Peter Kokol (Perimir) - FIDE Master
Peter Kokol, known online as Perimir, is a FIDE Master and a true blitz specialist. With an appetite for fast time controls and a reputation for sharp, tactical play, Perimir made his name on quick-play servers and tournament arenas alike. Preferred time control: Blitz. Keywords: Peter Kokol, Perimir, FIDE Master, chess, blitz specialist.
Track a long-term view of Perimir's blitz progress with this sparkline:
and see his high water mark here: 2588 (2021-09-24).Career highlights
- Earned the FIDE Master title and became a feared blitz opponent across online and over-the-board play.
- Peak blitz form includes a top monthly rating near the 2588 mark in 2021, a period of sustained high-level performance and heavy activity.
- Impressive breadth across time controls - active and strong in Bullet, Rapid, Daily and especially Blitz.
Playing style and tendencies
Perimir mixes tactical alertness with marathon-like decision making. He is comfortable pushing long, decisive games and often prefers to grind opponents down rather than settle for early peace.
- White win rate advantage: about 56 percent when starting with White.
- Endgame frequency is high - Perimir reaches endgames often and his average decisive game length is long; expect 60 to 80 moves in many fights.
- Strong comeback instincts and resilience. Tactical metrics show a solid comeback rate and a healthy win rate after material losses.
- Sometimes resigns early less than 1 percent of the time, which means he usually fights until the end.
Opening repertoire - what to expect
Perimir's openings are well-traveled, with clear favorites depending on the time control. He blends classical structure with sharp, modern ideas.
- With White: Vienna Hybrid and Bishop's Opening lines are staples - strong win rates in those systems. Bishop's
- As Black: Frequently fields the Caro-Kann and uses many Sicilian flavors - Closed, Najdorf and Alapin show up often. Caro-Kann Sicilian
- Scandinavian and French Winawer also appear in his toolkit, often producing lively middlegames and tactical chances.
Top blitz opening stats include strong results in Scandinavian and Vienna Hybrid lines and consistent success with Sicilian-Closed systems.
Notable streaks and opponents
- Longest recorded winning streak: 21 games. That was one of those weeks when everything worked.
- Most played opponents include several heavy rivals - for instance 1b31-o and gabrielrzy appear among his frequent opponents. See head-to-heads and profiles: 1b31-O gabrielrzy.
- Perimir tends to perform best in early morning hours - his analytics point to morning spikes in win rate, with standout hours.
Sample game and study material
Review a short illustrative game or replay a typical Perimir middlegame. Interactive viewer placeholder below.
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Why follow Perimir
For players who love tactical skirmishes, creative opening choices and long endgame fights, Perimir is a rich study subject. His mix of blitz speed and deep endgame endurance makes his games useful for both quick training and long-term improvement.
- Ideal for fans of: blitz tactics, Vienna-Bishop systems, Closed Sicilian ideas, Scandinavian counterplay.
- Study tips: follow his blitz practice to see how practical chances are converted in time-pressured scenarios.
Extras and quick links
- Rating chart (blitz):
- Peak blitz rating: 2588 (2021-09-24)
- Profile link: Peter Kokol
- Useful search terms for study: "Peter Kokol", "Perimir FIDE Master", "Perimir blitz games", "Vienna Hybrid", "Scandinavian Defense".