Nicola Mircov: The Relentless Tactician of the Chessboard
Known in the chess world simply as nmircov, Nicola Mircov is a fierce and strategic player whose chess journey is as dynamic as a knight’s gallop across the board. With thousands of games under their belt and a peak bullet rating flirting with the 2100s, Nicola has mastered the art of fast, tactical play, often turning the tide with a single clever maneuver.
Early Career and Style
Starting with a modest rating around 1300 in 2015, Nicola quickly advanced, showcasing a unique blend of patience and aggression. Their games often feature a spectacular mixture of the Sicilian Defense, the Old Benoni Defense, and the Caro-Kann Panov Attack — openings known for complexity and counterattack potential. Nicola’s gameplay is not just about winning; it’s about winning with style, frequently navigating through labyrinthine positions that leave opponents scratching their heads.
Blitz and Bullet Mastery
Nicola’s blitz and bullet records are impressive. With over 22,000 bullet wins and a blazing peak blitz rating near 2240, this player thrives in the adrenaline-fueled fast time controls. Their longest winning streak of 39 games is the stuff of legend in online circles. And while some players might crumble under pressure, Nicola’s psychological resilience is evident in an extraordinary comeback rate of 83.58% and a near-perfect 99.98% win rate after losing a piece. It turns out that losing a pawn isn’t in Nicola’s dictionary—only creative recovery and checkmate fantasies.
Tactical Genius and Game Time
Nicola’s approach to the game is deeply tactical, often playing intricate and lengthy battles averaging over 60 moves per win. With an endgame frequency of 74.55%, they prefer to grind out wins by outmaneuvering opponents in the crucial late stages. Interestingly, their best win rates occur on Tuesdays and early mornings, so if you want to challenge Nicola, maybe avoid those times unless you’re ready for a chess marathon!
Recent Triumphs
In one of their latest wins, Nicola demonstrated mastery of the Sicilian Defense Kan variation, achieving victory by resignation after a combination of tactical hooks and precise attacks. Whether it’s dispatching opponents with a classic Italian Game checkmate or slicing through defenses with a well-timed bishop sacrifice, Nicola’s games are always a spectacle.
Personality on the Board
Behind the username lies a tactical wizard with a pinch of humor—after all, who else accumulates more wins than losses but keeps a tilt factor low enough to make even zen monks raise an eyebrow? Nicola plays like a grand strategist but enjoys the thrill, occasionally making a cheeky sacrifice just to keep things exciting.
Keep an eye on nmircov — because when they’re on the board, every move tells a story, and the endgame is just the beginning of the legend.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Roquembole | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| habakuk319 | 5W / 4L / 0D | |
| volleycheck | 4W / 7L / 0D | |
| ramboo7365 | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| rslavisk | 2W / 4L / 0D | |
| muller32 | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| 0mid_e | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| valmircorrea2010 | 0W / 2L / 0D | |
| faisal1126 | 2W / 4L / 0D | |
| drbravestone | 1W / 2L / 0D | |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Henrik Dalsgaard | 92W / 126L / 6D | |
| SnežanaiRajko Marković | 90W / 46L / 3D | |
| vakuumzarkodenic | 71W / 51L / 2D | |
| 12dola | 52W / 65L / 1D | |
| dhlir | 47W / 55L / 4D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1799 | 1884 | ||
| 2024 | 1708 | 1900 | ||
| 2023 | 1836 | 2220 | ||
| 2022 | 2004 | 2203 | ||
| 2021 | 1850 | 2209 | 1524 | 400 |
| 2020 | 2031 | 2159 | ||
| 2019 | 1757 | 2134 | ||
| 2018 | 1802 | 2087 | 1678 | |
| 2017 | 1815 | 2114 | ||
| 2016 | 1449 | 2028 | ||
| 2015 | 1573 | 2026 | 1754 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 554W / 393L / 24D | 523W / 432L / 21D | 65.0 |
| 2024 | 586W / 472L / 17D | 569W / 492L / 22D | 63.9 |
| 2023 | 998W / 853L / 39D | 989W / 817L / 66D | 66.3 |
| 2022 | 2110W / 1565L / 102D | 2132W / 1526L / 128D | 67.1 |
| 2021 | 1303W / 1053L / 66D | 1313W / 1008L / 110D | 67.6 |
| 2020 | 1126W / 867L / 83D | 1084W / 906L / 93D | 67.7 |
| 2019 | 2387W / 1759L / 130D | 2355W / 1781L / 151D | 66.0 |
| 2018 | 1559W / 1164L / 70D | 1554W / 1187L / 85D | 67.4 |
| 2017 | 1935W / 1437L / 116D | 1917W / 1435L / 130D | 68.4 |
| 2016 | 2229W / 1779L / 164D | 2217W / 1810L / 155D | 68.9 |
| 2015 | 351W / 277L / 36D | 333W / 273L / 29D | 71.8 |
Openings: Most Played
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Benoni Defense | 1770 | 997 | 714 | 59 | 56.3% |
| Sicilian Defense French Variation | 1481 | 819 | 628 | 34 | 55.3% |
| Sicilian Defense Open Scheveningen Classical Variation | 1031 | 639 | 366 | 26 | 62.0% |
| Reti Opening Sicilian Invitation | 961 | 514 | 420 | 27 | 53.5% |
| Alapin Sicilian Defense | 956 | 509 | 423 | 24 | 53.2% |
| Caro Kann Defense Panov Attack | 849 | 499 | 333 | 17 | 58.8% |
| Pirc Defense Main Line | 806 | 432 | 354 | 20 | 53.6% |
| Sicilian Defense Open Dragon Classical Variation | 709 | 394 | 298 | 17 | 55.6% |
| Alekhines Defense Two Pawns Lasker Variation | 691 | 401 | 276 | 14 | 58.0% |
| French Defense Advance Paulsen Main Line | 675 | 392 | 269 | 14 | 58.1% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense French Variation | 436 | 235 | 180 | 21 | 53.9% |
| Old Benoni Defense | 405 | 230 | 151 | 24 | 56.8% |
| Sicilian Defense Open Scheveningen Classical Variation | 383 | 223 | 149 | 11 | 58.2% |
| Sicilian Defense Open Dragon Classical Variation | 335 | 177 | 139 | 19 | 52.8% |
| Alapin Sicilian Defense | 260 | 155 | 92 | 13 | 59.6% |
| Pirc Defense Main Line | 254 | 149 | 97 | 8 | 58.7% |
| Caro Kann Defense Panov Attack | 242 | 137 | 89 | 16 | 56.6% |
| Sicilian Defense Open Najdorf Opocensky Variation | 242 | 143 | 87 | 12 | 59.1% |
| Giuoco Piano Game Center Attack | 230 | 123 | 93 | 14 | 53.5% |
| French Defense Advance Paulsen Main Line | 223 | 132 | 83 | 8 | 59.2% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undefined | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense Westerinen Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Caro Kann Defense Panov Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense Open Najdorf Opocensky Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Alapin Sicilian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense Open | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense Mengarini Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense Bowdler Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 39 | 0 |
| Losing | 16 | 1 |