Pavel Sevostianov IM

Pavel Sevostianov - International Master (IMcoach)

Meet Pavel Sevostianov, a chess maestro who proudly wears the title of International Master, bestowed by FIDE. A cunning tactician and a fierce competitor, Pavel has danced gracefully across the 64 squares, racking up wins, losses, and draws like an epic saga of battles won and lessons learned.

Rating & Performance Highlights

• Peak Blitz Rating: 2623 achieved in July 2024, proving that lightning-fast thinking is Pavel's game.
• Bullet Chess Peak: A staggering 2669 rating in August 2022, making opponents wonder if he has a chess engine hiding under his chair.
• Rapid & Daily Ratings: Pavel’s rapid games peaked close to 2390 in 2019, while daily chess reached highs around 1535 in 2024, showcasing versatility across time controls.

Playing Style & Strengths

Pavel’s style is like a Swiss army knife — versatile, precise, and loaded with surprises. With an Endgame Frequency of over 85%, Pavel enjoys grinding out victories even in the most intense endgame scenarios. His average game length hovers around 81 moves, indicating a patient and strategic approach that often outlasts his opponents’ stamina.

Not one to toss in the towel prematurely, Pavel's Early Resignation Rate sits at a humble 1.53%, meaning he fights to the last pawn drop. Plus, with a remarkable Comeback Rate of 88%, losing material isn’t the end of the world — it’s just another chapter in the fight.

Opening Love Affair

Pavel keeps his opening repertoire as mysterious as a secret agent’s dossier, categorizing the majority of his blitz games under "Top Secret" with a 48% win rate. A connoisseur of the Sicilian Defense and the Caro-Kann variations, Pavel has a knack for employing the McDonnell Attack and Breyer Variation to catch opponents off guard and taste sweet victory.

Recent Triumphs and Defeats

In one of his latest online jousts on Chess.com, under the moniker IMcoach, Pavel showcased his sharpness by winning in style with Black against some top-rated opponents. Just recently, in a sneaky Sicilian Defense, Pavel induced his opponent’s resignation with such flair it was almost poetic.

Of course, even masters have their off days. Pavel’s most recent loss was an unfinished story against the skillful "kuenkuen1989", ending abruptly but surely fueling more fire for his next game.

Quirks & Fun Facts

Pavel’s best time to play? The witching hour of 1 AM, where nocturnal genius strikes. Beware if you challenge him then — the guy’s psychological resilience, or “tilt factor,” is impressively low at just 11, making him one tough cookie to rattle.

With a win rate over 56% when playing White and almost 50% when Black, Pavel’s knack for balance and adaptability makes his games thrilling fizzles of strategy and surprise. He’s the kind of player who will quietly build unstoppable pressure, then land the final blow just when you’re focusing on his pawn structure.

In summary, Pavel Sevostianov is a chess force of nature: relentless, sharp, and delightfully unpredictable. Whether it’s bullet, blitz, or slow thinking, Pavel brings a blend of art, science, and a pinch of magic to each game.