Николай Ивашкевич

Николай Ивашкевич - The Rapid Riddler of the Chessboard

Meet Николай Ивашкевич, also known by his fearless username Nikolayivahkevich, a rapid chess maestro whose games are a rollercoaster of explosions and recoveries. With a peak rapid rating of 586 achieved in January 2025, Николай's journey through the chess world is anything but dull.

Chess Career Highlights

• Total Rapid Games Played: Over 800 thrilling battles, with a near-even split of 404 wins and 401 losses, plus a handful of draws keeping things suspenseful.
• Longest Winning Streak: A formidable 12 straight victories — imagine the opponents shaking in their boots!
• Longest Losing Streak: Just 9 in a row — because even the best have their "off days".
• Average Game Length: About 40 moves per duel, reflecting a balance between strategic depth and decisive blows.

Opening Repertoire and Style

Николай’s go-to opening is the classic King’s Pawn Opening, with a pretty solid 54.4% win rate. He also shines brightest with the Bishop’s Opening, crushing opponents 75% of the time - a lover of bishops, beware!

Not all openings suit him equally well — the Philidor Defense and Pirc Defense trick him into defeat more often than not, so he might appreciate a little practice or some tutoring from Bobby Fischer’s ghost.

Playing Style & Psychology

Known for sometimes waving the white flag early (20.45% early resignation rate), Николай is a fighter who knows when to cut losses. Despite that, his comeback rate of 43.56% proves he's not afraid to claw back from adversity.

He’s a tactical magician with a tendency to lose more against stronger opponents (only 13.7% win rate vs. higher-rated players), but a terror to those rated below him — winning an impressive 84.7% of those matches. In other words, a classic big fish in a sea of small fish.

Николай performs best during the afternoon (best time to play: 15:00) and has a relatively low tilt factor of 9, meaning he keeps his cool even after brutal losses (though a losing streak of 4 currently hints at some frustration).

Fun Facts & Recent Battles

• He once checkmated an opponent in just 5 moves with a classic King’s Pawn Opening attack — talk about a lightning strike!
• His most recent victory came by resignation after an intense e4-e5 struggle against Aman2325.
• Currently, he holds a 0% win rate against some pesky users like alexandr8702 and wgjones — looks like some rivalries to spice up future Matches of the Century.

In Closing

Николай Ивашкевич embodies the spirit of rapid chess: fierce, unpredictable, and full of heart. Whether he's dazzling fans with tactical brilliance or silently plotting his next comeback, one thing is for sure—he never makes a dull moment on the board. So next time you see Nikolayivahkevich in the lobby, be ready for a wild ride!