Leonid Starozhilov FM

Leonid Starozhilov - FIDE Master Extraordinaire

Meet Leonid Starozhilov, a FIDE Master who doesn’t just play chess — they practically live it. With a blitz peak rating soaring above 2800 and bullet skills that could make even the fastest grandmasters blink, Leonid has been shaking the chessboard since 2017, racking up thousands of games with a near 50% win rate in blitz and an even more impressive 55% in bullet.

Known for a stubborn endgame presence (playing an average of 83 moves to victory!), Leonid embodies patience and perseverance. Don’t be fooled by the fast-paced blitz and bullet ratings; this player thrives in long battles, frequently showcasing a remarkable 89% comeback rate and a near-perfect 98% win rate after losing a piece. Clearly, Leonid is the master of turning tides.

A creature of habit, Leonid’s best hours are quite peculiar: they hit their highest win rates at midnight, 1 AM, and 2 AM, suggesting that the midnight oil is their real king. Also, Saturdays and Tuesdays tickle their fancy for turning the tables. They have a low early resignation rate of just 2%, meaning they fight till the very last pawn.

Though their psychological tilt factor is a modest 15 (chess can be nerve-wracking, even for masters), Leonid’s resilience is second to none. With a whopping 3140+ blitz victories overall and thousands more wins across bullet, daily, and rapid formats, this player’s record reads like a chess epic: relentless, strategic, and sprinkled with a dash of humor — because who doesn’t want to flip the board after a crazy combo?

So whether it's a lightning-fast bullet or a marathon daily battle, Leonid Starozhilov is a chess force to be reckoned with, blending tactical genius, enduring spirit, and a playful chess heart. If you spot them online, beware: your opponent may just be your new toughest puzzle.