Meet moscovita, International Master
moscovita is an International Master with a serious blitz habit and a flair for the dramatic. The username may whisper Moscow, but the play style speaks a universal language: sharp openings, stubborn defense, and a blitz rating that has climbed from 1200 to 2646 (2026-08-20) over more than a decade of online battles.
The Long Climb
The journey began in December 2013 with a modest 1200 blitz rating and only a handful of games. After a long hiatus, moscovita returned in March 2019 and immediately made up for lost time, surging from 1368 to 2378 in a single month.
captures the full arc: a steady rise through the 2400s, a few dramatic dips, and a peak of 2646 (2026-08-20) in blitz. Along the way, moscovita strung together an 11 game winning streak, survived a 9 game losing streak, and proved that the comeback is always possible.Opening Repertoire
As White, moscovita is not afraid of chaos. The Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack appears in more than 180 blitz games, a bold choice that drags opponents into early queen adventures. The London System also makes frequent appearances, often reaching the Poisoned Pawn Variation. As Black, the Sicilian Defense is the anchor, with the Richter-Rauzer, Moscow, and Classical variations all seeing heavy use. The rare Döry Defense has quietly become a reliable weapon, winning over 53 percent of the time.
offers a visual tour of these tendencies.Rivalries
Every warrior needs worthy foes. moscovita's most frequent battleground is against alphazephirum, with 32 meetings and a 19-11-2 record in moscovita's favor. Against Marvin Guevara, the scoreboard is even friendlier: 14 wins, 6 losses, and 2 draws. But not every rivalry is one-sided. Daniel Lowinger and x-3704738925 both hold winning records over moscovita, proving that even International Masters have their kryptonite.
Playing Style
The stats paint a picture of a tenacious grinder. moscovita averages over 74 moves in wins and 81 in losses, with an endgame frequency near 84 percent. The comeback rate of 84.64 percent means losing a piece is rarely the end of the story. The best time to catch this IM is probably not at 15:00, when the win rate spikes, and the tilt factor of 9 suggests that after a painful defeat, the next game might be wonderfully unpredictable. Blitz is clearly the preferred time control, and moscovita plays it with the energy of someone who never learned the word resignation.