Ivan Povshednyi - FIDE Master and Chess Enthusiast Extraordinaire
Meet Ivan Povshednyi, known in the digital chess arena as slidingknight2775, a formidable FIDE Master whose journey through the mind-bending battles of chess has been nothing short of epic. With a career officially stamped with the prestigious FIDE Master title, Ivan has proven time and again that knights do indeed rule — especially when sliding into victory!
A Journey Through the Ranks
Starting with humble beginnings around a 1500 rating in 2017, Ivan's progress has been as steady and thrilling as a well-executed Sicilian Defense. Over the years, this player has scaled the ranks impressively, peaking with a Daily rating of over 2100 in 2025 and an astonishing Blitz peak of 2851 just a few months prior — clearly, time controls are no match for this strategic savant!
Master of Openings (and Occasional Mischief)
Ivan's opening repertoire is as diverse as a grandmaster’s dream. He favors the Sicilian Defense French Variation with nearly a 75% win rate and boasts a killing 86% win ratio with the classic Philidor Defense. But it’s the King's Indian Attack Yugoslav Variation that really sparks joy with an incredible 82% win rate! Only fitting that a player known as "slidingknight2775" would navigate complex lines with this kind of finesse.
Playing Style and Streaks
With an average of 73 moves per win, Ivan is clearly not in a hurry to give up the thrill of the game. His games are rich battles, full of tactical awareness, boasting an inspiring comeback rate of over 78% — because who doesn’t love a good underdog story? The longest winning streak? A stunning 27 games in a row, proving that once Ivan locks in, opponents better be ready for a storm.
A Chess Life at All Speeds
Whether in bullet, blitz, or classical (daily) games, Ivan shines. His bullet rating soared to an impressive 2918, showing that when the clock ticks fast, so does his brain. Blitz and rapid games are equally fruitful, with peak ratings over 2700 and 2400 respectively, making him a versatile competitor who can handle all the chess adventures thrown his way.
Recent Battles
Ivan's recent games have been a rollercoaster worthy of the grandest tournaments. In a thrilling blitz bout on June 3, 2025, he clinched a win against "Robin_cool" by superior time management — a reminder that sometimes the clock is just as much an opponent as the pieces across the board. Yet, in the grand theatre of chess, even masters bow, with recent losses to tacticians like "szachmistrz2500" showing that every king meets their checkmate eventually.
Fun Facts
- Favorite Victories: The ones won after a comeback — Ivan’s tactical mindset turns tables quicker than you can say “check!”
- Worst Enemy: Time pressure — he has a tilt factor of 38, proving even masters can be human (or just hate blundering in time scramble).
- Best Hour to Challenge Ivan: 5 AM — apparently, the early knight gets the mate!
All in all, Ivan Povshednyi is a name to watch on the digital chessboard and beyond. Whether sliding knights across openings, defending with ferocity, or stealthily checkmating adversaries on time, his journey remains a thrilling saga full of strategy, grit, and a sprinkle of irresistible chess charm.