Grandmaster Moskvaa
Meet Moskvaa, a chess Grandmaster who has demonstrated a remarkable journey on the 64 squares. Known for their sharp tactical awareness and psychological resilience, Moskvaa is the kind of player who never gives up — boasting an impressive 87.28% comeback rate.
From humble beginnings with a Blitz rating as low as 952 back in 2018, Moskvaa skyrocketed to a peak Blitz rating of 2826 in early 2019 — a climb that would make even a pawn’s promotion jealous. Their average Blitz rating hovers comfortably above 2700, showing consistent high-level performance even in the rapid-fire arena where seconds count.
Despite their intimidating title, Moskvaa’s style features a touch of humanity: an early resignation rate of just 0.34 shows a player who fights bravely and respects the battle, while an average move count of around 76 moves per win indicates a preference for deep, strategic endgames rather than quick finishes.
Playing Style & Strengths
- White pieces win rate: 51.71%
- Black pieces win rate: 47.28%
- Endgame dedication: Engages in endgames nearly 79% of the time — proving patience is a virtue!
- Longest winning streak: A staggering 30 games in a row — try not to blink.
- Tilt factor: 12 — yes, even Grandmasters have their “bad day” moments.
Notable Stats & Quirks
Moskvaa performs best when the clock strikes 1 AM, with an astonishing 91.67% win rate during that hour. Clearly, late-night blitz battles are Moskvaa’s prime time — maybe coffee or sheer stubbornness fuels these wins!
Across various opponents, Moskvaa enjoys a healthy rivalry, with a mixed bag of win rates against familiar foes like coldplace (44.44%) and tapuah (36%). No one knows quite what to expect, except that Moskvaa is always ready for a fight.
Recent Chess Drama
In a recent memorable victory on August 4, 2019, Moskvaa defeated Fighterman91 using a classic Scotch Game with an elegant resignation finish — proof that sometimes the queen’s gambit isn’t just for Netflix.
Even Grandmasters stumble; just weeks later, Moskvaa tasted defeat against ChadaevNikolay, who outmaneuvered them in a Vienna Game that demonstrated chess’s delicate balance of power.
Summary
Moskvaa is a Grandmaster not just by title but by temperament: resilient, strategic, and with a knack for thrilling comebacks. Whether it's blitz, bullet, or rapid, they embody the spirit of chess — a blend of artistry, war, and just a pinch of madness.
Next time you spot Moskvaa online at 1 AM, you might want to grab your board and prepare for a battle. Or just watch in awe as this Grandmaster crafts chess poetry in motion.
Constructive Feedback for Moskvaa
Blitz peak so far: 2826 (2019-01-05) | Favourite colour: White (Scotch/Ruy Lopez) | Preferred time control: 3-min.
What you are already doing exceptionally well ✅
- Opening punch. Your Scotch-4…Qe7 sideline and Neo-Arkhangelsk setups routinely score quick tactical blows (see 15.g3!! in your Na4 crush).
- Calculated aggression. Early …g5/h5 pawn storms against the king-side are timed only after development – an important distinction.
- Conversion when ahead. In the recent win as Black you converted a material edge with the simple plan …h5-h4-h3, forcing resignation without needing flashier tactics.
- Practical speed. You often reach move 15 with ≈90 % of the initial clock, giving you a buffer for later complications.
Opportunities to level-up 🔧
- End-game finesse. Three of the latest losses occur in RB-vs-R or R&P endings where the engine still shows equality. Work on technical conversion and defence:
• Study the Lucena and Philidor rook endings.
• Practise vs bots with 15 s increment so you cannot flag. - Handling flank openings. The English loss shows difficulty versus slow structures after …e5. Build a universal anti-English system (e.g.
…c6 + …d5or the reversed Sicilian setup) so you aren’t improvising on move 10. - Pawn-storm risk management. In the Vienna defeat your …h5-g5 plan left dark squares fatally weak. Insert one waiting move (…Be7→g7 or …c6) first; if White meets it passively, only then launch pawns.
- Clock discipline in won positions. Two losses are simply on time with +3 ⩲ evaluation. Adopt a “ten-second rule” – when totally winning, spend ≤10 s per move, trust your technique and push premoves where legal.
Opening micro-tune-ups 📚
- Scotch as White. After 6.e5 Qe7 7.Qe2 Nd5 8.c4 Ba6 you already have pressure; consider the theoretical 9.Qe4! line to keep Black under tension without allowing …Bb4+ tricks.
- Nimzo-Indian as Black. In the loss to Fighterman91 the …c5 break was good, but trading on g3 handed White the open h-file. Explore
…cxd4ideas first; keep bishops.
Illustrative motif
Spot the winning zwischenzug in your recent Black win:
4-week action plan 🗓️
- Week 1-2: 20 themed rook-endgame puzzles daily (Chess.com drill or OTB).
- Week 2-3: Build a 10-game “anti-English” repertoire file; annotate critical branches.
- Week 3-4: Play 20 games with 3|2 increment; focus on not flagging when winning.
Key study terms
Prophylaxis, Minority Attack, Lucena Position
Keep up the sharp play, refine those endings, and your next milestone (2800+ blitz!) is well within reach.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coldplace | 12W / 13L / 2D | |
| Ilya Smirin | 9W / 13L / 3D | |
| Yaacov Norowitz | 12W / 11L / 1D | |
| Vladislav Kovalev | 9W / 12L / 1D | |
| Dmitrij Kollars | 5W / 11L / 2D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2784 | |||
| 2018 | 2347 | 2510 | 2200 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 31W / 37L / 5D | 23W / 43L / 12D | 80.7 |
| 2018 | 150W / 105L / 22D | 142W / 107L / 23D | 78.3 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann Defense | 32 | 14 | 15 | 3 | 43.8% |
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation | 19 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 42.1% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 17 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 35.3% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 16 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 37.5% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 57.1% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 14 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 57.1% |
| Australian Defense | 13 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 53.9% |
| Sicilian Defense | 12 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 41.7% |
| English Opening: Agincourt Defense | 12 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 41.7% |
| Catalan Opening | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 63.6% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 30 | 0 |
| Losing | 12 | 2 |