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Username: salinnikov

Location: Krasnoyarsk

Playing Since: 2016-04-14 (Inactive)

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Rapid: 2495
7W / 0L / 0D
Blitz: 2569
4639W / 3542L / 538D
Bullet: 2489
125W / 74L / 11D

Denis Salinnikov - International Master

Meet Denis Salinnikov, the chess player who has conquered more boards than most have had hot dinners! Awarded the prestigious title of International Master by FIDE, Denis is not one to back down from a challenge, whether blitz, rapid, or bullet.

Playing Profile

With a blitz rating peaking at a stunning 2667 and bullet maxing out around 2694, Denis is known for lightning-fast tactics and a comeback rate that'll make you wonder if he's secretly Sherlock Holmes with a chessboard. His win rate in rapid chess is a flawless 100% in the few games tracked – talk about making every move count!

Style & Strengths

Patience isn’t just a virtue for Denis; it’s a way of life. Averaging more than 73 moves per win and loss alike, he thrives in drawn-out battles and grindy endgames, with an endgame frequency of over 77%. And if losing a piece doesn't cause panic? Denis boasts a perfect 100% win rate after losing material – quite the Houdini in tight spots.

Notable Stats & Tidbits

  • Longest winning streak: 17 consecutive victories (no, that's not a typo)
  • White pieces win rate: 56.02% — slightly better than a coin flip, but with style.
  • Black pieces win rate: 51.13% — proving defense can be just as deadly.
  • Psychological tilt factor: a cool 8 — probably means he’s just human after all.
  • Time to play? Weekdays at 10-11 AM see Denis operating at peak form, with win rates up to 65%.

Opponent Chronicles

Whether facing seasoned rivals like rabbiteuk or unexpected challengers, Denis’s record is a tapestry of domination and resilience. He has bested many opponents with perfect or near-perfect scores. But watch out: some pesky adversaries still manage a few wins against him, keeping the drama alive.

In Summary

Denis Salinnikov is the embodiment of tenacity and tactical brilliance wrapped in one International Master package. A fierce competitor, a brilliant strategist, and occasionally a magician on the board, Denis reminds us all that chess is not just a game — it’s an art form that he’s mastered with flair and perhaps a touch of humor.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
Nathan White 15W / 12L / 0D
Florescu Codrut Constantin 12W / 12L / 2D
vovakoba 26W / 0L / 0D
Mark Kotliar 9W / 13L / 2D
purehorses 11W / 12L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2569
2023 2477
2022 2489 2458 2495
2021 2559 2574
2020 2510 2537
2019 2335 2412 2142
2018 2167 2466 2110
2017 2042 2372
2016 1361 2318 2026
Rating by Year20162017201820192020202120222023202525741361YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 14W / 10L / 1D 12W / 7L / 4D 83.3
2023 158W / 120L / 16D 155W / 121L / 20D 75.4
2022 728W / 466L / 72D 607W / 587L / 75D 73.9
2021 332W / 257L / 43D 332W / 272L / 41D 76.0
2020 193W / 117L / 15D 173W / 142L / 24D 76.8
2019 423W / 314L / 40D 397W / 304L / 65D 75.8
2018 381W / 264L / 35D 357W / 281L / 40D 76.7
2017 205W / 129L / 24D 193W / 152L / 30D 76.8
2016 83W / 49L / 4D 85W / 43L / 1D 72.3

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 8772 4672 3561 539 53.3%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 210 125 74 11 59.5%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 31 31 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 17 0
Losing 8 2