Mykhailo-Krailiuk: The Chess Dynamo
Meet Mykhailo-Krailiuk, a rapidly ascending star in the chess galaxy whose journey is nothing short of a thrilling rollercoaster ride. From humble beginnings with a Rapid rating starting around 216 in 2024, Mykhailo has catapulted to a peak Rapid rating of an impressive 907 by April 2025 — a testament to his relentless battle spirit and love for the game.
His style? A mix of tactical wizardry and dogged perseverance, boasting a comeback rate near 73% — perfect for those "never say die" moments when the board looks grim. With an early resignation rate under 2%, you’ll never see him throw in the towel before sewing up victory or bitter defeat.
When it comes to different time controls, Mykhailo is versatile: he dominates in Blitz with a peak rating over 1040, showcasing speed and precision, and shines in Bullet too, hitting a high of 762. His Daily games, meanwhile, reveal a solid strategic core, peaking at 658. He’s truly a chess chameleon, adapting seamlessly from rapid-fire duels to marathon battles.
Openings? A taste-maker and surprise artist! He crushes it with the Four Knights Game Italian Variation and loves to toy with the Vienna Game Falkbeer Variation — boasting perfect 100% win rates in these rarer wrinkles of chess. And don’t be fooled by the “Unknown Opening” category: that’s just the mysterious cloak under which many of his 400+ rapid games hide, claiming a strong 60.5% win rate.
His psychological resilience is notable, with a tilt factor of 12 — which means even if the chips are down, he stays cool enough not to toss his rook off the board in frustration. The best time to catch him playing? The mystical early hours around 4 AM — clearly when his queen really starts bossing around.
As for memorable battles, one of his latest victories in a Four Knights Game was won on time (with a slick rooks-and-pawns endgame), showing he knows how to grind out wins even when the clock is ticking dangerously low — a real “time shark” in the pool.
Despite a few tough losses (because even champions stumble), Mykhailo’s win/loss record stands proudly at 176–92–16 in Rapid, 1092–1052–27 in Bullet, and a confident 412–303–39 in Blitz. The man definitely knows how to make his moves count!
Whether you’re a chess addict, a casual observer, or just in it for the drama, keep an eye on Mykhailo-Krailiuk — a player whose pieces dance with determination, cunning, and a dash of that early-morning madness that turns pawns into kings.
