Overview
Michal Obrusnik (username: michobr) is a playful but serious FIDE Master known for long, tactical bouts online and an uncanny ability to find complications where others see only pawns. A titled player with a taste for sharp ideas, Michal prefers Rapid games but is equally dangerous in Bullet and Blitz — partly because he enjoys dramatic time scrambles and partly because he thinks the clock is a second opponent.
Playing Style
Michal's chess blends practical aggression with marathon-level endgame stamina. He plays long fights (high average moves per game) and often drags opponents into tricky middlegame complications where his tactical awareness shines.
- Preferred time control: Rapid (quick, sharp, and just long enough to complain about blunders).
- Typical approach: complicated openings, long middlegames, patient endgames.
- Notable tendencies: high endgame frequency and a remarkable comeback rate — don’t count him out after losing material.
Career Highlights
As a FIDE Master, Michal has climbed through online leaderboards and racked up impressive peaks across time controls. He’s collected notable streaks, survived long losing streaks with a grin, and frequently turns time pressure into opportunity.
- Title: FIDE Master (titled player recognized by FIDE).
- Preferred time control: Rapid — Michal’s laboratory for creative ideas and comeback magic.
- Memorable peaks include top performances in Bullet and Blitz during 2025 and a Rapid peak mid‑2025 that reflects steady classical online growth.
Openings & Preferences
Michal has clear opening preferences and a few spicy “go-to” options that can surprise both friends and strangers in the lobby. He often chooses lines that invite tactical melee or positional tension depending on mood (and coffee levels).
- Common White first move: e4 (consistent and bold).
- Top openings played: Sicilian Defense (including Alapin and Najdorf lines), Caro-Kann Defense, and several aggressive gambits.
- Strong win rates in some niche lines — expect the unexpected (and probably a cheeky trap).
Stats Snapshot
Michal's online record shows a heavy volume of games, especially in faster time controls, and a knack for winning slightly more than losing over his recent sample — ideal ingredients for a modern titled grinder.
- Rapid record (sample): a strong positive ratio with many decisive victories and only a few draws — Rapid is his sweet spot.
- Blitz & Bullet: thousands of games with many dramatic finishes; Michal is comfortable in both blitz chaos and bullet mayhem.
- Psychology & trends: excellent comeback rate and measurable tilt resilience — he bounces back with style (and maybe an espresso).
Fun Facts & Habits
Michal is as entertaining off the board as on it.
- Nickname in chat: often signs off with a wink and the phrase “one more game?” — and you will play one more game.
- Best (and oddest) time to play: early morning paradox — data suggests some of his highest win rates at dawn. Champions are born before breakfast.
- Avg decisive game length: long — expect a full story with twists, sacrifices, and a satisfying ending (or a dramatic time scramble).
Notable Opponents & Rivalries
Michal has developed recurring rivalries against several frequent opponents. Matches often become mini-dramas with many games and shifting leads.
- Most-played opponents include: alexking44, javicio, and mo518491355846 — fierce, repeatable encounters that sharpen both sides.
- Want to study a typical opponent’s profile? Try this sample link to a frequent rival: Alex Byrne.
Sample Game
Here’s a short illustrative sequence showing Michal’s taste for classical motifs that can explode into tactical fireworks:
- Mini PGN (viewable in the game viewer):
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- Rapid rating trend:
- Peak Rapid rating badge: 2306 (2025-06-26)
- Opening study suggestions: Alapin Variation and Caro-Kann Defense
Why Follow Michal (michobr)?
If you like tactical fireworks wrapped inside long, classical fights — sprinkled with good humor and occasional trash talk — Michal’s games are a must-watch. He’s the kind of FIDE Master who proves that titles can coexist with personality.