Profile Summary: Vladyslav Larkin, International Master
Vladyslav Larkin, also known by the username Larkin-Vladislav, is an International Master recognized by FIDE, a title that clearly shows he’s not just playing chess — he’s schooling it. With a rapid rating consistently peaking at 2547 and a Blitz rating flirting with the high 2800s, Vladyslav is a formidable opponent whether the clock is ticking fast or moderately.
Playing Style & Stats
This master of the 64 squares doesn't just rely on raw talent; Vladyslav’s games are known for their long, intense battles, averaging over 70 moves on winning games. If you think he blinks first, think again — he has an impressive comeback rate of 82.66% and a stunning 89.01% win rate even after losing a piece. Losing at chess? Not really in his vocabulary.
His psychological resilience is worth a mention, too—with only 21% tilt factor, the highs are high and the lows barely register. If chess were a test of patience and focus, Vladyslav would be graduating summa cum laude.
Remarkable Achievements
- Longest winning streak: 49 games in rapid chess. Yes, 49 games!
- Current winning streak: 22 games, proving he’s still on fire.
- Rapid chess win rate: Nearly an unbeatable 96.4% in his most played opening (whose secret is a mystery to others).
- Blitz top score around 2895 and bullet maxing out around 2943 — fast fingers, faster mind.
Fun Facts & Trivia
Vladyslav’s win rates vary intriguingly with the hour of day — prying open a book at the crack of dawn (1 AM) might just give you a victory at the hands of the IM, since he boasts a surreal 100% win rate then. For you afternoon players, beware: his peak plays between 15:00 and 16:00 bring him an 86%+ win rate.
He’s also a specialist in endings and knows how to make the game last — with over 74% endgame frequency, Vladyslav truly enjoys the battlefield to the last move.
The Opponent's Nightmare
Facing Vladyslav means going against a keen tactician who has beaten many players multiple times, including a near-perfect 96.7% win rate against “xyxthe_64_squaresxyx.” If you’re an aspiring chess enthusiast, playing against him might be like chasing a ghost — difficult to catch, even harder to beat.
Whether rapid, blitz, or bullet, Larkin-Vladislav is a force on the digital battlefield, and anyone who underestimates this IM’s longevity and tactical brilliance does so at their own peril.
“Chess is life in miniature”—and Vladyslav plays it like a grand performance, move after move.