Mikhail Mozharov GM

Mikhail Mozharov (kosya4ok)

Grandmaster Extraordinaire

Mikhail Mozharov, known in the chess world as kosya4ok, is no ordinary chess player. Holding the prestigious title of Grandmaster from FIDE, Mikhail has spent years dancing with the sixty-four squares, often leaving opponents puzzled, checkmated, or occasionally wondering if their Wi-Fi just dropped.

His blitz ratings have seen explosive peaks, soaring up to a near-mythical 2867 in February 2020 — a number that no mere mortal should even dream of reaching. But don’t let those dizzying numbers fool you; Mikhail has also had his share of humbling moments (loss to a time scramble here, a miscalculated gambit there). Yet, he consistently bounces back with a comeback rate of over 88%, proving resilience is just as much a part of his style as tactical brilliance.

This Grandmaster's playing style is equally relentless and cunning. With an average of 75 moves per win, Mikhail exhibits an unshakeable patience and a love for the endgame. His games often feel like a thrilling novel — sometimes a marathon, sometimes a sprint, but always with a twist ending. He’s not one to cave early either, boasting an impressive early resignation rate of only 0.73%, meaning he sees every tactical jungle through to the end... or until his opponent resigns, whichever comes first.

When it comes to openings, Mikhail keeps his cards close to the chest — his strategies are marked "Top Secret." His opponents face a near even split of wins and losses with him, but the GM’s win rate stubbornly stays above 50% across bullet, blitz, and rapid, showcasing versatility that few can match.

The psychological battlefield is no less demanding, and Mikhail is known to navigate the ups and downs with a tilt factor of just 12 — proving that even in the heat of battle, he keeps a cooler head than your average chess engine after a surprise blitz attack.

Off the clock, Mikhail’s mood peaks around 5 p.m., the prime time for masterminding coups over the chessboard. His winning streaks can hit epic proportions — like his longest winning streak of 21 games — but even the most mighty warrior knows the sting of a losing streak; his longest was still manageable at 12, perhaps spent recharging with a hot cup of tea and some tactical puzzles.

Notable Recent Victory

In a recent chess960 encounter, Mikhail (playing as kosya4ok) showcased his rapid-fire ingenuity by patiently outmaneuvering his opponent until victory by resignation at move 84. It was a dazzling demonstration of creativity in a format where no opening books apply — pure intuition and experience.

Whether blitzing or bulleting, Mikhail Mozharov makes it clear: chess is not just a game, it’s a battlefield of wits, nerves, and occasionally, time scrambles. And he’s here to win it — one precise move at a time.