Валерий Смольянинов - FIDE Master and Chess Enthusiast
Meet Валерий Смольянинов, also known in the chess world as Smol_Val, a proud FIDE Master who loves to dance on the 64 squares with both finesse and fire. With a peak blitz rating cresting at 2200 in the summer of 2020 and a rapid zenith of 2342 in early 2021, Валерий has proven himself a formidable force in both fast and classical formats.
From seemingly mysterious "Unknown Openings" that keep opponents guessing, to the occasional fiery Pirc Defense where Валерий strikes with precision, his style is a blend of careful calculation and bold strikes. Don't be fooled by the steady average rating around the 2100s – this is a player with a comeback rate near 88%! Losing a piece? No panic here; Валерий often turns the tide with nearly 48% win rate after setbacks, embodying resilience on and off the board.
Style and Stamina
Vалерий's chess is characterized by a deep love for endgames, featuring in over 82% of his games – obviously someone who enjoys the long haul, squeezing advantages and grinding down opponents. Notorious for an average of over 72 moves per win, he’s the kind of player who doesn’t mind a marathon on the board, proving that patience is a chess virtue. And when it comes to time management, be warned – a tilt factor of 9 means sometimes emotions come into play, but his preferred battle hours (around 1am!) might just be the secret to those comeback victories.
Record and Notable Matches
An impressive career record boasts over 420 wins in blitz and nearly 30 in rapid, showing that Валерий doesn’t just dabble but dominates across time controls. Among his favorite adversaries: Sherlock-holmes (80% win rate) and various no-nonsense players against whom he posts a perfect 100% win score – talk about a nemesis!
His latest victory, played with the white pieces in the Pirc Defense, displayed a clever and patient dismantling of the opponent’s defenses lasting 34 intense moves, ending in a respectful and well-earned win on time.
Final Thoughts
Whether blitzing on weekends with a 62.5% win rate on Saturdays or strategizing deep into the night at 1am, Валерий Смольянинов remains a respected and lively competitor. FIDE Master, strategist, comeback king, and occasional endgame enthusiast - the chessboard is truly Валерий’s playground. And if you ever face off against Smol_Val, remember: he’s likely calculating three moves ahead while you’re still figuring out the first.
