mate.
Win, lose, or stalemate—Michael Nevrotzki’s chess journey is a spectacle of speed, strategy, and a sprinkle of unpredictable madness.