Konstantin Krivolapov IM

Konstantin Krivolapov - International Master

Known in the chess world as Kryvolapov, Konstantin Krivolapov has carved out an impressive reputation as an International Master, a title awarded by FIDE to recognize his deep understanding and skillful play in the royal game.

Blitz Battles & Style

Konstantin's blitz rating has seen a steady climb since 2015, starting from a modest 1372 all the way to a blistering peak of 2209 in 2024. With a remarkable average blitz win rate of about 53%, he's as comfortable thinking on his feet as he is planning deep strategies. His games often last around 70 moves, suggesting a fondness for well-fought battles that push into complex endgames — indeed, he reaches endgames in over 75% of his games, proving his grit and patience.

Tactical Awareness & Resilience

One of Konstantin's most striking traits is his nearly perfect comeback ability. Have a laugh at the idea of him losing a piece—he bounces back with a 100% win rate after such setbacks! Opponents beware: his longest winning streak went up to 8 games, and he's currently riding a three-game winning run. Early resignation is rare in his playbook, with under 1% of games given up prematurely—because why quit when you might still pull off a miracle?

Daily Dance & Opponent Chronicles

He plays with varying moods based on the time and day — Sunday and Saturday stand out as his prime winning days with win rates hitting 60% and nearly 67%, respectively. The evenings also seem fruitful, especially around 20:00 and 23:00 when his win rate climbs above 60%, suggesting Konstantin might be a nocturnal strategist!

Konstantin’s opponents have seen a mixed bag: a fraction of players enjoy a 100% win rate against him, but for many, cracking Kryvolapov’s defenses means facing a stonewall. In fact, his rivalries with frequent opponents like brrrrrutal and killyaknight10 show he's always ready for a test — win or lose, he plays to the wire.

Personality in Play

With a tilt factor of 6, Konstantin shows he’s human enough to get frustrated, but his resilience shines through. His "Rated vs Casual" win difference over 53% signals that when the stakes are high, he rises to the occasion. Whether crushing opponents in secretive openings (aptly tagged "Top Secret" in his records) or outwitting them in drawn-out endgames, Kryvolapov is a player who embraces chess as a warfare of wit and nerve.

In summary, Konstantin Krivolapov is not just an International Master on paper — he’s a blitz warrior with a comeback spirit, a midnight strategist, and a tactician who keeps opponents guessing long after the clocks run out.