Roman Lovkov - International Master Extraordinaire
Meet Roman Lovkov, known in the chess cosmos as Lovkov_Roman, a player who has carved out his own immortal niche on the 64 squares and earned the prestigious title of International Master from FIDE.
Roman’s chess journey reads like a thrilling saga of glories and gritty battles. From humble beginnings back in 2014 with a Blitz rating of 1323, he catapulted himself to a fierce 2795 peak by 2025—almost hitting the mythical 2800 barrier! His tactical acumen is so sharp that his opponent’s pieces might as well be wearing neon signs saying “Beware!” With a comeback rate of a staggering 90.17%, Roman proves time and again that losing a piece just means the game is still very much alive.
When it comes to blitz chess, Roman is a marathon runner disguised as a sprinter, averaging 78 moves per win and even more moves per loss. Endgames? That’s where he loves to dance, with over 82% endgame frequency – a true connoisseur of the final moves, squeezing victories out of the tiniest advantages. His White pieces are a reliable partner with nearly 50% wins, while his Black pieces don’t disappoint either, holding a respectable 43% win rate.
Bullet and Rapid? Roman has blitzkrieg speed, boasting monster bullet ratings near 2900 and maintaining an almost perfect 75% rapid win rate in limited sample games. And despite his serious prowess, he’s not afraid to throw in a cheeky resignation just 0.21% of the time. After all, even an International Master knows when it’s time to grab some coffee.
Psychologically, Roman’s tilt factor is an impressively low 10—so he won’t be throwing his queen across the board anytime soon. More likely, he’ll calmly outwit you while sipping on his third espresso of the match. His daily performance? Nearly flawless with a 99% win rate, proving that when it comes to chess, practice makes perfect.
Off the board, Roman’s opponents vary widely, but no matter who sits across from him, the story usually ends with the same punchline: a well-fought battle and often, a win for our master tactician. Beware, challengers of Lovkov_Roman; you’re in for both a chess lesson and a spectacle!
In short: Roman Lovkov is the kind of chess player who doesn’t just play the game – he lives and breathes it, crafting masterpieces on the board while maybe occasionally chuckling at how you thought you had him trapped.
Overview of Recent Performance
Roman, your recent games demonstrate a solid performance with a strength adjusted win rate of approximately 66%. Over the past six months, your rating has improved steadily by about 14 points, reflecting consistent growth in your play. The positive rating trend slopes across 1, 3, and 6 month periods indicate strong and stable progress.
Game Highlights and Tactical Insights
- You have effectively handled complex positions such as in the Ruy Lopez and Nimzo-Indian Defense, turning strategic advantages into wins.
- In your win against JBAlman, you showcased good calculation by capitalizing on your opponent's mistakes in the middlegame, especially with active rook and knight maneuvers.
- Your games reveal a strong understanding of pawn structures and piece activity, frequently converting small advantages into successful endgames.
- You utilized time pressure to your advantage in a couple of games, showing that you manage resources well during daily formats.
Areas for Improvement
- Continue to work on your opening repertoire depth—explore the nuances of your preferred openings like the Nimzo-Indian and Sicilian Defense to avoid early inaccuracies.
- Practice endgame technique further to enhance precision when converting advantages under time constraints.
- Since you have no recent losses recorded, watch for any potential complacency and remain vigilant about switching tactics to outplay stronger opponents.
Next Steps and Suggestions
- Analyze your games in detail, especially moments where you increased pressure or secured winning positions, to solidify strategic understanding.
- Incorporate tactical training to sharpen your calculation speed and spotting of critical moves during complex middle games.
- Keep tracking your rating trends and set incremental goals to maintain your positive growth trajectory.
- Consider experimenting with new openings occasionally to diversify your skills and surprise your opponents.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Christopher Guzman | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| BSWPaulsen | 6W / 7L / 1D | |
| drago89 | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| Bakhtiyar Askarov | 1W / 1L / 0D | |
| Jeet Jain | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| Antoni Kozak | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| Bella Khotenashvili | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| Rafail Antoniou | 1W / 1L / 0D | |
| foivospiraeus | 2W / 0L / 0D | |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dmitrij Kollars | 19W / 27L / 3D | |
| Zdenko Kozul | 17W / 19L / 4D | |
| Łukasz Licznerski | 17W / 17L / 1D | |
| honestgirl | 4W / 26L / 4D | |
| SpanishChessCoach | 11W / 18L / 4D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2780 | |||
| 2024 | 2834 | |||
| 2023 | 2838 | |||
| 2022 | 2743 | |||
| 2021 | 2733 | |||
| 2020 | 2919 | 2726 | 2000 | |
| 2019 | 2676 | |||
| 2018 | 2692 | 2538 | 2000 | |
| 2017 | 2613 | 2555 | ||
| 2016 | 2485 | 2516 | 2113 | |
| 2015 | 2369 | 2054 | ||
| 2014 | 2156 | 1200 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 62W / 59L / 8D | 62W / 61L / 5D | 79.6 |
| 2024 | 63W / 41L / 10D | 48W / 64L / 6D | 85.0 |
| 2023 | 5W / 2L / 2D | 5W / 2L / 0D | 91.3 |
| 2022 | 92W / 83L / 17D | 73W / 94L / 24D | 81.4 |
| 2021 | 219W / 206L / 41D | 183W / 223L / 47D | 85.9 |
| 2020 | 271W / 221L / 67D | 183W / 293L / 51D | 85.0 |
| 2019 | 221W / 224L / 53D | 226W / 227L / 38D | 87.2 |
| 2018 | 258W / 238L / 34D | 245W / 257L / 40D | 82.8 |
| 2017 | 236W / 204L / 41D | 203W / 238L / 44D | 84.8 |
| 2016 | 88W / 51L / 3D | 71W / 64L / 7D | 75.4 |
| 2015 | 64W / 14L / 1D | 66W / 11L / 2D | 62.0 |
| 2014 | 25W / 6L / 1D | 21W / 8L / 5D | 68.7 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 420 | 198 | 182 | 40 | 47.1% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 374 | 168 | 176 | 30 | 44.9% |
| Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit | 213 | 111 | 92 | 10 | 52.1% |
| French Defense: Advance Variation | 156 | 80 | 64 | 12 | 51.3% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation | 155 | 70 | 70 | 15 | 45.2% |
| Ruy Lopez | 154 | 72 | 64 | 18 | 46.8% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Classical Variation | 124 | 59 | 54 | 11 | 47.6% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 121 | 55 | 57 | 9 | 45.5% |
| Modern | 111 | 47 | 58 | 6 | 42.3% |
| English Opening: Agincourt Defense | 109 | 38 | 62 | 9 | 34.9% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Maróczy Bind | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amar Gambit | 12 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 55.6% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 16.7% |
| King's Indian Attack | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 60.0% |
| Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 20.0% |
| Modern | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 25.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Classical Variation | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 25.0% |
| East Indian Defense | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| French Defense: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotch Game | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Philidor Defense | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Ruy Lopez: Old Steinitz Defense, Semi-Duras Variation | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Elephant Gambit | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Anderssen Variation | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| French Defense: Burn Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Döry Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Ruy Lopez: Classical Defense, Benelux Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 25 | 6 |
| Losing | 10 | 0 |