Michel Bédos: FIDE Master and Blitz Marathoner
Michel Bédos, known online as michkoo, is a FIDE Master who treats online blitz like a marathon. Since 2012 he has played more than 55,000 rated blitz games, collecting over 28,500 wins and building a reputation as one of the most active and resilient players on the platform.
A Blitz Career at a Glance
His blitz journey started near the 1850 mark in late 2012, then climbed steadily through thousands of games. His rating graph shows the kind of long grind that only a true blitz specialist can endure.
Along the way he reached a peak of 2409 (2026-06-07), and his longest winning streak of 16 games shows what happens when he gets into a rhythm.
Repertoire and Playing Style
Michel builds his opening habits around practical and flexible lines. As White he often goes for the English Opening and a range of d4 systems, while as Black he is loyal to the Sicilian Defense, especially the O'Kelly Variation. He also likes the Benko Gambit when he wants active counterplay, and he has played the sharp Amazon Attack thousands of times.
His games tend to reach the endgame, and he wins about 53% of his White games. The winning formula is simple: keep creating chances, stay calm after losses, and rarely turn down a fight.
Rivalries and Mental Toughness
With so many games come familiar faces. His most frequent rival is oleg bojarincev, with 111 head to head battles. Rivalries like these have shaped his style. Even after a tough ten game losing streak, he bounced back with a comeback rate above 85% and a strong record against lower rated opponents.
A Midnight Specialist
If you play at midnight, you may catch Michel at his best. His strongest time of day is 00:00, when his win rate climbs into the mid 50s. That fits a player who can play hundreds of blitz games in a single month without losing his love for the game.