Nicolai Kistrup IM

Nicolai Kistrup - International Master

Meet Nicolai Kistrup, known in the chess universe as nicolaik, an International Master who has been sharpening his tactical claws for over a decade. Nicolai’s blitz rating skyrocketed impressively from the humble neighborhood of 1362 in 2012 to a formidable peak of 2415 in 2024. That's not just improvement; that’s a chess phoenix rising—and staying fiery!

From blitz battles to bullet duels, Nicolai’s record is a rollercoaster of wins, losses, and draws—but mostly wins. With more than 1700 victories in blitz alone, and boasting a blistering 58.7% win rate in bullet games, he’s the kind of opponent you either pray for mercy or prepare to be dazzled by. And since you probably lost count, yes, he's also got a longest winning streak of 16 games... and he’s currently riding a 15-game hot streak. Someone call a fireman!

Nicolai's playing style is a mix of patience and precision, averaging over 60 moves per win, which suggests he’s no quick trickster but rather a persistent strategist. His endgame is strong, showing up in nearly 60% of his games, and he’s got a remarkable 79% comeback rate—it’s almost like he thrives on "dramatic rescue" moments. And just when you think you've won a piece, don't get too comfortable—his win rate after losing a piece is an astonishing 100%, proving he’s the comeback king.

Psychologically speaking, Nicolai admits to a tilt factor of 22, which means even this grand strategist occasionally gets a little feverish when things don’t go his way. But hey, no genius is perfect!

Off the board, Nicolai's most frequent sparring partners include siddbee, alexandre34, and joserivas057, with whom he’s shared many epic clashes. His preferred opening moves are shrouded in mystery—labeled “Top Secret”—but the results are anything but, flaunting a win rate over 55% in blitz and nearly 70% in daily games.

Nicolai is a master of timing too: his peak playing hours hover around late afternoon to evening with a 65% win rate at 9 PM and a mind-blowing 66.67% at midnight and in the wee hours. Clearly, some nights are made for grinding pawns and recruiting queens.

To sum it up, Nicolai Kistrup is a chess warrior armed with patience, persistence, and a wicked sense of comeback strategy. Whether it’s blitz, bullet, or daily games, nicolaik plays to win—and occasionally to throw in a little chess drama for flavor. Opponents beware, this IM might resign early only to plan your theatrical downfall in the next game!