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Leonid Nozdrachev IM

Username: Nozdrachev_Leonid

Playing Since: 2020-03-24 (Active)

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Blitz: 2602
875W / 720L / 145D
Bullet: 2428
495W / 435L / 46D

Leonid Nozdrachev – The Chess Connoisseur with a Tactical Twist

Meet Nozdrachev_Leonid, an International Master who has earned the respect and admiration of many on and off the 64-square battlefield. Known for his keen tactical awareness and resilience, Leonid dances across the chessboard with a blend of artistry and science that leaves opponents scratching their heads and often resigning before checkmate.

Since bursting onto the scene with a Blitz rating just shy of 2000 in early 2020, Leonid has rocketed up the ranks, peaking impressively at 2665 Blitz and 2659 Bullet ratings in 2023. Whether in rapid flames or bullet storms, his playstyle remains robust, boasting nearly a 50% winrate in thousands of games that usually end with his opponents shaking hands early – often after some deep, strategic consideration that only a true IM might deploy.

Leonid has a fondness for the Queen's Gambit Declined, shown brilliantly in his most recent victory where clinical precision forced resignation in a well-fought battle. His games are a balance of patience and tactical fireworks, evident in his 89.89% comeback rate – yes, if he loses a piece, he usually doesn’t just throw a tantrum, but fights back like a true gladiator of the mind.

On the psychological front, Leonid isn't easily rattled, though a tilt factor of 15 hints that even the best have their off days. His prime time to shine is early in the morning – around 7 AM – when his brain is sharpest, and the pawns obey his command.

His longest winning streak stands proudly at 10 games, while his all-too-human longest losing streak of 15 reminds us that even International Masters have their moments of chaos on the board.

Off the clock, Leonid’s average game lasts around 75 moves when he wins – proof that he’s not just about quick kills, but often drafts epic chess sagas filled with twists, turns, and knightly duels. And don’t be fooled by his quiet demeanor; his rivalry with names like zhigalko_sergei, macmasterr, and vincechase is peppered with fierce battles that spice up his impressive stats.

So if you catch Nozdrachev_Leonid online, prepare for a smart, resilient opponent who treats every game as a grand performance – and who might just leave you wondering if chess is a sport, an art, or simply a way to survive one brilliant move at a time.

Fun fact: Leonid’s preferred finishing move often involves his opponent’s resignation after just a few stunned moments realizing they’re up against a master of the game!


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🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
Alek 10W / 6L / 0D
Sergei Zhigalko 0W / 15L / 1D
vincechase 10W / 5L / 0D
Jose Martinez 1W / 10L / 1D
luis_rey 7W / 4L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2602
2024 2428 2554
2023 2434 2625 2546
2022 2470 2563
2021 2529 2553
2020 1830 1997
Rating by Year20202021202220232024202526251830YearRatingBulletBlitz

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 5W / 0L / 0D 3W / 1L / 0D 102.4
2024 7W / 19L / 2D 13W / 12L / 1D 82.2
2023 118W / 100L / 7D 88W / 115L / 20D 72.1
2022 153W / 115L / 27D 126W / 141L / 17D 84.9
2021 444W / 323L / 69D 424W / 345L / 52D 82.6
2020 5W / 1L / 0D 3W / 2L / 0D 73.0

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 261 136 96 29 52.1%
Philidor Defense 157 80 65 12 51.0%
Czech Defense 152 78 62 12 51.3%
Caro-Kann Defense 141 68 65 8 48.2%
Modern Defense 47 20 22 5 42.5%
Barnes Defense 37 17 17 3 46.0%
French Defense: Advance Variation 35 15 17 3 42.9%
Amar Gambit 35 18 15 2 51.4%
Scandinavian Defense 34 12 20 2 35.3%
French Defense 34 24 8 2 70.6%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Czech Defense 91 52 35 4 57.1%
Amar Gambit 86 52 31 3 60.5%
Caro-Kann Defense 53 13 36 4 24.5%
Philidor Defense 46 23 22 1 50.0%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 45 25 18 2 55.6%
Scandinavian Defense 39 18 20 1 46.1%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 36 24 9 3 66.7%
French Defense 35 19 15 1 54.3%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 24 12 12 0 50.0%
Barnes Defense 22 17 5 0 77.3%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown Opening* 2 1 1 0 50.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 10 8
Losing 15 0