Pavel Kunin

Overview

pavel_kunin is an online chess grinder and Blitz specialist known for long, technical battles and a nose for comebacks. Preferring fast time controls, pavel_kunin has built an enormous Blitz record and a reputation for squeezing wins out of complicated endgames. If you play him at 04:00 you have been warned.

• Preferred time control: Blitz
• Blitz record highlights: 7,361 wins, 5,040 losses, 1,202 draws
• Notable traits: high endgame frequency and a strong comeback instinct

Playing Style

pavel_kunin mixes deep endgame technique with a knack for tactical reversals. Games tend to be long and bloodied. Opponents who win material early still need to watch out because this player converts chances back into victories at an impressive rate.

• Endgame frequency: plays the endgame often, with many decisive long games
• Avg moves per win: about 77 moves
• Comeback rate: very high at 84.61 percent
• Win after losing a piece: roughly 51.46 percent

Openings & Repertoire

pavel_kunin favors solid center play and French structures but keeps an eclectic toolkit. He is comfortable both as White and Black and repeatedly returns to a handful of reliable systems.

• Frequently seen: French Defense (many variations), QGD: 3.Nc3 Bb4, Australian Defense
• Strong-with-White lines: Gruenfeld Exchange, QGD 4.Bg5 ideas and King's Indian structures
• Black favorites: Classical French lines and the Burn and Svenonius variations

Try a quick sample from a typical queen pawn struggle:

Career Highlights

pavel_kunin climbed steadily through the online ranks and posted elite peaks in both Blitz and Rapid. Hard work, a huge game volume, and ruthless endgame chops have defined the ascent.

• Peak Blitz rating: 2563 (2025-10-18) (top performances across 2018 to 2026)
• Peak Rapid rating: 2510 (2023-08-05)
• Longest winning streak: 21 games
• Known for big monthly swings and very active play across multiple years

Rivals, Records & Notable Opponents

pavel_kunin has faced some opponents many times, building entertaining mini-feuds on the server. A few of the most-played usernames:

• Tom Borvander — 42 games (dominant overall)
• DEHO12 — 33 games
• dimych01 — 32 games
• sebraimundo — 30 games
• oleg Remarciuc — 30 games

If you want to study one of pavel_kunin's typical fighting games, click to view a sample game below.

Routine, Psychology & Quirks

Expect long sessions and late night peak performance. pavel_kunin's best hour appears in the small hours. Tilt happens sometimes but is manageable; comebacks are more common than long slumps.

• Best time of day: around 04:00
• Tilt factor: moderate
• Average first capture occurs on move 7
• Early resignation rate: low to moderate

Humor note: this player will complain about hanging a rook and then win by zugzwang in the endgame. Classic.

Quick Stats & Useful Placeholders

Handy snapshot and interactive items (placeholders used for enrichment).

• Peak Blitz: 2563 (2025-10-18)
• Peak Rapid: 2510 (2023-08-05)
• Rating trend:
• Sample playable PGN above via the embedded viewer

Parting Thought

pavel_kunin is a relentless Blitz specialist who prefers long, technical fights and rarely gives up. If you want a practical training partner who will take you into endgames and test your technique, challenge pavel_kunin — and bring coffee for the late night session.