Valiantsin Yezhel - FIDE Master
Known in the chess realm as Likvidator228, Valiantsin Yezhel is a formidable FIDE Master with a knack for blitz and bullet chess that can make even Magnus Carlsen blink twice. Rising steadily through the ranks since 2018, Valiantsin boasts blitz ratings soaring past 2600 and a bullet peak reaching a staggering 2709.
Playing Style & Style Insights
With an impressive comeback rate of over 90%, Valiantsin doesn’t quit even when the chips are down. Winning nearly every time after losing a piece (98.09%), they are the definition of resilience. Their games often stretch to nearly 80 moves before victory or loss, showing a tenacious and deep strategic approach rather than quick skirmishes.
A Day in the Life of Valiantsin
Apparently, this player is at their best when the clock strikes 5 AM (a peak win rate of 68.37%) — clearly a top competitor fueled by early-morning coffee and an uncanny ability to checkmate while the rest of us hit the snooze button.
Career Highlights
- Peak Blitz rating: 2636 (2024)
- Peak Bullet rating: 2709 (2025)
- Notable longest winning streak: 23 games
Rivalries and Opponents
Valiantsin takes 100% wins over frequent foes like "champarden" and "rogeriomuller," but let's just say their games against "hikaru" and "magnuscarlsen" leave room for improvement (0% wins there!). Battles with "sameermujumdar" show a tough contest with a win rate near 41%, proving even legends have challenges.
Fun Facts
Not one to resign early, Valiantsin has a mere 3.93% early resignation rate, preferring to fight until the very end — even when the king is cornered, there's hope for a sneaky comeback. And speaking of psychology, with a tilt factor of 10, watching their demeanor after a tough loss might be as entertaining as the game itself.
When not plotting checkmates or dazzling opponents online, Valiantsin probably enjoys a good laugh at the expense of pawns — after all, how else to explain a bullet rating that zooms past 2600?