Mikhail Brodsky GM

Mikhail Brodsky (konservator69)

Grandmaster of the 64 Squares

Mikhail Brodsky, better known online as konservator69, is a chess Grandmaster who has dazzled opponents and computers alike with a blend of classical technique and tactical fireworks. With a peak blitz rating of 2721 achieved in June 2020, Mikhail has proven his mettle in fast-paced time controls, where sharp instincts and swift calculations reign supreme.

His chess journey is a rollercoaster of wins and losses, but with a record boasting over 707 blitz victories and a legendary longest winning streak of 11 games, he’s anything but a casual weekend warrior. Whether it’s the early hours or late at night, Mikhail shines brightest at the crack of dawn—his best time to play is famously 6 AM, when even the rooks seem asleep and he’s wide awake to deliver devastating forks and pins.

Playing Style and Personality

An endgame enthusiast, Mikhail prefers grinding down opponents slowly, with nearly 87% of his games featuring complex endgame scenarios. His average winning game is a patient 77 moves long—because why finish early when you can enjoy every little nuance of the board? Opponents beware: Mikhail’s comeback rate stands tall at a staggering 86%, showcasing his resilience and fighting spirit. Losing a piece doesn’t deter him; it just fuels the fire.

If you catch him grinding his teeth or shaking his king in frustration after a tough loss, don’t worry—his tilt factor is a modest 5, just enough to keep the game spicy. In fact, he sometimes resigns early (only 1% of his games), but that’s just to save energy for the next big clash.

Signature Openings

The details of his openings are top secret (okay, almost!), but he performs best with aggressive Sicilian Defense variations in blitz, blending razor-sharp tactics with deep preparation. His well-rounded repertoire helps keep opponents guessing and scrambling to keep up.

Notable Recent Battle

In one of his latest online skirmishes on Chess.com, konservator69 executed a graceful victory against a 1700+ opponent using the Sicilian Defense: Open Scheveningen Sozin Attack. The game’s climax featured a relentless assault culminating in a resignation at move 26—proving once again that when Mikhail’s pieces start dancing, opponents better find an exit or risk getting checkmated.

Fun Facts

• His blitz win rate is a solid 52.7% across 1,342 games—no sweat!
• Mikhail’s favorite day to play? Monday, where his winning chances jump to nearly 57%.
• He scores an impressive 61% win rate in games starting at 7 AM—early birds do get the knights.
• Despite near saintly patience in endgames, he can crank up the aggression with checkmates in surprisingly few games.

All in all, Mikhail Brodsky is a chess virtuoso with a tactical arsenal and psychological endurance that commands respect. Whether blitzing on the internet or battling in slower time controls, konservator69 continues to carve his legacy, mix humor with serious chess, and maybe, just maybe, tilt a pawn or two on the way.