Sergiy Kryvosheya – The Chess Grandmaster Known as "skzt"
Sergiy Kryvosheya, better known in the chess world as skzt, holds the prestigious title of Grandmaster awarded by FIDE. A cunning tactician and fierce competitor, Sergiy has battled thousands of blitz games, achieving a peak blitz rating of 2580 in May 2020 and a bullet peak of 2588, making him a formidable opponent in fast-paced arenas.
Armed with a razor-sharp mind and an affinity for the “Top Secret” openings (really, the strategy is so classified even the opponents get confused!), Sergiy boasts a blitz win rate north of 62% across over 400 games. Whether it’s blitz, bullet, or rapid, his playstyle is aggressive yet calculated, with a remarkable comeback rate of 88.57% — so don’t be surprised if he turns a losing position around quicker than you can say "checkmate".
Often found online grinding ranked games, Sergiy shines brightest on Saturdays and at the early dawn hour of 7 AM (maybe fueled by some extra caffeine), winning over 71% of his games on Saturday and boasting over 81% win rate at 7 AM. If you catch him playing at that time, consider your king warned...
Despite the serious accolades, Sergiy has his fair share of ups and downs: a longest winning streak of 11 games and a darkest quintet of losses in a row—but hey, what grandmaster hasn’t had a nightmare streak where pawns just refuse to cooperate? His average game length hovers around 67 moves for wins, proving that this isn't a player who rushes to quick victories; every move is sifted through the mental sieve of strategy and patience.
Fans love his resilience, especially when he loses material — his win rate after losing a piece is an impressive 61.39%. That's right: take a piece from Sergiy, and you might as well brace for a fierce comeback. He’s known as the “tilt-resistant” player too, with a low tilt factor of 5, meaning he stays cool, calm, and calculating when the chips are down.
Some highlights from recent battles include...
- A stunning victory in March 2025 over MateoVader2 using the Alekhine’s Defense Scandinavian Variation, sealed elegantly by resignation after relentless pressure.
- A flawless checkmate in February 2025 against hrundel24, where Sergiy's tactic precision and timing turned the tides dramatically.
- A nerve-wracking time victory in December 2024 against EdmundPlayer, proving sometimes the clock is as much a weapon as the queen.
Beyond the board, Sergiy’s expansive online opponent list and overwhelmingly positive win ratios against many players show a competitive spirit combined with an unwavering dedication to the art of chess.
If you ever see "skzt" blinking an extra time before making a move, don’t be fooled—that’s just Sergiy mentally setting the trap you’re about to fall into. Challenge him if you dare, but remember: in the world of chess, Sergiy Kryvosheya is a tactical storm wrapped in a grandmaster’s cloak.