Савелий Голубов - International Master Extraordinaire
Meet Савелий Голубов, a chess virtuoso who proudly holds the title of International Master from FIDE. Not just your average player, Савелий’s lightning-fast reflexes shine brightest in the Blitz and Bullet formats, where his razor-sharp tactics and uncanny comeback skills keep opponents on their toes (and occasionally, scratching their heads).
Rating Highlights & Style
Starting with a humble Bullet rating of 1389 in 2013, Савелий skyrocketed to an impressive Blitz peak of 2485 by 2017. He averages over 81 moves to victory, showing a game that’s both patient and methodical, with a penchant for grinding opponents down rather than rushing for early wins. His endgame frequency is impressively high, at nearly 77%, which means if you’re still in a match with Савелий past the 50th move—better bring your A-game!
Bragging Rights
- Longest winning streak? A jaw-dropping 21 games—enough to make even grandmasters take notice.
- Comeback king with a spectacular 93.64% comeback rate after setbacks in the game.
- 100% win rate after losing a piece—a testament to resilience and ruthless tactical awareness.
Opponent Chronicles
Савелий has faced a colorful cast of challengers—from “dlugy” to “gabrielian_artur”—and boasts perfect or near-perfect win rates against many. However, some like “dlugy” remain his kryptonite (0% win rate there!). His most-played rivals, including “captinchess1” and “uchenikdeda,” have each battled him 6 times, with Савелий winning a solid majority.
Personality & Quirks
Known for an early resignation rate of just 8.7%, Савелий rarely gives up—unless it’s a “why-am-I-still-losing-this” moment! His psychological tilt factor stays low (7 out of 100), though a slight dip in casual game performance suggests Савелий takes rated games very seriously. (Or maybe casual players just can’t keep up with his intensity!)
Fun Fact
His best hour of the day? 4 PM, boasting a ridiculous 87.5% win rate—could be the power of a good cup of tea or simply perfect brainwaves firing at that hour.
In short, Савелий Голубов is a formidable chess force—combining steadfast patience, tactical brilliance, and a streak of wins strong enough to intimidate even the boldest opponents. Watch out, chess world; this IM’s moves are not just top secret—they’re top deadly.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| captinchess1 | 5W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| uchenikdeda | 6W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| ermir daka | 4W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| Mark Kotliar | 3W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| serge_anvarov | 3W / 0L / 1D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2485 | |||
| 2016 | 2468 | |||
| 2015 | 2237 | 2366 | ||
| 2014 | 2224 | |||
| 2013 | 1389 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3W / 0L / 0D | 3W / 3L / 0D | 72.2 |
| 2016 | 8W / 11L / 2D | 13W / 4L / 2D | 95.6 |
| 2015 | 32W / 20L / 8D | 29W / 24L / 5D | 74.5 |
| 2014 | 41W / 15L / 1D | 42W / 14L / 3D | 83.5 |
| 2013 | 1W / 0L / 0D | 0W / 0L / 0D | 69.0 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation | 21 | 13 | 8 | 0 | 61.9% |
| Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Knight Variation | 13 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 84.6% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 53.9% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 54.5% |
| Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 77.8% |
| Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 62.5% |
| Sicilian Defense | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 50.0% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 71.4% |
| Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Gipslis Variation | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amar Gambit | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Dutch Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Modern Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Unknown | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 21 | 0 |
| Losing | 7 | 1 |