Sergei Ljukin FM

Sergei Ljukin (ljuks68) - FIDE Master Extraordinaire

Sergei Ljukin, better known in the chess world as ljuks68, is a proud bearer of the FIDE Master title, a testament to his enduring battle-hardened skills on 64 squares worldwide.

Rating & Style

With a peak blitz rating soaring over 2560 in summer 2023, Sergei demonstrates a fiery blitz style that’s as unpredictable as a squirrel on espresso. His rapid peak? A formidable 2680, proving he’s just as comfortable taking his time—and winning.

Known for a balanced approach, Sergei’s games often average around 70 moves per decision, showing a meticulous love for the endgame (his favorite playground, apparently!). Not one to easily concede (his comeback rate is an impressive ~85%), he battles on even when the odds are against him.

Opening Arsenal

The man loves a challenge and is versatile with his openings. In blitz, he wields the Sicilian Najdorf with deadly precision, though the “Top Secret” line (his own mysterious recipe?) boasts his highest win rate at nearly 60%. Bullet rounds see Sergei favor the Caro-Kann Advance and the London System—his secret weapons for quick knockouts.

Gaming Persona

Sergei’s psychological landscape is as fascinating as his chess: a tilt factor of just 7 hints he’s mostly calm under pressure, though every grandmaster has their moment of frustration! He shines brightest around 1 pm, making it the perfect tea break and checkmate time. His opponents often face his fiercest attacks on Fridays—chess superstition or not, the weekend hustle is real.

Win-Loss Chronicles

With over 1000 wins in blitz alone, Sergei’s record is a rollercoaster of thrilling victories and tight battles. He’s equally dominant in bullet chess with a win ratio comfortably above 60%. His losses? Well, they’re fewer than his mornings without coffee.

Recent Combat

His latest escape involved a brilliant finish by winning on time in a Chess960 battle—because when the clock ticks, the fox moves. Defeated foes include a variety of memorable usernames, while Sergei himself has occasionally been sent packing, proving even masterminds have off days.

Fun Fact

If chess were a sport, Sergei would be that player who suddenly pulls a rabbit out of a hat and leaves everyone blinking in disbelief. With his blend of deep strategy and lightning-fast tactics, opponents never quite know what to expect—but they always know it won’t be boring.

Keep your eyes peeled for ljuks68 on the digital battlefield, where every game is an adventure and every move is a story.