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Alexey Korotylev GM

Revisor Moscow Since 2016 (Active) Chess.com ♟♟♟♟♟♟
84.4% W 11.6% L 4.0% D
Bullet
2883
8063W 685L 265D
Blitz
2914
1120W 577L 173D
Rapid
2112
12W 0L 1D
Daily
1615
5W 1L 0D

Alexey Korotylev Chess Profile, Revisor Grandmaster Biography

Alexey Korotylev, online as Revisor, is a FIDE Grandmaster whose chess profile blends patient positional play with a habit of keeping games alive long after faster players expect the fun to end. The stated preferred time control is Daily chess, but the online record reads like a sprinter who occasionally enters a long-distance race and still manages to win.

The biography highlights a player who is comfortable with sharp sidelines, unusual pawn moves, and endgames where material is scarce and nerve is expensive.

Playing Style: Endgame Energy and Tactical Comebacks

Revisor's statistical fingerprints suggest a player who rarely treats a slightly awkward position as a lost cause. The profile favors long fights, keeps pieces on the board, and appears especially dangerous when the position simplifies.

  • A very low early resignation rate shows a preference for fighting rather than fleeing.
  • A high endgame frequency indicates that many games reach a phase where small technical details matter.
  • Strong comeback and material-deficit numbers suggest comfort with tactical chaos after a missed move.
  • Opening choices include sharp, flexible, and occasionally bizarre paths that can punish passive defense.

Opening Repertoire: Modern Ideas, Pirc Flavor, and H-File Spice

The opening data includes familiar names such as Modern and Pirc Defense, along with sharper options that keep opponents guessing. These lines often allow Revisor to choose between solid development, immediate pressure, or a gambit-like pawn thrust that turns the center into a debate.

A quick illustrative sample of a Modern style structure appears below. The sample captures the flexible feel of many of Revisor's preferred tempos.

Win Rate by Opening0%25%75%100%50%Amar Gambit: 92.2% over 1958 gamesBarnes Defense: 93.1% over 894 gamesModern: 76.3% over 680 gamesAustralian Defense: 89.9% over 537 gamesColle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation: 89.2% over 277 gamesPirc Defense: Classical Variation: 73.5% over 264 gamesAmar Gambit92%Barnes Defense93%Modern76%Australian Defense90%Colle System: Rhamphorh…89%Pirc Defense: Classical…74%

Recurring Opponents in the Online Record

The most frequent opponent names in the data create a small cast of regulars. Each of these matchups adds texture to the chess biography and shows where Revisor's style has been tested repeatedly.

  • Pablo_dmp is the most played name in the opponent list, with a large collection of games that make the rivalry feel like a running series.
  • theawesome_anay appears next as a frequent challenger, with a record that makes the pairing feel one-sided in Revisor's favor.
  • enot-ua is another regular name, and the head-to-head record gives the impression of a very confident opponent matchup.

Frequently Asked Questions About Alexey Korotylev

  • Is Alexey Korotylev titled? Yes, the player data lists a FIDE Grandmaster title.
  • What time control is preferred? The profile indicates Daily chess as the preferred time control.
  • What style should opponents expect? Expect flexible opening plans, long tactical fights, and an endgame tendency that rewards patience and accuracy.
  • Which openings are associated with the profile? The data highlights options connected to Modern, Pirc Defense, and sharp sideline play.
Bio last updated 2026-08-25