Volodymyr Vetoshko GM

Volodymyr Vetoshko - The Incognito Knight of Chess

Volodymyr Vetoshko, internationally known by the mysterious handle Incognito_Knight, is a formidable Grandmaster whose chess prowess quietly dominates the online battlegrounds. Awarded the prestigious Grandmaster title by FIDE, Volodymyr's journey through the 64 squares has been anything but ordinary.

A Career Painted in Blitz and Bullet

With a blitz rating skyrocketing to an impressive peak of 2834 in early 2025 and bullet zenith at 2683 in 2019, Volodymyr's lightning-fast calculations make even lightning look sluggish. The Incognito Knight's style—equal parts patient strategist and tactical wizard—has earned him over 2200 blitz wins and an uncanny comeback rate of 88%, proving he's not one to surrender easily.

The Opening Arsenal: Secrets and Surprises

Volodymyr guards his openings like a dragon hoards gold. His famous "Top Secret" opening has featured in nearly 4700 blitz games with a solid 47% win rate—enough to make opponents sweat before the first move. Other surprise weapons include deadly accurate applications of the Sicilian Defense's Smith Morra Gambit and the Queens Gambit Declined Janowski Variation, showcasing his versatile mastery of the opening theory.

Epic Streaks and Psychological Fortitude

With a longest winning streak of 17 games and a tilt factor that would make even the most zen monk flinch, Volodymyr proves that even the stoic Incognito Knight has his moments of fiery passion. Despite some rocky losing streaks here and there, his average moves per win hover around 79, emphasizing a calculated, no-rush style that grinds down opponents methodically.

Off the Board

When not crushing opponents with knight forks and bishop pins, Volodymyr enjoys the quieter moments in life—perhaps contemplating his next mysterious moniker or plotting a stealthy chess variant surprise. Legend says he's even best friends with a computer who whispers opening novelties in his ear.

Recent Battles

Even in the most recent games, Volodymyr’s style shines. In a dazzling Chess960 encounter, he turned the tides with patience and precision, forcing his opponents into resignation while making tricky positions look effortless. And if you think the Knight moves in strange patterns on the board, wait until you meet Volodymyr’s sudden burst of creativity!

In sum, Volodymyr Vetoshko is not just a Grandmaster—he’s the “Incognito Knight” lurking in the shadows of online chess, ready to strike with a smile and an unorthodox checkmate.