Михаил Экдышман - International Master of the 64 Squares
Known online as Maestro1986, Михаил Экдышман is an International Master officially titled by FIDE, and unofficially dubbed "The Blitz Beast" by anyone who’s survived his lightning-fast assaults on the chessboard.
Since bursting onto the scene, Михаил has played thousands of games across all time controls, with a penchant for bullet and blitz formats where his rating once skyrocketed to a blistering 2783 bullet and a scorching 2661 blitz. If speed chess were an Olympic sport, he'd probably have a pouch full of gold medals and a trophy shelf that needs reinforcement.
His style? Imagine a cunning mix of tactical awareness and psychological warfare with a side of patience—after all, his average game lasts a whopping 79 moves when he wins! A true endgame aficionado, Михаил has a remarkable tendency to push through until the last piece while maintaining composure even after losing material, boasting an impressive comeback rate of 87.7%. When losing a piece, he still wins nearly half his games—a testament to his tenacity and creativity.
Михаил's weapon of choice often involves sharp, aggressive openings like the Alapin Sicilian Defense and the Closed Sicilian Defense, showing versatility and a flair for surprising opponents who think they've found an opening edge.
Ever the chess adventurer, Михаил is no stranger to the ups and downs of online play. He once racked up an epic 17-game winning streak, proving that sometimes the stars align just right on the board. On the downside, even a grandmaster can have off days—his longest losing streak hit 12 games—but he never stays down for long.
Whether playing under the bright lights of online chess arenas or grinding out complex positions late at night (his best win rates occur around 3 AM—real night owl vibes!), Михаил combines dedication, skill, and a pinch of humor. After all, anyone who can outwit tens of thousands of bullet games with a win rate over 50% is clearly having a blast doing what they love.
Recent Triumph
In a recent game on Chess.com, Михаил showcased his mastery of the Alapin Sicilian Defense, maneuvering with precision until his opponent resigned at move 30. Definitely a game for the highlight reel!
Fun Fact
Михаил’s psychological profile suggests he’s a resilient competitor with a tilt factor of just 12%, meaning he’s more likely to laugh off blunders and keep fighting than to rage-quit... though users beware, because when he’s on, he’s merciless on the bullet battlefield!
In the world of chess, Михаил Экдышман proves you don’t have to be a grandmaster to act like one — just a master of speed, strategy, and style.