Oleg Guskov (Oleg1970-70)
Meet Oleg Guskov, a chess adventurer whose journey through the ranks resembles a rollercoaster ride—full of epic battles, strategic blunders, and heroic comebacks. Starting modestly with a daily rating hovering just under 1000 in 2019, Oleg has steadily sharpened his skills to reach an impressive daily peak of 1440 by 2021. Not bad for a player who might still be wondering if “castling” is a rare dance move!
Rating Highlights
- Daily Chess: Climbed from a humble 934 (2019) to a hearty 1440 (2021), proving persistence beats panic.
- Rapid: Showed some serious speed chess prowess with a max rating soaring to 1556 in 2021. Moves as fast as a caffeinated knight!
- Blitz: Battled through thousands of games, with ratings fluctuating around 1100-1300 — plenty of tactical fireworks and occasional “Oops, wrong square!” moments.
- Bullet: The wild west of chess where reflexes reign. Oleg reached a peak of 1152 in 2018 but now prefers a slightly calmer pace—873 in 2021.
Playing Style & Quirks
Oleg's style is a mix of patience and daring, embracing endgames like an old friend (over 69% endgame frequency) and never shying away from a comeback—his comeback rate is an astonishing 78.74%! Once he loses a piece, don’t count him out—his win rate after losing a piece is a perfect 100%. Talk about turning lemons into lemon rooks!
Despite his tactical brilliance, sometimes Oleg can tilt (his tilt factor is 25%), but who doesn't after a sneaky pawn forks the queen? Average games tend to last about 67 moves, a testament to his love for the deep strategic battle—proving that Oleg doesn’t just play chess, he savors it.
Signature Opening
Oleg guards his openings tightly, with the mysterious “Top Secret” opening strategy dominating his games across all formats—keeping opponents guessing and chess enthusiasts intrigued.
Fun Facts & Records
- Longest winning streak: 10 games. Once he's on a roll, good luck interrupting that streak!
- Current winning streak: 0 games. Even legends have their coffee breaks.
- Notorious opponents include radeon87 (96 battles) and malekarjoub (30 games).
- Wins against some opponents boast a perfect 100% record—clearly, some players just can’t handle the Guskov charm.
- Highest hourly win rate peaks early mornings and late nights, because who doesn’t think best at dawn or after midnight snacks?
In Summary
Oleg Guskov is a player who combines perseverance, tactical cunning, and a dash of unpredictability. Whether grinding long daily games or blitzing through rapid matches, he’s a formidable opponent—and probably the kind of guy who’d stash a chess board in his car “just in case.” Here’s to many more moves, mates, and merry chess memories.
