Luka Paichadze GM

Luka Paichadze - The Grandmaster Known as Lukianoo

Luka Paichadze, or as chess aficionados might know him online, Lukianoo, is a Grandmaster who has carved his niche in the intense world of blitz chess. With a peak blitz rating soaring past an astronomical 3000 in mid-2025, Luka doesn’t just play fast — he plays fast and flawlessly (well, most of the time).

Starting with humble beginnings in 2013 (a modest blitz rating of 1347 playing just one game and winning it — talk about first impression!), Luka quickly surged through the ranks, becoming a feared tactician and endgame wizard. His average game length is around 80 moves, proving that this is a player who doesn’t give up early nor rushes to resign — except when he does (his early resignation rate is a breezy 0.36%, so it happens, but rarely).

Luka's style could be described as a blend of clinical precision and psychological warfare. With an impressive Comeback Rate close to 90% and almost half of his wins coming after losing a piece, he’s the type who can turn near-defeat into a spectacular victory. Opponents don’t just face his moves; they face his resilience.

Favorite Openings & Curious Quirks

If you ever get tangled up with Luka, beware the Caro-Kann Defense — it’s where he scores some of his highest win rates, topping 80% in blitz games. He’s also mastered the Alapin Sicilian and the Sicilian Chekhover Variation, with amusingly secretive opening strategies that he simply calls "Top Secret" — which is appropriate, considering he has played thousands of games under this mysterious umbrella with nearly 48% wins in blitz alone.

In bullet chess, he's not just fast; he’s practically a bullet himself — holding over 53% wins in hundreds of games. Rapid and daily games? He’s no slouch, maintaining solid performances, though blitz clearly remains his playground of choice.

The Human Behind the Moves

Luka's psychological profile hints at a strong mental game but with a notable "tilt factor" of 15 — yes, even grandmasters have their off days. Even his best time to play chess is at the crack of dawn around 6 AM, which means if you want to catch him at his absolute best, set your alarm early and brush off those yawns.

Opponents come and go, but Luka has some frequent rivals like Hikaru and Michael Roiz. He might not always have a perfect track record against them, but his overall career win count towers impressively: nearly 2000 wins in blitz at last count, demonstrating a relentless drive to push pawns and take kings.

A Recent Masterstroke

In a recent 2025 blitz encounter, Luka's careful preparation shone through while facing the Caro-Kann Defense. The game, filled with subtle maneuvering, ended on his opponent’s clock running out — an ironic but classic grandmaster finish. Checkmate isn’t always necessary when time is on your side!

All in all, Luka Paichadze is a formidable figure in the chess cosmos — a fierce competitor, an inspired tactician, and occasionally, a quick-time brained bullet champion who proves that sometimes, speed and brains make the perfect combination.