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International Master Grunberg Mihai (mihaitu34)

Title: International Master (IM)

Meet Grunberg Mihai, a chess warrior known online as mihaitu34. Holding the prestigious title of International Master awarded by FIDE, Mihai has passionately battled on the 64 squares for years, blending strategic finesse with a dash of competitive fire.

Rating and Performance

From humble beginnings in 2010 with a blitz rating around 1600 and bullet in the high 1700s, Mihai soared to blitz highs surpassing 2400 by 2015-2018, and bullet ratings almost touching 2400 in 2016. Such meteoric progress is rare—either from intense study or an uncanny ability to make opponents wonder “What just happened?”

His blitz record boasts over 3,200 wins with a solid nearly 49% win rate, while his bullet play is just as fierce, clinching an impressive 55% win rate over hundreds of games. In fact, Mihai’s bullet opening moves remain top secret—kind of like a magician who never reveals his tricks (or maybe just really inconsistent).

Playing Style & Personality

With an endgame frequency exceeding 80%, Mihai clearly loves the gritty late-game battles—average wins span over 80 moves, showing patience that would make even the most stoic grandmaster nod with respect. And to his foes' dismay, Mihai is a comeback artist, boasting an incredible 92% rate bouncing back after tough positions.

Known to resign early only about 1% of the time, this player prefers to fight it out till the very end. Despite some tilt moments (rated at 11 on the scale), Mihai's resilience and tactical sharpness (including a perfect win record after losing a piece!) make him a formidable opponent.

Fun Facts & Rivalries

His longest winning streak is a dazzling 10 games—imagine the streaky moods and celebrations! Mihai enjoys testing tactics against a colorful roster of opponents, including "nazar-nazar" (where he maintains a respectable 57% win rate) and "lying-ted," who faced a perfect 100% win rate from our IM.

Not just a casual player, Mihai's games span thousands, proving he’s more marathon than a sprint—though his bullet speed would certainly win in a race!

In Summary

International Master Grunberg Mihai is the kind of player who blends intense endgame mastery with tactical surprises and a sneaky penchant for making “Top Secret” openings his trademark. An ever-evolving competitor with a strong online presence, Mihai embodies the blend of dedication, resilience, and wit that makes chess as thrilling as ever.