Miłosz Szpar — "Szparu"
Miłosz Szpar, known online as Szparu, is a FIDE Grandmaster and a popular chess streamer whose fast-paced, razor-sharp play made Blitz his natural habitat. Part professional competitor, part entertainer, Szparu blends deep opening knowledge with cheeky commentary — the kind of player who will win on the board and then win your follow button.
Preferred time control: Blitz. Peak performances and fast intuition are a hallmark of Szparu's games.
Career highlights
- Earned the title Grandmaster (FIDE) — a milestone that validates both study and nerves of steel.
- Active and successful online competitor across Bullet, Blitz and Rapid; a relentless presence in live arenas and on stream.
- Notable rivalries and frequent opponents include longtime matchups with players such as Zbigniew Pakleza.
- Recorded big peak moments in fast formats — fans can fetch numeric peaks via placeholders: • .
Playing style & openings
Szparu favors sharp but reliable systems, especially in rapid-fire games. He mixes classical structure with practical, surprise choices — often steering positions toward rich middlegame tactics and long endgames.
- Frequently plays: Caro-Kann Defense and Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation — both staples in his Blitz toolkit.
- Strong results versus mainstream Sicilian and French lines; known for converting complex advantages into wins in long, tactical fights.
- High endgame engagement: Szparu's games tend to be long and decisive, with an above-average endgame frequency that shows patience and technique.
Streamer persona
On stream Szparu is equal parts teacher and showman: instructive commentary, occasional self-roasting, and a habit of turning brutal tactics into theatrical victory laps. His sessions are a good mix for viewers who want to learn openings, see live calculations in Blitz, and enjoy a relaxed community vibe.
- Streamer and content creator — frequent Blitz sessions and viewer games.
- Humor: quick one-liners after improbable saves and dramatic resignations when the coffee runs out.
Notable game (viewer-friendly)
A short illustrative snippet — rewind on stream, pause on the tactics, and enjoy the technique:
Quick facts & fun bits (SEO-friendly)
- Also known as: Szparu — a handle you'll see across leaderboards and livestreams.
- Formats: strongest in Blitz and Bullet, active in Rapid.
- Streaks & habits: long winning streaks and a taste for marathon endgames; best time-of-day spikes around late-night sessions.
- Search keywords: Miłosz Szpar, Szparu, Grandmaster, Blitz chess, chess streamer, Caro-Kann, Alapin.