Lev Fainveits

Lev Fainveits (RezPlus) - Blitz Specialist

Lev Fainveits, who often plays under the handle RezPlus, is a blitz-first tactician with a taste for long, sharp battles. He prefers blitz time controls and has earned a reputation for dramatic comebacks and marathon endgames.

Playing Style & Strengths

If a game looks like it will finish quickly, Lev will politely refuse. He thrives in long, tactical scrambles and in complex endgames where stamina matters more than memorized theory.

• Preferred time control - Blitz
• Endgame frequency high - many long decisive games
• Remarkable comeback ability - regains winning chances often
• Average decisive game length around 78 moves - loves the marathon

Openings & Repertoire

Lev has built a wide and flexible repertoire. He mixes classical systems with offbeat counterpunches to steer opponents into complex middlegames.

• As Black: Ruy Lopez: Brix Variation - frequent choice against Ruy Lopez players
• As White: Australian Defense and ambitious pawn play
• Sharp counters: Gruenfeld: Exchange Variation and King's Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation
• Pet lines include the Benko Gambit and the Dóry Defense

Career Highlights

Lev climbed steadily through the blitz ranks and reached a personal milestone late in 2025. He is best known for steady improvement, long win streaks, and occasional wild swings.

• Peak blitz rating: 2552 (2025-11-17) (hard-fought peak in late 2025)
• Notable streaks - longest winning streak of 8 games, longest losing streak of 9 games
• Most-played opponents include edrocha10 and several strong club rivals
• Strength-adjusted win rate in blitz shows consistent performance against varied opposition

Memorable Traits & Fun Facts

Lev blends seriousness with a wink. He will burn half his clock on a subtle inaccuracy only to explode with tactics later. Fans call his style patient chaos.

• Comeback rate very high - never count Lev out
• Often first to check with the queen or rook in complicated attacks
• Favored hours to play late at night - the midnight blitz warrior
• Average first capture occurs near move 8 - careful buildup before the fireworks

Sample Game & Visuals

Here is a short opening sequence representative of Lev's practical play. You can replay it below.

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Want to Follow RezPlus?

Keep an eye on Lev in blitz arenas. Expect long battles, surprising turnarounds, and a fondness for classical lines with a tactical twist. For opponents and trends, check recent rival lists and game samples above.