Kirill Kozionov - International Master
Meet Kirill Kozionov, a chess virtuoso known in certain circles as Paladin61, who wields an International Master title from FIDE like a knight brandishes his sword—fearlessly and with flair.
From blitz battles to lightning-fast bullet duels, Kirill’s game is a whirlwind. His blitz rating peaked over 2800, a testament to his relentless speed and precision on the board. In bullet chess, Kirill has danced through the chaos with a max of 2795, proving that rapid-fire decision-making is his natural habitat.
Despite the intense time pressure, Kirill keeps his cool. His psychological resilience shows through an impressive comeback rate of nearly 88%, and a jaw-dropping 99.24% win rate even after losing a piece—a true fighting spirit unwilling to concede defeat easily.
Kirill prefers long endgames, with an endgame frequency above 83%, patiently grinding out wins as most mortals would long have resigned. His games typically feature about 75 moves when victorious, an indication that he prefers the marathon over the sprint—unless it’s bullet or blitz, of course.
He’s also respectful of the clock: win rates spike on Tuesday afternoons and late evenings (especially at 21:00), so perhaps that's when Kirill’s mental gears are in full overdrive.
Whether facing familiar foes or new challengers, Kirill’s friendly dominance is clear, boasting near 50%+ overall win rates and a longest winning streak of 164 games! If you’re lucky enough to face him, prepare to witness a knight’s quest full of tactical brilliance and psychological toughness.
When not outwitting opponents or breaking through opening secrets (which remain top secret, obviously), Kirill probably enjoys the satisfaction of turning precarious positions around—because for this International Master, the fight goes on till the very last move.