Sebastian Kostolansky - International Master Extraordinaire
Meet Sebastian Kostolansky, the chess maestro known online as selvas123. An International Master certified by the grand overlords of chess at FIDE, Sebastian is no stranger to the battlefield of 64 squares. His journey through pawns and knights has been as thrilling as a roller coaster with more twists than a Sicilian Defense.
Rise of a Tactical Titan
From humble beginnings with a blitz rating below 1500 in 2017, Sebastian charged through the ranks like a knight on a mission. By 2025, he had skyrocketed to a scorching peak blitz rating of 2882 and a bullet rating cresting at 2857. If speed chess were an Olympic sport, he'd be the Usain Bolt of the board – faster and sharper than most can blink.
Style and Strategy
Sebastian’s playstyle is a blend of deep strategic understanding and fiendish tactical awareness. With an 82.67% frequency of bringing endgames to the table and an impressive 83.77% comeback rate when trailing, he is both patient and relentless. His average winning game lasts a robust 74 moves, proving he doesn’t shy away from a marathon when victory demands it. Fun fact: he’s best known for grinding out wins in openings kept so secret even his chess friends are left guessing.
Favorite Openings
- Blitz Favorite: "Top Secret" — a mysterious favorite that’s rattled opponents over 2600 times!
- Sicilian Defense Nyezhmetdinov Rossolimo Attack: With a 75% win rate, it’s his spicy weapon of choice.
- Queens Gambit Declined Charousek Variation: Developed to perfection with a 75% success rate.
Psychology & Quirks
Sebastian’s psychological resilience is legendary. With a tilt factor of just 14, he keeps his cool even when the chess gods throw curveballs. His secret weapon? Playing best in the wee hours – around 3 AM – when the rest of us are just dreaming of chess victories. He also has an odd habit of embracing the unknown termination methods (think draws due to mysterious forces), with nearly 225 games ending in such enigmatic ways.
Recent Exploits
In a dazzling recent game against kashishmjain, Sebastian executed a masterful Kings Indian Defense, forcing an opponent time-out after complex positional play starting with 1.Nf3 and culminating in a queen check – showing he’s as formidable on the clock as he is on the board. His ability to convert pressure into wins is second to none.
Fun Facts
- Can win on time just as well as on checkmate – proving sometimes the clock is mightier than the sword.
- Maintains a delightful 54% win rate in bullet chess — chaos is his playground.
- Has systematically demolished opponents with usernames like "fransenflug" and "tiger_claudio", boasting a perfect 100% win rate.
Whether lightning-fast bullet duels or marathon blitz marathons, Sebastian Kostolansky's chess saga continues to thrill. Brace yourself when encountering selvas123 online – he might just outclass you while sipping coffee and grinning mysteriously.