Володимир Михальський (Mikhal867)
Title: National Master
Known on the chessboard as Mikhal867, Володимир Михальський is a seasoned National Master with a knack for blitz battles and a career full of resilience, strategy, and occasional flair for the dramatic. Rising steadily through the ranks since 2019, Mikhal867 has reached a blitz peak rating of 2600 in late 2024—no small feat in the lightning-fast realm of blitz chess.
Playing Style & Strengths
With an average game length of about 83 moves in wins, Володимир shows the patience of a saint coupled with sharp tactical awareness. His comeback rate is impressive—nearly 88%—proving that when the chips are down (say, after losing a piece), this player doesn’t just fold but fights back fiercely. White pieces bring a slightly better success (47.58% win rate) than black (43.71%), but both colors have sparked memorable battles.
Favorite Openings
When it comes to openings, Mikhal867 is somewhat of a mysterious figure. The "Unknown Opening" category covers over 1,700 blitz games, hinting at a versatile and possibly experimental approach on the fly. However, some known bows include Modern Defense variations and the English Opening – with strategic lines like the Kings English Variation where Mikhal867 recently sealed a neat checkmate in a daily game.
Statistics Snapshot
- Total Blitz Games Played: Over 2,000 with balanced wins and losses (929 wins vs 1001 losses)
- Daily Chess Peak Rating: 2101 (July 2024)
- Rapid Peak Rating: 2382 (July 2022)
- Longest Winning Streak: 9 games in a row – imagine the nerves of opponents!
- Longest Losing Streak: 10 games – but hey, every grandmaster has an off day (or ten).
Memorable Moments
May 2025 was a busy month for Mikhal867, including a brilliant victory by checkmate in a daily chess game against HPuskar with the English Opening's Kings English Variation. Always ready to battle, Володимир is not just a calculator of moves but a composer of chess stories, each game a symphony of strategy culminating with dramatic finales.
Off the Board
Though a fierce competitor, Володимир’s low early resignation rate (under 2%) reveals a fighter’s heart: rarely gives up until the final move. Fun fact: his best time to play is oddly at dawn around 5 AM, when the world is quiet but his mind is roaring!
Whether you meet him online or face him across the board, expect sharp moves, resilient defense, and maybe a tactical surprise or two. Mikhal867 — a master of national stature and a blitz warrior with plenty of stories left to write.