Ruslan Soltanici - International Master Extraordinaire
Ruslan Soltanici, known in the 64-square kingdom as SoltaniciR, is an International Master who dances deftly between blitz and rapid time controls, mixing fierce calculation with a sprinkle of chess wizardry. Not your ordinary tactician, Ruslan’s journey on the chessboard has been a rollercoaster of dazzling victories and “oops” moments, but always with style and poise.
Chess Career Highlights
- Peak blitz rating: a whopping 2772 achieved in May 2023 — that’s almost grandmaster level and definitely grandmaster flair!
- Rapid peak rating touched 2586 back in 2019, proving versatility across formats.
- Master of the Indian Game Black Knights Tango opening with an undefeated 5/5 record — beware the knight’s dance!
- Admires deep strategic play but isn't afraid to blitz the opposition with a dynamic style, boasting an average of ~76 moves per win in blitz games. Yes, Ruslan likes a good grind!
The Stats That Tell a Story
With over 11,000 blitz games under their belt, Ruslan holds a solid win rate hovering around 47%. Of those games, comebacks are a forte — an impressive 85.25% comeback rate after setbacks shows a fighting spirit worthy of legends. And when the going gets tough? Ruslan's “tilt factor” is a modest 9, which roughly translates to: “I might glare at the board and plot revenge, but I won’t ragequit the café chess tournament.”
Playing Style & Quirks
Ruslan mixes patience and unrelenting pressure like a master chef, with a penchant for endgames (they appear in nearly 84% of games). Early resignations are rare (~0.27%), which means Ruslan fights till the bitter end, unless the coffee runs out. Interestingly, the best time to challenge Ruslan is at 3 AM, when their win rate peaks — might be the magic hour for strategic brilliance or maybe just when the pizza delivery arrived.
Recent Battles: Tales From the 64 Squares
The latest wins often come via resignation: savvy opponents know when they’re outclassed by the Black pieces of SoltaniciR, especially in sharp lines such as the Ruy Lopez Berlin Defense and Sicilian variations. And while losses happen — nobody’s perfect! — Ruslan learns, adapts, and comes back stronger.
Random Fun Fact
When not plotting checkmates or studying opening novelties, Ruslan probably enjoys long walks on the board, contemplating if pawns really have souls.
Follow SoltaniciR for lessons in resilience, tenacity, and more than a few cheeky tactical swipes across the board!