Kirill Sharutin - The Calculative Chess Virtuoso
Meet Kirill Sharutin, a chess player whose journey resembles a thrilling rollercoaster through the 64 squares. With a career spanning the 2010s, Kirill mastered the art of balance — equally comfortable in Daily, Blitz, and Rapid formats, each revealing a different shade of his strategic brilliance.
Career Highlights & Peak Ratings
- Peak Daily Rating: 1412 (March 2013)
- Peak Blitz Rating: 1547 (July 2014)
- Peak Rapid Rating: 1582 (January 2011)
His top Rapid rating of 1582 demonstrates an aggressive yet calculated style, while his Blitz rating tells tales of lightning-fast decisions and daring maneuvers.
Playing Style & Psychology
Kirill has an affinity for the endgame, appearing in nearly 65% of his games, showing that patience is truly a virtue. He averages around 64 moves per win, indicating that he’s not a fan of quickies—he likes to squeeze every drop of value from the board! Interestingly, Kirill resigns early only about 9% of the time, meaning he fights hard even in tough situations.
With a comeback rate of nearly 70%, Kirill has the heart of a lion and the mind of a tactician. Lose a piece? No problem — he turns adversity into opportunity nearly half the time. Though his tilt factor is a modest 7, it seems like even when the chips are down, he keeps his cool more often than not.
Favorite Openings & Success
Kirill Sharutin loves embracing classical elegance and surprise tactics. Some of his fan favorites include:
- Daily: Vienna Game Falkbeer Variation (100% win rate, undefeated!), Ruy Lopez Berlin Defense (also 100%)
- Blitz: Scandinavian Defense Modern Marshall Variation, Giuoco Piano Four Knights Game, and Sicilian Defense all with a perfect score
- Rapid: A deft hand at the Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation with an impeccable 100% win record
He’s notably struggled against the Slav Defense in Rapid, but hey — everyone has their nemesis!
Record & Rivalries
Kirill’s overall career record is pretty balanced: 31 wins, 31 losses, and 1 draw in Daily games, along with almost equal wins and losses in Blitz games. But he shines in Rapid chess with 74 wins against 57 losses and 6 draws.
His most persistent rival? Igor Sharutin — a relationship marked by 15 fierce battles and a challenging win rate for Kirill (just over 13%). Otherwise, Kirill boasts a remarkable 100% win rate against many opponents, proving his prowess when he is in top form.
Memorable Moments
Kirill’s longest winning streak reached an impressive 7 games — perfect proof that a series of good moves can truly build momentum. On the flip side, he’s also experienced a 7-game losing streak, reminding us that even chess warriors have their off days.
Fun fact: Kirill performs best at ungodly hours like 4 AM and 2 AM, where he boasts a stunning 87-100% win rate in various hours. So, if you ever want a tip — don’t challenge Kirill after midnight!
Recent Games
His most recent thrilling victory was against generaalgroentje, culminating in a resignation after a masterful endgame battle involving the classic Giuoco Piano opening. You can explore the drama of the moves here.
Not every battle goes Kirill’s way though – a recent setback to hagenvolker ended on time loss, proving that even the sharpest minds must mind the clock.
Whether you know him as Kirill or Kirill_Sharutin, one thing is certain: this chess player combines dogged resilience, thoughtful strategy, and just enough unexpected flair to keep opponents on their toes. So next time you’re in a chess game against Kirill, stay sharp — and maybe keep a midnight coffee handy.