Николай Хныкин FM

Николай Хныкин – FIDE Master & Blitz Enthusiast

Meet Николай Хныкин, a FIDE Master who dances through the chaos of blitz chess faster than you can say "checkmate." With a peak Blitz rating of 2301 achieved in May 2020, Николай has shown formidable skill on the fast-paced battlefield of 5-minute games and under.

Rapidly Rising and Resilient

Though Николай’s game record reveals a rollercoaster ride — 71 wins against 199 losses and 12 draws in blitz — don’t be fooled! They boast an impressive comeback rate of 84.5%, proving that when the chips are down, Nikolay doesn’t just fold; they fight back with tactical finesse and psychological grit. The average game length hints at a patient warrior too, winning after about 63 moves, but sometimes outlasting opponents through marathon 76-move battles.

Opening Repertoire and Style

When it comes to openings, Николай prefers the sharp edges of the Alapin Sicilian Defense and the tricky waters of the French Winawer. Though victory isn't always guaranteed—win rates hover around 25-40% against these defenses—our master experiments like a chef trying new recipes in a blitz kitchen. Beware the Queen’s Pawn Chigorin Variation or the London System though; those have been Nikolay's nemeses with zero wins in limited play!

Playing Hours & Psychological Quirks

For some reason, the mystical hour of 7 AM is Nikolay’s golden hour—winning 100% of their games then (though likely including very few). Late afternoons and evenings are decent too, with win rates spiking around 20-40% at 3 PM and 8 PM. If Никола́й’s mood wavers after intense games, it’s captured by a tilt factor of 16 — enough to remember the pain of a blunder but not enough to quit chess forever.

Latest Battles on the Digital Battlefield

In the most recent games, Николай mastered the Smith Morra Gambit Declined to secure a triumphant win by resignation over "wonderknight64." Combining precision with a dash of aggression, Николай’s tactical acumen shone bright with a clever knight deployment and a forced victory by move 47.

Personality & Fun Facts

Nicknamed Khnykin_Nikolay online, this player is the embodiment of a blitz gladiator: quick, relentless, sometimes risk-loving, and always hungry for the next challenge. Nikolay’s early resignation rate is a mild 3.5%, meaning they rarely quit early — an admirable trait in a game where patience is a virtue and the unexpected is king.

Whether Nikolay wins or loses, it's never boring. With longest winning streaks of 4 and losing streaks as daunting as 16, the journey is as epic as the ending. So keep an eye on Khnykin_Nikolay — the FIDE Master with a fiery spirit, who reminds us all that chess is a battle of brains, nerves, and a little bit of madness.