Sergey Savitskiy - International Master Extraordinaire
Sergey Savitskiy, known in the chess world by the mysterious codename "Skagoogle," is an International Master recognized by FIDE. Not just your average player, Sergey has been blazing through the ranks of blitz and bullet chess with electrifying speed and precision – some might say he moves faster than their Wi-Fi can keep up!
Ratings & Achievements
- Top Blitz rating: a breath-taking 2860 (achieved in 2023), proving Sergey is no stranger to rapid-fire tactics.
- Bullet peak: 2732, showing he’s just as deadly when the clock is tight and the nerves tighter.
- Rapid and daily chess ratings may be less flashy, but he hasn't let those formats gather dust – with solid performances and a perfect daily win!
Playing Style
Sergey boasts a solid foundation with an impressive average game length of around 72 moves, underlining his tenacity and endurance. His (+59%) win rate when playing white and a respectable (+54%) with black paint a picture of a versatile warrior who loves both attacking and counterattacking. Beware – his endgame is where he often cracks open the victory champagne, featuring nearly 77% frequency in endgame play. Early resignation is rare; who wants to quit when there's so much chess drama to unravel?
Tactical Wizardry & Psychological Fortitude
One of Sergey’s defining traits is his uncanny ability to come back from the brink – an 82.8% comeback rate and a stunning 90.7% win rate even after losing a piece. That’s resilience that could inspire even the toughest chess engines to rethink their strategies! Although Sergey admits to the occasional tilt (a mild 10% tilt factor), his mental game remains as strong as ever.
Stats Trivia & Fun Facts
- Longest winning streak? A fantastic 16 wins in a row – must've felt like riding a chess rollercoaster!
- Favorite time to unleash his brilliance? Between 16:00 to 17:00 hours, where his win rate peaks close to 70% – perhaps fueled by a cup of coffee or sheer dominance.
- Has played almost 1,500 blitz “Top Secret” matches, winning more than half – 56% win rate speaks volumes about his dedication and fierce competitiveness.
Opponents Beware!
Sergey has squared off with hundreds of opponents, and if chance paired you with him, better bring your A-game. He boasts a mixed bag of tactical success with numerous opponents at 100% win rates, while a few have managed to escape unscathed. His sharp memory and strategic prowess make it clear: when Sergey Savitskiy sits at the board, the game is never dull and the finish is always exciting.
In the world of chess, where every move counts and every second ticks away, Sergey Savitskiy remains a shining example of skill, resilience, and a touch of mystery — just enough to keep his opponents guessing and the fans rooting.
Overall Performance
Sergey, your recent bullet games show a solid performance with a strength adjusted win rate of approximately 56%. This win rate is commendable in bullet chess, reflecting your ability to manage time pressure and maintain a competitive edge.
Your rating has improved steadily with a 40-point increase over the last 1, 3, and 6 months, supported by a positive and consistent upward trend slope. This is a great sign that your skills are improving over time.
Key Strengths
- Opening Preparation: You show familiarity with several popular openings like the Queen's Gambit Accepted and the Sicilian Defense. Your choice of openings suits your aggressive and tactical style well.
- Endgame Technique: In several games, especially those that went down to fewer pieces, you demonstrated good technique and patience, converting small advantages properly.
- Time Management: Despite the fast pace of bullet, you avoid many time scrambles, though occasional flag wins or losses suggest room for sharpening your clock handling.
Areas to Improve
- Defensive Awareness: In your losses, you sometimes give up key squares or allow opponent counterplay early. Focusing on recognizing threats especially in midgame tactical battles could reduce these losses.
- Opening Consistency: While your opening repertoire is good, be careful about early pawn structure weaknesses or underdeveloped pieces that opponents capitalize on quickly. Revisit key lines from your preferred openings for greater accuracy.
- Accuracy in Critical Moments: Some losses came from missing winning tactical sequences or allowing decisive material loss. Training with puzzles focused on calculation and visualization under time pressure can help.
Suggestions For Further Improvement
- Study deeper lines and typical middlegame plans related to your favorite openings; try to understand common traps and how to avoid them.
- Practice more rapid and classical games to improve calculation skills and reduce tactical oversights during bullet.
- Use tools to analyze your recent games thoroughly, especially your losses, to identify recurring mistakes and improve your positional judgment.
- In bullet, learn to recognize when to simplify or complicate the position based on your clock and board situation, improving your time management under pressure.
Final Encouragement
Your steady rating increase and maintaining an above 55% win rate in bullet is impressive, Sergey. Keep building on your solid opening foundation while sharpening tactical awareness and quick decision-making, and you will continue to make great progress in bullet chess.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Nova Stone | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| chessbomay | 22W / 1L / 1D | |
| Kirill Alekseenko | 13W / 6L / 0D | |
| prince_of_quelthalas | 11W / 5L / 2D | |
| draining29465 | 11W / 3L / 2D | |
| ostx | 8W / 4L / 1D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2585 | 2778 | ||
| 2023 | 2538 | 2741 | ||
| 2022 | 2732 | 2728 | 1400 | |
| 2021 | 2645 | 2729 | ||
| 2020 | 2580 | 2652 | ||
| 2019 | 2171 | 2675 | 2413 | |
| 2018 | 2171 | 2510 | ||
| 2016 | 2129 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5W / 3L / 2D | 10W / 0L / 0D | 84.3 |
| 2023 | 41W / 43L / 10D | 56W / 33L / 10D | 68.0 |
| 2022 | 35W / 15L / 8D | 25W / 19L / 9D | 83.6 |
| 2021 | 150W / 87L / 16D | 136W / 85L / 24D | 69.3 |
| 2020 | 72W / 30L / 13D | 75W / 42L / 6D | 78.2 |
| 2019 | 57W / 25L / 9D | 54W / 35L / 5D | 78.3 |
| 2018 | 160W / 86L / 14D | 129W / 109L / 23D | 82.8 |
| 2016 | 9W / 2L / 1D | 7W / 4L / 1D | 71.0 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 162 | 96 | 64 | 2 | 59.3% |
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation | 63 | 40 | 19 | 4 | 63.5% |
| Sicilian Defense | 51 | 28 | 17 | 6 | 54.9% |
| QGA: 3.e3 c5 | 51 | 31 | 17 | 3 | 60.8% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 45 | 24 | 18 | 3 | 53.3% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 43 | 25 | 16 | 2 | 58.1% |
| Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation | 39 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 59.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Classical Variation | 39 | 24 | 11 | 4 | 61.5% |
| Scotch Game | 32 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation | 31 | 17 | 12 | 2 | 54.8% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann Defense | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 61.5% |
| Amar Gambit | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 25.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 11 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 90.9% |
| Barnes Defense | 11 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 81.8% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 90.0% |
| Alekhine Defense | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 55.6% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Classical Variation | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 37.5% |
| Sicilian Defense | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 71.4% |
| Australian Defense | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 28.6% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Delayed Fianchetto | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 16 | 7 |
| Losing | 10 | 0 |