Mikhail Bilous: The International Master with a Flashy Blitz and Bullet Flair
Known online as Misha_Bilous, Mikhail Bilous is an accomplished International Master recognized by FIDE, whose chess journey sparkles brightest in the realms of blitz and bullet chess. With a peak blitz rating soaring to an impressive 2583 and a bullet peak of 2637, Mikhail has shown that speed combined with sharp tactical awareness is his secret weapon.
His chess style is a fascinating mix: patient in the endgame with an eagerness to resign early only 2% of the time (which, for a blitz expert, is quite commendable). Mikhail favors complex, deep battles, averaging 75 moves per win and 86 moves per loss, often grinding his opponents down with endurance and skill.
His opening repertoire keeps opponents guessing — with a mysterious “Top Secret” approach covering thousands of games, but flavors of the King's Indian Defense and Nimzo-Indian Defense peek through. Mikhail’s win rate hovers above 52% in blitz and just shy of 50% in bullet, proving he’s a force to be reckoned with in rapid-fire chess wars.
Off the board, Mikhail’s psychological resilience shines. Holding a comeback rate of over 87%, he rarely throws in the towel without a fight. Though he admits to a “tilt factor” of 13 (yes, even knights stumble sometimes), his love for the game — especially at dawn and the early morning hours — fuels his impressive performance.
When not dazzling with his lightning-fast moves and crushing checkmates (just check out his recent Chess960 victory where he delivered a checkmate with flair), Mikhail enjoys mixing his games across all time controls. Whether it’s bullet, blitz, rapid, or even daily games, he adapts quickly and masters his art.
And if you ever get the chance to face off against him, beware: Mikhail Bilous doesn’t just play chess — he blitzes, bullets, and occasionally baffles his opponents into submission with sharp, unorthodox play, proving that this International Master’s magic isn’t just in his rating, but in his tenacity and joy for the game.