Profile
Evgenij Miroshnichenko, better known online as mironius, is a chess Grandmaster and a prolific streamer who brings the heat both on the board and in front of the camera. A lifelong student of the game with a taste for sharp lines and bold decisions, mironius blends deep opening preparation with practical, high-pressure play.
Preferred time control appears to be Rapid, where mironius shines with quick adaptation and lively commentary. For a quick snapshot of the journey, you can explore the profile placeholder: mironius.
Chess Career and Style
Mirroring a career that spans Blitz, Rapid, Bullet, and Daily formats, mironius earned the title of Grandmaster by FIDE and has become a familiar face in online chess through streaming and teaching. The playing style blends tactical skirmishes with strategic depth, often leaning into dynamic openings and concrete endgames.
- Longest winning streak: 35 games
- Current winning streak: 2 games
- Longest losing streak: 8 games
- Notable strength: rapid calculation under time pressure
Openings and Repertoire
Mirroring a rich and varied repertoire, mironius has relied on a wide set of openings with strong results across time controls. Here are a few highlights from the Blitz, Bullet, and Rapid databases:
- Blitz highlights:
- Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit — 168 games, 69.05% win rate
- Alekhine Defense — 105 games, 75.24% win rate
- Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation — 92 games, 76.09% win rate
- Bullet highlights:
- Alekhine Defense — 21 games, 91.3% win rate
- Amar Gambit — 20 wins in 21 games
- Scandinavian and Caro-Kann Defenses among favorites
- Rapid highlights:
- A04 and A07 family openings show strong results in high-volume Rapid events
- B01/B02 family and other flexible lines used to steer games into favorable endgames
For a deeper look, see the opening performance placeholders: [[Chart|Opening Repertoire|Blitz|2015-2022]]
Streaming and Community
Beyond over-the-board battles, mironius champions learning with communities online. The streams mix live games, commentary, and approachable instruction, making complex ideas accessible and entertaining for fans around the world. The profile placeholder hints at a hub where followers can connect with mironius: mironius.
Notable Moments
From breakout performances to sustained excellence, mironius has left a mark across multiple time controls. The record shows a dramatic peak in Blitz and a continued presence across Rapid and Bullet formats, with a history of powerful openings and fearless play. A handful of memorable runs include long winning streaks and high-impact finishes that fans still discuss in forums and streams.