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Эдуард Ковалев FM

Username: Kovalyov_Eduard

Playing Since: 2018-06-16 (Inactive)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Rapid: 2301
14W / 1L / 0D
Blitz: 2515
1388W / 1100L / 256D
Bullet: 2325
65W / 26L / 5D

Biography of Kovalyov Eduard

Kovalyov Eduard is a dynamic and accomplished chess player whose career has been marked by rapid progress and impressive achievements in various time controls. Specializing in blitz and bullet formats while occasionally showcasing his prowess in rapid games, Eduard’s career began to shine in 2018 and has seen continual evolution over the years.

In blitz, his ratings have consistently hovered around the 2400–2600 range, with standout performances that have seen his peak reach as high as 2606. His extensive blitz game history, characterized by thousands of encounters, vividly illustrates his ability to adapt quickly to fast-paced and tactical situations. His bullet performance, although featuring fewer games, is equally noteworthy, reflecting sharp reflexes and a deep understanding of rapid decision-making. In rapid formats, his record, albeit more limited, shows promising results as he navigates the subtleties of longer, more strategic battles.

Eduard’s tournament statistics reveal not only a strong winning record, but also remarkable resilience. With a longest winning streak that extended to 21 games and a current streak of three consecutive wins, he exhibits a strong psychological fortitude. His games indicate an aggressive yet calculated approach – in many instances, he has displayed an incredible comeback rate of nearly 92% and has managed to convert even difficult positions with a 100% win rate after losing material in critical situations.

Off the board, Eduard is known for his meticulous preparation, as seen in his varied and extensive opening repertoire in blitz. He delves into complex lines such as the King’s Indian Defense, the Caro Kann, and numerous English Opening variations, each reflecting a deep analytical insight that serves him well during high-pressure encounters. His playing style is further evident in the way he balances early resignations with a high frequency of successful endgames – his wins typically spanning an average of 84 moves, contrasted modestly by his losses. Moreover, his varied win rates under different conditions and times of day illustrate both adaptability and an acute tactical awareness.

Throughout his career, Kovalyov Eduard has not only refined his technical skills but has also evolved psychologically, learning to manage tilt and pressure. His impressive performance metrics – including win rates across days of the week and peak performances during late afternoon and early evening hours – are a testimony to his commitment and his continuous quest for excellence. With a steadily rising rating over the years, Eduard’s journey in chess is a blend of disciplined study, strategic ingenuity, and exhilarating competitive spirit.

As he looks to the future, Kovalyov Eduard remains a player to watch – one whose blend of tactical sharpness, opening preparation, and steadfast determination makes him a formidable presence on the board and a true inspiration for aspiring chess enthusiasts.


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At-a-Glance

  • Peak blitz rating: 2606 (2023-11-18)
  • Peak rapid rating: 1572 (2022-09-18)

When You Win Most Often

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Your win-rate peaks in the late evening and drops around lunchtime. If practical, schedule serious games for your “hot” hours.

Key Strengths

  1. Initiative-oriented play. You are happy to seize space with early pawn storms on the flank (g-/h-pawns) and central breaks.
  2. Tactical vision. In several victories (e.g. vs APotatoInthekitchen) you converted long forcing lines into checkmate.
  3. Flexibility in Chess960. Good results in shuffled positions prove you can handle unfamiliar structures.

Growth Opportunities

  1. King safety before pawn storms.
    Your loss to rookkalo16 illustrates the danger: …g5 weakened dark squares and your king never found shelter.
    Replay the turning point and ask “Who benefits if lines open?”
  2. Time management.
    Two defeats (vs Laurin_2009 & bazar-wokzal) were on time despite playable positions. Adopt checkpoints:
    • After move 10 keep ≥70 % of original time.
    • After move 20 keep ≥40 %.
    If behind, simplify and trust your intuition instead of searching for perfection.
  3. Focused opening repertoire.
    Against 1.e4 you meet 2.d4 with Center-Game lines but often mix plans. Consider:
    • Adopting the Scandinavian (…d5) or Classical E-pawn defences you know well.
    • Versus 1.d4 choose one structure (QGD or KID) and drill the first twelve moves.
  4. Endgame technique.
    In the game vs Defend1r you reached an equal rook ending and were mated. Work weekly on rook-and-pawn endings (Philidor, Lucena, Vancura).

Seven-Day Micro-Training Plan

DayFocusTime
MonOpening drill – Center Game & Scandinavian setups30 min
Tue30 tactical puzzles: double attack & removal of defender25 min
WedEndgame session: rook + pawn vs rook positions40 min
ThuPlay 5 rapid games, deeply annotate 160 min
FriOne Chess960 game & review (keeps creativity high)30 min
SatStrategy video/reading on pawn structures30 min
SunRest or casual bullet – no new theory tests 

Mindset Reminders

  • Before a flank pawn push, picture the diagonal it opens toward your king.
  • Apply prophylaxis: “What does my opponent want?”
  • When ahead material, trade pieces not pawns; when behind, do the opposite.

Stay disciplined with this routine for a month and you should surpass your current peaks—good luck, Eduard!



🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
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Nebojsa Djordjevic 5W / 4L / 2D View Games
tashigalanga 6W / 4L / 0D View Games
Goran Galiot 6W / 2L / 1D View Games
Nathan White 3W / 3L / 2D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2515
2024 2475
2023 2496
2022 2573 1571
2021 2445
2020 2325 2446
2019 2200 2492
2018 2093 2530
Rating by Year2018201920202021202220232024202525732093YearRatingBulletBlitz

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 4W / 1L / 0D 3W / 5L / 0D 65.2
2024 0W / 1L / 0D 0W / 0L / 0D 78.0
2023 47W / 40L / 9D 43W / 40L / 19D 90.3
2022 77W / 48L / 20D 84W / 52L / 11D 86.5
2021 20W / 16L / 4D 15W / 21L / 1D 87.5
2020 174W / 129L / 26D 147W / 141L / 27D 91.0
2019 239W / 182L / 49D 226W / 203L / 46D 89.3
2018 214W / 114L / 29D 189W / 145L / 20D 87.4

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro-Kann Defense 209 88 99 22 42.1%
Czech Defense 203 101 87 15 49.8%
Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit 111 68 35 8 61.3%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 92 49 33 10 53.3%
King's Indian Attack 70 34 28 8 48.6%
Pirc Defense: Classical Variation 66 33 26 7 50.0%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 62 30 27 5 48.4%
Slav Defense: Bonet Gambit 59 37 20 2 62.7%
Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation 57 29 24 4 50.9%
Pirc Defense: Austrian Attack 57 32 23 2 56.1%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
East Indian Defense 2 2 0 0 100.0%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Australian Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
QGA: 3.Nf3 Bg4 1 0 1 0 0.0%
QGD: 3.Nc3 Bb4 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 1 1 0 0 100.0%
QGD: Chigorin, 3.cxd5 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Sicilian Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Diemer-Duhm Gambit (DDG): 4...f5 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 10 6 4 0 60.0%
Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit 10 9 1 0 90.0%
Czech Defense 6 3 3 0 50.0%
Pirc Defense: Classical Variation 5 3 1 1 60.0%
Caro-Kann Defense 5 3 1 1 60.0%
East Indian Defense 5 2 2 1 40.0%
Amar Gambit 5 3 2 0 60.0%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Pirc Defense: Austrian Attack 3 3 0 0 100.0%
Modern 3 3 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 21 0
Losing 7 2
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