Александр Копылов — The Blitz Connoisseur
Александр Копылов, known to some by his enigmatic username kopylov1978, is a formidable force in the world of Blitz chess. With a peak Blitz rating soaring up to 2717 in 2025, he dances swiftly across the 64 squares, juggling over 9,800 Blitz games since 2019 alone. They say lightning never strikes twice, but Александр strikes like a storm—his longest winning streak clocked at a breathtaking 12 games, and currently he's on a hot streak with 5 consecutive victories.
His playing style? A master of the endgame with an impressive 81.5% endgame frequency and a psychological titan, showing virtually zero tilt despite the inevitable ups and downs of rapid chess duels. If he loses a piece, fear not—his 100% win rate after such setbacks proves that comebacks are his bread and butter. Opponents beware: quick resignations by Альександр's adversaries happen infrequently (0.7% early resignation rate), suggesting that many try to stand their ground against his tactical might, usually to their own detriment.
Outside Blitz, Александр dabbles in Bullet chess where his peak rating nears 2300, showing he's no stranger to the fastest time controls. Though Bullet games are fewer, his impressive 65% win rate in this realm demonstrates his versatility and adaptability under pressure.
Curious about his repertoire? It's a Top Secret weapon arsenal with over 10,000 Blitz encounters under his belt, boasting nearly 40% win rate, and in Bullet chess, he ups the ante with a sneaky 65% win rate melody.
When peering into his vast and varied opponent gallery, names like franzzchess, igor0073, and gmboorchess appear, where Александр’s tenacity shines through even in tough battles. Despite a tough overall Blitz win/loss record (4,214 wins versus 4,802 losses), the countless draws (1,614) reveal a fighter who doesn't easily give up without a scrap.
With consistent ratings hovering in the mid-2600s for Blitz and a relentless hunger to improve, Александр Копылов is not just a chess player; he’s a storm on the board—sometimes sweet, sometimes ruthless, always thrilling to watch.