Sergei Azarov GM

Sergei Azarov (aka Sereiaza)

Grandmaster of Wit and Strategy

Sergei Azarov, known in the chess cosmos as Sereiaza, has been quietly but fiercely conquering the 64 squares with tactical precision and an enviable sense of humor. Holding the prestigious title of Grandmaster from FIDE, Sergei’s chess prowess is nothing short of legendary for those who dare to peek at his rapid and blitz stats.

A Flashy Profile in Numbers

At his peak, Sergei blitzed opponents at a scorching 2758 rating (March 2025), which roughly translates to “Grandmaster-level boss mode.” His rapid rating also boasts a peak of 2597 (February 2025), demonstrating that whether the clock is ticking fast or moderate, Sergei’s brain runs on grandmaster fuel. With a longest winning streak of 10 games, he’s as capable of marathon dominance as he is of lightning strikes.

The Style: Calculated and Relentless

If chess were a dance, Sergei would be the one who owns the floor all night—his games feature an average of 82 moves per win and even more moves in losses, proving endurance and a deep love of the endgame (which appears in over 85% of his battles). Both as White and Black, he wins more than 60% of the time, proving color hasn’t dulled his tactical blade.

His comeback rate? A jaw-dropping 87.8% —meaning when the chips are down, he doesn’t just fold; he fights with the stubbornness of a chess gladiator. Also, imagine losing a piece but still winning over 60% of those games —that's just Sergei saying, “You can’t keep me down that easily.”

The Psychological Fighter

While Sergei has a tilt factor of 4 (a modest waver in focus), his best hours of play are early mornings around 7 AM, when most grandmasters are still dreaming of pawns and checkmates. His winning rates during daytime hours and weekdays hover impressively around 70-75%, proving he’s a champion who profits from well-timed caffeine boosts and solid routines.

Memorable Battles

Sergei's latest victory was a dazzling display in Chess960, defeating a 2692-rated opponent by resignation in March 2025. Quite the mentor for anyone who thought unpredictability in openings spells chaos—Sergei embraces it like a maestro conducting a symphony of queens, knights, and occasional rogue pawns. On the flip side, even Grandmasters have their off days, as Sergei recently lost a tough game by resignation against a rapidly improving challenger, reminding us that chess is a constant battle of wits and willpower.

Fun Fact

With the username Sereiaza, Sergei might actually be a wizard with headphones on, casually chilling while making 60+ wins in blitz with nearly no draws – because who has time to draw when you're this good?