Владислав Крапивин IM

Владислав Крапивин (aka Shambala777)

Title: International Master (FIDE) - the clever wizard of the 64 squares, officially recognized by the global chess council!

Renowned online as Shambala777, Владислав is a versatile player who enjoys blitz, bullet, and rapid chess with exceptional success. Whether using lightning-fast instincts or deep strategic thinking, Владислав delivers performances that keep opponents guessing and fans entertained.

Rating Highlights

• Peak Blitz Rating: 2405 (Aug 2019) — almost grandmaster level, and yet still climbing!
• Peak Bullet Rating: 2286 (May 2020) — lightning speed with a king's finesse.
• Peak Rapid Rating: 2454 (Apr 2020) — strategic mastery when the clock ticks a bit slower.

Playing Style & Strengths

Famous for an 85% comeback rate after losing a piece, Владислав has the resilience of a chess Terminator. With an early resignation rate of only 3.14%, you won't see this IM folding easily. His games are epic marathons averaging 67 moves per win, showing a taste for deep, tactical battles and endgames.

Stats show he wins more often with White (67%) but commands the board nearly as well with Black (65%). His longest winning streak clocks in at 15 games – quite the hot streak for a human!

Favorite Opening: "Top Secret"

While the official opening is classified as "Top Secret" (spy vibes!), this unique approach has netted a stellar 61.66% win rate in Blitz and an impressive 71.79% win rate in Bullet. Perhaps a hint — a Pirc Defense enthusiast or a Petrovs' Defense connoisseur?

Competitive Spirit

With a Tilt Factor of 8, Владислав mostly keeps calm, even when the clock burns down to the last few seconds — 100% win rate at 3 AM confirms he’s a night owl who thrives when less sane mortals are asleep. It's said the best chess is played when the world sleeps, and Владислав is living proof.

Recent Battle Chronicles

Just recently, Владислав secured a victorious resignation win in a tense live blitz match against gbidari, expertly navigating mid-game complexities and delivering the final checkmate blow. Of course, even legends lose, but Владислав’s losses are often followed by an immediate comeback, showing incredible resilience.

Opponent Records & Rivalries

Shambala777 has played over 20 games against mightymove, winning nearly 3 out of 4 times – a rivalry hotter than a heated chess clock! Other frequent sparring partners include cantonas and enjoycreative, with Vladislav’s win rates ranging from solid to spectacular.

Fun Fact

His statistical quirks suggest Владислав might secretly be a chess magician — how else to explain a 100% win rate after losing a piece or an average win stretch of 67 moves? Either that, or he simply enjoys making his opponents feel like they've stumbled into a grandmaster’s labyrinth with no exit.

Follow Владислав’s journey on the digital battlefield — each game a story, each move a poem.