Meet Mikhail Mozharov
Mikhail Mozharov, known to online chess fans as kosya4ok, is a FIDE Grandmaster who treats the Blitz board like a high speed battlefield. His handle may sound humble, but his results are anything but. With thousands of online games under his belt, he has built a reputation as a fearless, fast-moving player who is never happy with a quiet draw.
The Blitz Machine
Blitz is clearly where Mozharov feels most at home. His career online is a story of explosive climbs and occasional crashes, with a peak Blitz rating of 2867 (2020-02-20) that places him among the platform's elite. He has racked up more than 3,400 Blitz wins, once ran off a 21 game winning streak, and then, just to prove he is human, endured a 12 game losing streak too.
shows just how wild the ride has been.Opening Repertoire
Mozharov is not the kind of player who hides in a narrow corner of theory. With White, he often opens with 1.e4 and has shown real venom against the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation. On the Black side, he has invested heavily in the Caro-Kann Defense, playing it hundreds of times with a winning record. His games tend to reach the endgame, which suits a Grandmaster who enjoys squeezing opponents in the later stages.
Fierce Rivalries
Every online warrior has rivals, and Mozharov has some serious ones. His most frequent opponent is TarantinoQ, who leads their marathon series 70 wins to 36 in 111 meetings. Alexander Moskalenko has also gotten the better of him over more than 100 games. But not every rivalry is painful. Against ravi kumar, Mozharov is a stunning 43 wins and 1 loss. Some opponents just bring out the best in him.
Fun Facts
- His best time of day to play is 17:00, when his win rate jumps noticeably.
- He has a comeback rate of 88.25%, meaning he regularly rescues lost positions.
- His longest winning streak is 21 games, and his longest losing streak is 12 games. He experiences both euphoria and pain.
- He reaches the endgame in about 83% of his games, so he clearly believes in playing chess all the way to the finish.