Leonid Sokolin IM

Leonid Sokolin (Lenyas66)

International Master - The Blitz Maestro

Leonid Sokolin, known online as Lenyas66, is a force to be reckoned with on the chess battlefield. Awarded the prestigious title of International Master by FIDE, Leonid doesn't just play chess — he dances on the 64 squares with a flair and precision that would make even the most stoic grandmasters crack a smile.

Rating and Style

With a peak blitz rating soaring to an impressive 2674 in early 2025, Leonid has shown extraordinary skill and growth over the years. His bullet peak clocks at 2357 and daily chess hits a solid 2000, but it’s in blitz chess that Lenyas66 truly shines.

Leonid’s gameplay is a mix of psychological resilience and tactical wizardry: a comeback rate over 85%, a cool-headed approach reflected by a low early resignation rate of 2.5%, and a penchant for complex endgames with an endgame frequency nearing 79%. When he wins, it usually takes around 70 moves—a testament to his enduring stamina and strategic depth.

Chess Personality and Fun Facts

Known for his late-night spikes in performance (his best results often come around 3 AM), Leonid is almost like the chess world's nocturnal superhero. If chess had a “dark knight,” this would be it—patrolling the online arena while others sleep, ready to unleash devastating attacks.

His favorite openings are surprisingly secretive (“Top Secret” accounts for thousands of games), but from the tiny glimpses, you’ll find a respectful nod to classics like the Four Knights Spanish Variation, French Defense MacCutcheon, and the Pirc Defense. Known to mix strategy with surprises, Lenyas66 keeps opponents guessing and scratching their heads.

Epic Victory Highlights

One of his recent triumphs was a dazzling victory over “tatar” in June 2025, where he demonstrated impeccable timing and precision, winning the game on time after a flair-filled tactical onslaught involving heavy piece exchanges and intricate maneuvers. Check out the game here to witness Lenyas66's mastery firsthand.

Record and Rivalries

With over 6,300 wins in blitz games, Leonid maintains a healthy win-loss ratio, showing fierce competitiveness and consistent performance. His longest winning streak? An eye-watering 20 games! And while every titan faces defeat, he keeps bouncing back, with a tilt factor low enough to maintain his cool even after seven consecutive losses.

Leonid has sparred frequently with opponents like michael124667 and dvahrasta, turning rivalries into opportunities to sharpen skills and assert dominance.

Summary

Whether you know him as Leonid or Lenyas66, this International Master is a testament to dedication, sharp intellect, and a sense of humor that resonates in his fearless play style. His games are a thrilling roller-coaster of tactics, timing, and an occasional sneaky grin — just don’t blink, or you might miss the checkmate.