Sergey Scherbakov

Sergey Scherbakov - aka Petrovich4512

Meet Sergey Scherbakov, or as the chess world affectionately knows him online, Petrovich4512. A blitz enthusiast who has danced with the intricacies of 2,000+ games, Sergey’s chess rating surged impressively from just over 1300 in 2018 to a blazing 2051 by the end of 2019. Talk about a fast learner!

If chess was a boxing ring, Sergey would be the nimble fighter with an uncanny knack for comebacks. His comeback rate proudly stands at a striking 82%, and he never fears losing a piece because he bounces back with a perfect 100% win rate after such setbacks. Losing in Sergey’s matches isn’t just bad luck—it’s practically a rare glitch in the matrix, especially in blitz games where he’s won 1079 times against 769 losses.

Sergey favors precision and endurance, averaging around 69 moves per win and slightly more on losses. Whether wielding the white or black pieces, he holds a solid edge, winning over 55% of the time with White and 51% with Black. His style? A thoughtful mix of patience and tactical fireworks, peppered with an impressive endgame frequency of nearly 74%. His opponents' only hope is to catch him on a tilt, but even then, his tilt factor is a humble 10 – meaning Sergey keeps his cool pretty well in heated battles.

An opening mystery wrapped in an enigma (or perhaps just "Top Secret"), Sergey’s opening repertoire in blitz games boasts over 2,000 encounters with a nifty 53% win rate, illustrating a reliable and consistent strategic approach.

Noteworthy Adventures on the Board

On December 29, 2019, Sergey played a memory-making match against Johnny_2222, deploying the Reti Opening - Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack. After a strategic battle and a series of tactical skirmishes, Petrovich4512 clinched victory by resignation, proving once again his knack for squeezing the win.

Of course, not every day is a walk in the park. Sergey’s Kinect moment came with opponents like pajevic and Paulzzz – both managing to outwit him in nerve-wracking finishes. But who’s counting losses when your winning streak maxed out at 14 games? That's a whole fortnight of blitz domination!

When Sergey isn’t concocting checkmate traps or plotting pawn storms, rumor has it he might be secretly tweaking his "EarlyResignationRate", which stands at a humble 0.65—because why waste time when victory or defeat is crystal clear?

Fun Facts & Quirks

• Peak Blitz Rating: 2146 in 2019 - from noob to notable!
• Average Blitz Win Rate: 53.2% across thousands of games
• Most Frequent Foes: gettheshoe and moki2568 with well over 20 intense duels each
• Favorite Time to Win: Oddly enough, around 19:00 with a 66.7% win rate—prime time for chess magic.
• Longest Winning Streak: 14 consecutive victories - don’t blink or you’ll miss it.
• Psychological Edge: With a rated vs casual win difference of 53%, Sergey clearly brings his A-game when it really counts.

So whether you’re a chess master, a casual fan, or just here for some high-spirited rivalry, Sergey (aka Petrovich4512) is a player who proves chess is less about the pieces and more about the passion. Strategize well, opponents—because the game is on!