Vadim V Rakhaev, known online as Midav_Veahkar, is a chess streamer who has turned live games into a friendly classroom and a source of online banter. Since 2016 he has been sharing fast-paced rapid-fire battles and thoughtful analysis, inviting viewers to learn, laugh, and try daring ideas on the board.
His channel blends instruction with humor and a genuine love for the game, making it easy for fans to follow his progress across formats.
Streaming Career
As a prolific streamer, Vadim builds a welcoming community around rapid play. He explains his decisions as the clock ticks, answers questions from chat, and shares annotated games to illuminate ideas behind the moves. Rapid chess is his playground, and his streams often feature friendly battles, puzzle challenges, and thoughtful post-game recaps.
Vadim favors dynamic and sharp lines, with notable success in Amar Gambit across Blitz and Daily formats, and a robust repertoire that includes the Scandinavian and various Sicilian setups. His opening choices reflect a willingness to take initiative and complicate the position, keeping opponents on their toes.
Amar Gambit — strong results in Blitz and Daily (hundreds of games, consistently competitive).
Scandinavian Defense and Barnes/Barnes-related lines — aggressive, initiative-rich play.
Sicilian Defense variants and Bird/Dutch-related ideas — flexible responses to different opponents.
Milestones and Notable Moments
Vadim’s peak ratings reflect his rising momentum in online chess. He achieved a peak Blitz rating around 2134 in October 2021 and a Rapid peak near 2010 in June 2021. His Daily performance has also reached the 2000s on multiple occasions, with a long-running longest winning streak of 23 games. His energy on stream keeps the chessboard buzzing and the chat lively. Rapid is his preferred time control, shaping the pace of many streams and battles.
