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Pavel Vorontsov GM

Username: PVorontsov

Playing Since: 2020-03-14 (Inactive)

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Daily: 2000
1W / 0L / 0D
Rapid: 2302
4W / 4L / 3D
Blitz: 2831
387W / 270L / 80D
Bullet: 2661
27W / 6L / 5D

Pavel Vorontsov - The Grandmaster of Tactical Thunder

Pavel Vorontsov, known in the chess world as "PVorontsov," is a formidable Grandmaster whose lightning-fast moves and razor-sharp tactics have baffled opponents and thrilled fans alike. With a peak Blitz rating soaring to an impressive 2855 in early 2021, Pavel’s captivating playstyle combines a deep love for endgames with the explosive energy of a blitz battery.

Born to challenge the very fabric of the 64 squares, Pavel’s journey through the ranks has been nothing short of electrifying. While many shy away from the pressure of rapid or bullet formats, Pavel embraces these adrenaline-fueled battles with a win rate of over 77% in bullet games! A master of “Top Secret” openings that even grandmasters hesitate to reveal, his secret weapon keeps rivals guessing and spectators on the edge of their seats.

Known for an astonishing comeback rate of over 90%, Pavel is the fierce phoenix of chess – losing a piece or position never means the end. His games often stretch beyond 80 moves, displaying patience and precision where lesser mortals see only chaos. His psychological resilience shines as well, keeping tilt at a minimal 5 out of 100—something every chess player wishes to master.

Pavel’s tactical flair was on brilliant display during his most recent victory against ChessGiantYouTube in April 2025, where he clinched the win by resignation after a relentless assault in a Modern Defense Standard Line. His trademark boldness was evident as he unleashed a series of sharp moves culminating in a queen sacrifice that sealed the game.

Outside the board, rumor has it Pavel’s morning coffee powers his peak performance, explaining his highest win rates around 11 A.M. Whether dazzling with the white pieces (a 56.5% success rate) or defending with black (a solid 50.49%), Pavel Vorontsov is a force that every chess enthusiast respects and fears.

Pavel’s gaming record boasts nearly 400 wins in blitz alone, with a longest winning streak of 25 games that could inspire a Netflix series. While losses happen (every hero has their kryptonite!), Pavel’s refusal to give up and his mastery of both classic strategy and quickfire tactics make every encounter a chess saga worth following.

In the world of 64 squares, Pavel Vorontsov's moves are anything but predictable – and that’s what makes him a true Grandmaster.

🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
Fidel Corrales Jimenez 20W / 26L / 1D View Games
glukhov_alex 15W / 7L / 3D View Games
wildcat3224 22W / 0L / 0D View Games
Dmitrij Kollars 6W / 12L / 2D View Games
Evgeny Shtembuliak 6W / 9L / 1D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2661 2302
2024 2670 2831
2023 2737
2022 2633 2302
2021 2759 2302
2020 2521 2837 2365 2000
Rating by Year20202021202220232024202528372000YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 2W / 1L / 1D 2W / 1L / 1D 66.8
2024 25W / 12L / 4D 32W / 8L / 2D 84.0
2023 20W / 10L / 5D 22W / 11L / 2D 87.0
2022 5W / 1L / 4D 2W / 7L / 3D 84.0
2021 37W / 17L / 10D 30W / 25L / 8D 79.7
2020 138W / 86L / 24D 117W / 108L / 26D 88.0

Openings: Most Played

Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
East Indian Defense 4 2 2 0 50.0%
Australian Defense 4 4 0 0 100.0%
Modern 3 3 0 0 100.0%
Modern Defense 3 3 0 0 100.0%
King's Indian Attack 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Indian Defense: Przepiorka Variation 2 1 0 1 50.0%
Gruenfeld: 5.e3 O-O 2 0 1 1 0.0%
Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense 1 0 0 1 0.0%
Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, Berlin Wall 1 0 0 1 0.0%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
KGD: Classical, 3.Bc4 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Rapport-Jobava System 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Italian Game: Two Knights Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Modern 83 36 36 11 43.4%
Modern Defense 53 29 20 4 54.7%
Caro-Kann Defense 29 13 13 3 44.8%
Scandinavian Defense 25 14 9 2 56.0%
Amar Gambit 20 11 6 3 55.0%
Australian Defense 17 6 9 2 35.3%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 17 12 4 1 70.6%
English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System 17 6 9 2 35.3%
King's Indian Defense: Accelerated Averbakh Variation 16 9 7 0 56.2%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 13 7 4 2 53.9%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 1 0 0 1 0.0%
Three Knights Opening 1 1 0 0 100.0%
QGA: 3.e3 c5 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Scotch Game 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Sicilian Defense: Classical Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Philidor Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Bogo-Indian Defense 1 0 0 1 0.0%
QGD: 3.Nc3 Bb4 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Slav Defense 1 0 0 1 0.0%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 25 0
Losing 5 0
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