Overview
Artem Tiutiunnyk is a seasoned chess competitor known for marathon blitz sessions and a clear preference for rapid play. A prolific online player, Artem blends deep opening preparation with a practical eye for complex middlegames and long endgames. Fans and opponents recognize him for tenacity and a taste for sharp lines when the position calls for it.
Although Artem made his name grinding thousands of blitz games, his preferred time control is Rapid. His peak rapid performance drew attention among peers and students alike. 2259 (2022-02-19) and 2548 (2022-01-15) give a quick snapshot of those career highs.
Playing Style and Strengths
Artem combines tactical awareness with excellent endgame instincts. He tends to play long decisive games, often pushing positions into deep endgames where his practical technique shines. Key personality traits on the board:
- Patient grinder - long average game lengths and high endgame frequency.
- Resilient - strong comeback rate and good win percentages even after material setbacks.
- Opening specialist - a wide repertoire that includes both solid and offbeat systems.
Opening Highlights
Artem is comfortable on both sides of the board. He is often seen steering the game into familiar structures rather than hoping for tricks. Some recurring favorites include:
- As Black: French Defense and the Gruenfeld Exchange family.
- As White: Catalan and the King's Indian Defense - Exchange lines when reversing colors.
- Surprise weapons: the Slav Defense - Bonet Gambit and the Diemer-Duhm Gambit for sharp play.
These choices show a player who knows when to simplify and when to complicate. For a quick starter on his trends over time, check this compact rating chart.
Records and Notable Streaks
Artem has logged an enormous number of games, with thousands of victories across blitz and rapid combined. He is no stranger to streaks and swings:
- Longest winning streak: 18 games.
- Longest losing streak: 12 games.
- Current losing streak: 2 games.
Among his most-played opponents is jonathangottehrer. Their head-to-head is competitive and storied. Jonathan Gottehrer
Favorite Rapid Moments - Sample Game
Artem prefers Rapid and often turns practical chances into full points. Here is a short illustrative game you can load in a viewer:
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Fun Facts and Notes
- Preferred time control: Rapid. He often schedules important training sessions in that rhythm.
- Best hours to play: mornings around 06:00 are especially productive according to his own logs.
- Notable curiosity: Artem has unusually high average move counts in decisive games, which is great for studying endgames.
- If you want to explore openings, try these entries: French Defense and Catalan Opening.
Where to Follow and Study
If you want to follow Artem or review more of his games, check the most-played contacts and sample games in his archive. For opponent-specific study, see his long series against jonathangottehrer and kot60. Jonathan Gottehrer Mark Kotliar
Ready for a practice match? Search for Artem Tiutiunnyk on your favorite platform or browse his public games. A useful starter term to search: Rapid chess.