Сергій Шерегій

Сергій Шерегій - The Blitz Commander

Meet Сергій Шерегій, also known by his chess alter ego sheregij. A formidable blitz player who's been tearing it up since 2023, Сергій has proven that speed and strategy are best friends. With a peak blitz rating of 1489 attained in early 2025, he's no stranger to rapid-fire decision-making that would make even the fastest grandmasters take a second look.

Сергій’s journey on the 64 squares is a rollercoaster of epic wins and humbling losses, boasting a blitz portfolio of over 6000 games—that's more action than an entire chess season! His win-loss record leans slightly towards the challenging side at 2747 wins to 3047 losses, but every loss is just a new training ground. Plus, with a tactical comeback rate soaring at 85.47%, don't count him out if he's ever down a piece; Сергій fights back like a knight on a mission.

Opening Mastery (or Mystery!)

When it comes to openings, Сергій keeps things intriguingly Top Secret, having played nearly 6000 games with this unnamed repertoire. For the brave who dare peek into his strategies, the Owens Defense stands out as his surprise weapon with a solid 61.54% win rate. Against the King's Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation, he’s had a tougher road, trudging through with a win rate just under 37%. But hey, every master has their kryptonite!

Rapid and Beyond

Although blitz is his turf, Сергій has had flashes of brilliance in rapid chess, hitting a peak rating of 1628. His rapid win rate is an impressive 75% with the elusive "Top Secret" opening making an appearance here as well.

Psychology and Playstyle

Tilt factor: 10 — so he reacts better than most to those nail-biting moments.
Best time to play: Early riser or night owl? Сергій shines brightest at 4 AM, when the world sleeps but his king is wide awake.
Average moves per game: Around 76, indicating his love for deep, strategic battles rather than quick skirmishes.

Famous Finish: Recent Victories & Defeats

In his latest games, Сергій has showcased some stunning checkmate finishes, including a graceful victory achieved with the Queen's Pawn Opening in June 2025. But chess is a game of ups and downs, and his last loss was a hard-fought battle in the King's Pawn Opening realm — reminding us all that even the best sometimes resign... with style.

Did you know?

• He has a longest winning streak of 10 games.
• He’s never shy to resign if things get tricky—early resignation rate at just 1.05%.
• Likes to play openings that keep the opposition guessing, with a huge pile of “Top Secret” opening games.
• Fights hard in endgames, which he reaches in over 82% of his matches.

So whether you're a fellow blitz enthusiast or a casual chess lover, Сергій Шерегій is a name to watch. Just don’t blink during his games—or you might miss a clever combination or a surprise checkmate!