Николай Шух - International Master (IM)
Meet Николай Шух, a chess aficionado who has proudly earned the prestigious FIDE title of International Master. Known online as Shukh_Nikolay, he is a formidable presence on the 64 squares with a style that blends resilience, tactical intuition, and a dash of unpredictability.
Chess Journey & Playing Style
Николай’s chess journey is a rollercoaster of dramatic wins, strategic draws, and the occasional loss that keeps him humble. With a tactical comeback rate of a striking 70.22%, he’s the kind of player who can snatch victory from the jaws of defeat, making every game a nail-biter.
Endgames are Николай’s playground, with an impressive 66.78% frequency, showing his patience and technique when the board narrows and every move counts. His games are not short on drama either; an early resignation rate of just over 21% means he fights on till the bitter end – or until coffee runs out.
Rating Milestones
- Peak Rapid Rating: 2384 (February 2019)
- Peak Blitz Rating: 2684 (June 2019)
- Peak Bullet Rating: 2535 (March 2021)
From rapid to blitz to bullet, Николай has shown mastery across all time controls, with Blitz being his special forte where he boasts over 1200 wins.
Recent Highlights
In a recent rapid game on April 3, 2022, Николай mastered the French Defense: Classical Steinitz Variation, making his opponent resign gracefully after a tactical onslaught. Not to mention his cool-headed time wins and sharp resignations where he knows the heat is too much for his adversaries!
Fun Facts & Quirks
- Longest winning streak: 36 games – proof that when he’s on fire, don’t blink!
- Most played opponent: bryakin_mikhail with 40 fiery duels.
- Preferred battle time: 9 PM – Nikolay’s prime time for checkmating dreams.
- White pieces win rate: 54.15% | Black pieces win rate: 51.23% – balance is key.
Personality Behind the Pieces
With a tilt factor of just 16, Николай is as cool as an ice-cold chessboard, showing mental grit when pieces go missing or times get tight. His opponents never know whether they face a calm strategist or a speedy blitz tornado.
Whether crushing opponents in bullet games with lightning-fast tactics or calmly grinding them down in strategic rapid duels, Николай Шух truly embodies the passion and spirit of chess at the highest levels – International Master and occasional thrill seeker.
Ready to challenge Николай? Just be warned: his queen might be watching, and his knight is plotting. Checkmate is never far away.