Vasiliy Korchmar
International Master of Chess
Meet Vasiliy Korchmar, a chess virtuoso who dances with knights and rooks like they owe him money. Awarded the prestigious title of International Master by FIDE, Vasiliy’s blitz rating has soared to a peak of an electrifying 2868 – that’s so high it practically needs oxygen masks.
Starting as a fiery contender in 2017, Vasiliy quickly stormed through ranks, mastering time controls from the lightning bullet to the brisk rapid games. With a bullet peak rating nudging close to 2700 and rapid topping out above 2600, his versatility is something opponents both admire and fear.
His playing style? An intriguing mix of resilience and patience — with an endgame frequency of 84%, he’s not giving up those crucial endgame pieces without a fight. A comeback rate of over 86% says he’s the phoenix rising from the ashes every time the game looks grim. Still, even an IM can get tilted, with a tilt factor clocking in at a modest 12. But who doesn’t get a little flustered when their queen suddenly does a disappearing act?
Vasiliy’s win record is impressive: over 7700 wins combined in blitz, bullet, and rapid, with a respectable number of graceful resignations and a tiny sprinkle of stalemates. On his best day, he shines bright in the morning hours, especially around 8 AM – chess breakfast anyone?
Fun Facts
- Longest winning streak: 23 games. That’s like dominating a whole chess camp without breaking a sweat.
- Average moves to win: Nearly 79 moves – a patient strategist, not a quick blitzer.
- Favorite openings: Let’s call them "Top Secret," because Vasiliy likes to keep enemies guessing.
- White and Black win rates: 55.82% and 52.38% respectively — he’s just as comfortable playing either side of the board.
Recently, Vasiliy clinched a thrilling victory by resignation in a Nimzowitsch-Larsen Attack game on March 18, 2025, demonstrating swift precision and strategic depth that left his opponent tapping out after only 33 moves.
Whether he’s tearing up the bullet arena or carefully maneuvering in blitz battles, Vasiliy Korchmar proves that chess is not just a game – it’s an epic saga of brains, nerves, and sometimes a sly trick or two.
