Alexey Kornyukov IM

Alexey Kornyukov (aka kai_nov)

Meet Alexey Kornyukov, the International Master who’s been quietly cracking chess boards and brains alike. Known online as kai_nov, Alexey has earned the prestigious FIDE title of International Master, proving that this is no casual puzzle-solver but a serious contender on the 64 squares.

Playing Style & Stats

Alexey is a versatile player enjoying all time controls: bullet, blitz, and rapid. His rapid rating peaked impressively at 2604 in 2021, showing he’s got the stamina and nerve for fast-paced strategy. Meanwhile, his blitz adventures have seen him push beyond 2452 and bullet battles topping 2437. This guy doesn’t just survive the blitz arena, he thrives in it—even if the losses occasionally sneak in.

Favorite Openings

Alexey’s opening repertoire remains a highly classified secret (his stats say “Top Secret” for a reason). Yet from his games, he’s shown prowess with the Nimzo Indian, Queen’s Pawn variations, and Sicilian Defense setups. Beware: he mixes solid theory with tricky tactics, often catching opponents off-guard.

Noteworthy Records

• Longest Winning Streak: 29 games. Yes, he once went on a tear like a chess machine on fire.
• Comeback Rate: an astonishing 80.21%, proving he’s not the type to throw in the towel just because he lost a piece or two.
• Endgame Specialist with a high endgame frequency of nearly 81%—when it gets down to the wire, Alexey shines.

Recent Highlights & Humor

Just recently, kai_nov checked out an opponent in under three minutes with a deadly Nimzo-Indian attack that finished with a swift queen strike. The chess clock didn’t even realize what hit it! However, not every day is a picnic; Alexey also suffered some close losses, including a spectacular checkmate delivered by KingRAZOR33—apparently, kings like to strike back.

When not conquering chess.com leaderboards, Alexey probably practices subtle psychological warfare – likely by staring at opponents so intently their pieces start trembling. Funny thing is, with a tilt factor of just 11, he’s cooler than most icebergs in a blizzard.

Fun Fact

While many players rage quit after losing a piece, Alexey’s win rate after losing a piece remains a respectable 43.19%. So keep an eye on this resilient fighter: losing material only seems to make him more dangerous.

If chess were a battlefield, Alexey Kornyukov is the crafty general who’s always plotting five moves ahead—and laughing quietly when you blunder.