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Petro Golubka GM

Username: Rybka1989

Location: Lwow

Playing Since: 2016-01-11 (Inactive)

Wow Factor: ♟

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Daily: 400
0W / 1L / 0D
Rapid: 2119
3W / 4L / 2D
Blitz: 2750
2201W / 1854L / 667D
Bullet: 2680
347W / 206L / 32D

Petro Golubka - The Grandmaster Whisperer of Rapid Pawns and Blitz Storms

Meet Petro Golubka, a chess virtuoso whose pieces dance to the rhythm of strategy and occasionally, mischief. Awarded the prestigious title of Grandmaster by FIDE, Petro has established a reputation for turning chaotic blitz matches into mesmerizing showcases of tactical brilliance and psychological endurance.

Since stepping onto the chess battlefield in 2016, Petro's blitz rating skyrocketed from a humble 1382 to a staggering peak of 2776 in 2023 — talk about leveling up! Even in bullet chess, where speed reigns supreme, Petro flexed with a maximum rating soaring above 2680, proving they can think fast and strike faster. Rapid games? While less frequent, Petro’s strategic depth still shines with solid performances.

Known for an incredible 91% comeback rate, Petro never gives up – apparently, the phrase "losing a piece" means "plotting a glorious comeback." This is complemented by a jaw-dropping 99.96% win rate after losing a piece, which might just be the finest chess psychological flex out there. Opponents beware: surrendering material to Petro is like feeding motivation fuel to a chess engine!

Petro's style is a blend of patience and tenacity, averaging over 75 moves per victory – nobody’s rushing the endgame here! They excel in long, grueling battles where stamina and wit take center stage. However, if you sense a streak of early resignation from Petro’s opponents, that’s just because it takes less than 4% of their games to convince rivals that resistance is futile.

Off the board, Petro thrives during the midnight and afternoon hours, with a knack for popping up when the clock strikes 23:00 or 12:00, making the night owls and day players equally wary. Their win rate on Tuesdays is the best (over 51%), suggesting even the days of the week get intimidated.

With a longest winning streak of 19 games, Petro Golubka is not just a player; they’re a force of nature on 64 squares. Whether battling opponents like orest_vovk or dominating frequent rivals such as dolynachess and gidropark, Petro exhibits resilience and flair that are as entertaining as they are effective.

So next time you sit across from Petro (or their alter ego Rybka1989), remember: behind that warm smile lies a Grandmaster who turns every game into a symphony of brilliant moves, epic comebacks, and perhaps a hint of chess wizardry.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
gidropark 41W / 25L / 19D View Games
dolynachess 44W / 22L / 19D View Games
Андрій Шанковський 17W / 16L / 10D View Games
Anselm Wagner 23W / 12L / 1D View Games
Pieter Heesters 15W / 12L / 4D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2024 2750
2023 2680 2776
2022 2573 2690
2021 2582 2689
2020 1961 2460 2119
2019 1953 2589
2018 1781 2670
2017 2438
2016 2520 1200
Rating by Year20162017201820192020202120222023202427761781YearRatingBulletBlitz

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2024 9W / 0L / 1D 2W / 5L / 1D 98.7
2023 48W / 30L / 5D 50W / 17L / 9D 88.0
2022 49W / 25L / 5D 42W / 23L / 8D 88.6
2021 265W / 169L / 49D 252W / 171L / 51D 79.9
2020 98W / 55L / 19D 76W / 66L / 33D 77.7
2019 187W / 158L / 42D 134W / 178L / 77D 79.5
2018 278W / 232L / 74D 230W / 263L / 94D 72.7
2017 117W / 117L / 45D 126W / 132L / 31D 75.5
2016 310W / 219L / 67D 292W / 210L / 94D 70.7

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 4745 2215 1859 671 46.7%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 585 347 206 32 59.3%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 9 3 4 2 33.3%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 19 2
Losing 11 0
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