Ivan Kochiev CM

Ivan Kochiev - Candidate Master of Chess

Meet Ivan Kochiev, a worthy Candidate Master recognized by FIDE, known in the chess circuits as koncheto. Ivan's chess journey is a thrilling mix of steady improvement, tactical wizardry, and the occasional heroic comeback that keeps opponents on their toes and spectators on the edge of their seats.

Starting from humble origins a little over a decade ago, Ivan's rating graph reads like an epic tale of perseverance. From bouncing around the early 1300s in 2011 in Rapid to cracking the 2400s in the Blitz and Bullet formats recently, Ivan's dedication is nothing short of legendary. Not to mention a peak Bullet rating near 2900 – that’s not just good; it’s "blink and you’re mated" good.

A Style as Unique as an Opening Theory on Fire

A chess player with an average game length over 60 moves and a tendency towards complex endgames, Ivan's style is a delightful contradiction: both patient and daring. With a comeback rate of nearly 80%, it’s like Ivan has an internal phoenix rising from the ashes every time a piece is lost. Did we mention their knack for regaining glory after a loss? A psychological rollercoaster that makes the game all the more entertaining!

Known for a lower-than-average early resignation rate (about 6.5%), Ivan fights 'til the last tricky pawn drops and the queen finally smiles. Their win rate with White (64.18%) vs Black (60.45%) demonstrates a balanced warfare, but the 70+% win rates between 10 to 14 hours on the clock probably mean mornings and early afternoons are prime time for delivering some checkmating magic.

Opening Repertoire Highlights

• Rapid: The mysterious 'Top Secret' opening appears to be Ivan’s secret weapon, winning an impressive 61% of nearly 800 games.
• Blitz & Bullet: Skilled in the highly volatile and sharp "Sicilian Defense Prins Variation," "Scandinavian Defense," and "Caro-Kann Main Lines," Ivan mixes classical theory with live-fire precision.

Featured Recent Games

Here’s a peek at Ivan’s latest triumphs and tribulations:

Most Recent Victory:

Taking down Search-of-Harmony in a tense Scandinavian Defense battle that ended in a time victory, Ivan showed not only chess skills but also clock management wizardry.

Memorable Loss:

Even greats have off days. In a grueling Caro-Kann Defense, Ivan fell to pianopro32 after an intense back-and-forth campaign. But true champions learn and come back stronger!

Achievements & Stats

• Maximum Rapid Rating: 2530 (May 2025)
• Peak Bullet Rating: A jaw-dropping 2876 (March 2025) – the bullets seem to fly faster than light!
• Longest Winning Streak: 84 games – which is longer than many people's entire chess careers!
• Current Form: A healthy 3-game winning streak and zero losing streaks, proving that Ivan is on fire.

Playing Style & Psychological Traits

With a love for deep endgames and a high average move count per game, Ivan's patience rivals that of a saint—but don't be fooled, the comeback rate hovers just under 80% because this player knows how to turn a seemingly hopeless position into a victory. However, a tilt factor of 62 suggests maybe not giving them coffee before a game - or maybe exactly that to keep the nerves on edge!

Favorite Time Control

Blitz is Ivan's playground, where reflexes dance with calculation. This is where koncheto shines the brightest, juggling rapid thought and emotion under fierce clock pressure.

Final Pawn Push

Here's a sample of Ivan's sharpness and grace on the board in a recent game – a Scandinavian Defense bringing a spectacular finish:

In summary, Ivan "koncheto" Kochiev is the kind of player who can outthink, outlast, and outmaneuver anyone willing to spend even 60 seconds squared on their move — a true chess artist armed with a database of secrets and a passion for the game.