Biography
Artem Shagaev is a chess player who has carved out a reputation as a calm, durable competitor in online time controls. Starting from local clubs, he now treats Daily games as his playground, building a logbook of battles where endgames often decide the fate of the game. His daily perseverance and love of long, thoughtful sequences have earned him respect among peers and a growing online following.
His peak Blitz rating climbed to 2133 in September 2025, and his Rapid and Bullet performances hover around the 2000-mark, reflecting a fearless, practical style under pressure. Artem enjoys strategic maneuvering in the middlegame, then converts tiny advantages into clean finishes with disciplined technique.
[[Chart|Rating|monthly|2020-2025]]Playing Style
- Endgame mastery: endgames feature frequently in his games, with a high frequency of long, intricate sequences.
- Resilience: strong comeback potential when under pressure, often turning rough positions into drawing chances or wins.
- Pragmatic risk-taking: in Daily and Rapid, he chooses practical lines that keep pressure high while avoiding unsound complexity.
Openings and Performance
- Blitz favorites include the Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation and Petrov's Defense, where steady, forcing lines suit his style.
- Scotch Game and Four Knights Game appear in his repertoire, providing dynamic counterplay when the position demands it.