Biography
Ryuk605 is a FIDE Grandmaster and a celebrated blitz streamer, known for his razor-sharp intuition and entertaining commentary. Off the board, he brings a playful, larger-than-life personality to the chess community, turning each live session into a show and a serious lesson at the same time.
Competitive Journey
Ryuk605 reached a peak blitz rating of 3075 on 2025-06-11, marking him as one of the sharpest blitz minds of his era. Throughout 2025 his blitz form has fluctuated but remained comfortably above 2900, with a notable surge to 3001 in September. Long, hard-fought games and deep endgames are a hallmark of his approach.
- Longest winning streak: 10 games
- Current winning streak: 1 game
- Longest losing streak: 7 games
- Blitz record: 416 wins, 304 losses, 76 draws
Opening Repertoire
Ryuk605’s blitz repertoire emphasizes flexible, trap-ready structures and resilient defenses. Notable performances include:
- London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation — 21 wins in 37 games (56.76% WinRate)
- Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit — 21 wins in 35 games (60% WinRate)
- Döry Defense — 20 wins in 35 games (57.14% WinRate)
- Philidor Defense — 20 wins in 34 games (58.82% WinRate)
- Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line — 16 wins in 33 games (48.48% WinRate)
- Slav Defense: Bonet Gambit — 15 wins in 24 games (62.5% WinRate)
Playing Style
Endgame mastery and tenacious grind define Ryuk605. Endgames are a frequent arena, with endgame frequency around 90%. He favors long, carefully plotted routes to victory, often accumulating a high move count in decisive games. Early resignations are rare, reflecting his preference for turning near-misses into full-blown battles.
- Endgame frequency: 90.2%
- Average moves per win: ~95.78
- Average moves per loss: ~93.61
- Comeback rate after losing a piece: 54.31%
Online Presence
Beyond the board, Ryuk605 is a dedicated streamer who shares insights, commentary, and entertaining content with a growing community. His preferred time control appears to be Blitz, and his performances often shine around midnight.
- Best time to watch live sessions: around 00:00