Сережа Куцевалов (striz80) - The Blitz Maestro
Meet Сережа Куцевалов, the chess virtuoso whose fingers dance faster than you can say “checkmate.” Known in the arena as striz80, he is a force to be reckoned with in both blitz and bullet formats, boasting peak blitz and bullet ratings pushing beyond 2800 and 2775 respectively. A player who treats every game like a thrilling sprint, Сережа combines tactical genius with the kind of nerves you only get from playing hundreds of fast games — often more than 5,000 wins in blitz alone!
Career Highlights & Style
- Peak Blitz rating: 2824 (May 2025) - that’s grandmaster territory with a turbo boost.
- Peak Bullet rating: 2777 (January 2024) - proving lightning-fast reflexes are his specialty.
- Game Count: Over 8,300 competitive blitz and bullet games combined, with thousands of wins showcasing relentless consistency.
- Opening Prowess: The Bishops Opening Berlin Defense is one of Сережа's killing grounds with an impressive 80% win rate, making opponents wonder if the bishop moonlights as a ninja.
- Psychology & Resilience: Sporting a comeback rate of 85.46%, he’s like the chessboard’s version of a phoenix rising, losing a piece but never his cool.
Tournaments & Memorable Games
Recently, Сережа dazzled his opponents in a live chess encounter playing White, demonstrating a deep strategic grasp in the Bishop's Opening to secure a victory by resignation. This thrilling game reflects the patience and precision behind his rapid-fire reputation.
Playing Style & Personality Nuggets
Сережа’s style is marked by an average of ~77 moves per win, suggesting he loves to play it long and strong, steering the game into rich endgames where his psychological edge shines. His performance peaks late evening around 23:00 — apparently, this is when even the pawns are too tired to resist.
He’s known for his sensible early resignations to save energy for the next battle (early resignation rate of just 1.34%) — a considerate warrior who doesn’t waste time, but never backs down without a fight.
Fun Fact
Despite being a blistering speed demon on the board, Сережа’s win rate is oddly balanced across days of the week, proving he can break your heart any day, any time.
Whether you are a novice or a hardened blitz enthusiast, facing off with Сережа Куцевалов means entering the fast lane of chess — no speed limits, just cold calculation and rapid-fire tactics!
