Егор Зубков

Chess Player Biography: Егор Зубков (aka kakashi_uuu)

Meet Егор Зубков, a dedicated and daring chess enthusiast known in the digital arenas as kakashi_uuu. Starting out with a modest Rapid rating of 157 in late 2021, Егор has steadily carved a path through the ranks with a blend of strategic finesse and occasional playful gambits.

Rating Milestones & Playing Style

Егор’s journey is marked by impressive growth, recently hitting a peak Rapid rating of 686 in November 2024, a milestone that shows his persistence and growing mastery over the 64 squares. Known for a preference toward Blitz and Rapid time controls, he thrives under pressure, balancing tactical ingenuity and a healthy respect for endgames — as evident by his frequent endgame battles (57.5% of his games!).

Favorite Openings – The Signature Moves

Strategically, Егор is a fan of fianchetto setups, frequently wielding the King's Fianchetto Opening with over 60% win rates in Bullet and approximately 51% in Rapid games. He also has a soft spot for the Alekhine’s Defense Subvariations, especially the Scandinavian variation, where he boasts an admirable 70% win rate in Rapid and 75% in recent years.

On the Board Personality

Егор's playing style reveals a player who can keep calm when down (with a comeback rate of 71.3%) and is not shy about resigning early when the position sours, keeping a neat Early Resignation Rate of 6%. He averages around 56 moves to victory — a true marathoner of the board, occasionally grinding out wins with dogged persistence.

Recent Battles

Recent encounters have been a rollercoaster. A notable victory came with Black in an English Defense game, where he showed tactical sharpness forcing his opponent to resign after 26 intense moves. Of course, every chess saga has its moments of drama — a recent loss by checkmate in a King's Fianchetto Opening battle is a reminder that even the sharpest blades can be caught off guard.

Fun Facts

• Егор loves to mix it up: he often surprises opponents with rare variations like the Reti Opening Black Mustang Defense, scoring an outstanding 86% win rate.
• He plays some of his best chess during odd hours — surprisingly, his best hour is 2 AM, perfect for night owl tactics!
• His longest winning streak? A solid 12 games — clearly, when Егор is on fire, he's tough to beat.

Current Profile Snapshot

Preferred Time Control: Blitz

Total Wins (All Time Controls): Rapid: 252, Blitz: 49, Bullet: 92, Daily: 1

Playing Under the Username: kakashi_uuu

In Summary

Егор Зубков is more than a chess player — he's an evolving strategist with a quirky charm, embracing the game’s every twist and turn. Whether blazing through Bullet or maneuvering slowly in Rapid, he proves that dedication and a dash of tactical madness go a long way. Keep an eye out for this rising star; his chess adventures have only just begun!

For the Data Enthusiasts

Here’s a quick peek at rating progression:

And some recent inspirational moves: