Stas Blednov IM

Stas Blednov - International Master Extraordinaire

Meet Stas Blednov, a formidable chess force who's earned the prestigious title of International Master from FIDE – not the kind of accolade you get just for winning on time (although Stas does that too!).

Rating Rollercoaster & Achievements

Stas's bullet rating has soared to an impressive peak of 2367 back in September 2021, proving lightning-fast moves and nerves of steel go hand in hand. Not to be outdone, Stas clocks a crushing blitz peak rating of 2288 as recently as March 2025, and is flexing some rapid chess muscles too, peaking at 1764 in October 2024.

With thousands of games under the belt, Stas boasts a win rate of nearly 69% in bullet games with their favorite opening, intriguingly named "Top Secret" - because why share your best moves? In blitz, the win rate rockets to an impressive ~75%, and rapid play commands a staggering 91% win ratio. Clearly, a master of multiple chess tempos!

Playing Style: The Chess Whisperer

Known for an average of 62 moves per win in bullet — yes, that's a brain marathon — Stas dives deep into the endgame 71.5% of the time. Early resignation? That’s barely a 3% habit here. Stas relishes dramatic comebacks with a 77.8% comeback rate and even wins over 66% of games after losing a piece. Basically: if Stas loses a bishop, don’t panic — it’s probably a trick.

White pieces shine with a hearty 72% win ratio, while Black admirably defends with a strong 66%. One would say Stas knows how to turn the tide, even when the chips are down!

Noteworthy Victories & Defeats

Recent triumphs include dazzling performances against opponents like GMartin3000 and Superunratedplayer, including spectacular wins by resignation and time, showcasing both patience and the appetite for brutal time scrambles. Losses rarely bash Stas' spirit, even when squared off against crafty mates delivered by foes like Lokolobo – after all, nobody’s perfect, except maybe in bullet chess.

Personality & Quirks

When is Stas at their best? Turns out 3 AM is the magic hour — champion hours for a chess wizard fueled by coffee and perhaps a hint of nocturnal madness. Tilt factor is kept low at 10, but don't expect mercy if you catch Stas during prime blitz times (between 5 and 8 PM), where win rates climb vigorously above 70%.

Quick to resign only when necessary, Stas relishes thrilling endgames that leave opponents wondering if they just got fooled or thoroughly checkmated.

Favorite Openings? Top Secret, Literally.

Whether it’s the mysterious "Top Secret" opening (over 7,700 bullet games played!), the Scandinavian Defense, or the French Defense Knight Variation, Stas blends classic theory with creativity. On occasion, they throw in the nimble Queens Indian Kasparov Variation for a dash of unpredictability.

The Final Word

If chess were a party, Stas Blednov would be the enigmatic guest who shows up late, blows everyone away with surprise moves, and leaves before the cleanup crew arrives. An International Master, a strategist, a streak breaker, and a master of time — definitely someone you want on your side when the clock ticks down.