Vadim Moiseenko GM

Grandmaster Vadim Moiseenko

Meet Vadim Moiseenko, also known in the chess realm as TaykaGM, a Grandmaster officially titled by FIDE. This isn't just any chess player – Vadim’s blitz and bullet prowess could have you believe he's part human, part chess engine!

Formidable Ratings & Style

Vadim's peak blitz rating soared to an impressive 2622 in July 2019, while his bullet skills peaked slightly higher with a 2632 rating in March 2020. With an average blitz rating hovering around 2565 and bullet at 2496, he proves consistently challenging across fast-paced formats.

His playing style could be described as a marathon runner in a sprint race. Why? Because his games tend to last, on average, over 70 moves for wins and nearly 85 for losses! Persistence is key, and Vadim's endgame frequency is an astounding 70.27%—he loves to dance through the late stages of a match, squeezing every ounce of advantage.

Battle Records & Tactical Prowess

With a win rate of about 67% in blitz under secretive opening variations (perhaps his own tactics locked away in a vault), and just over 53% in bullet, he’s no pushover. His longest winning streak clocks at 4 games, while his longest losing skid is 6 – but hey, every chess warrior has their ups and downs, and Vadim’s comeback rate—an impressive 85%—shows he never stays down for long.

He’s notorious for bouncing back even after losing material, winning over half the time when down a piece. And if you think Vadim throws in the towel easily, think again. His early resignation rate is zero – he fights till the last pawn's fallen or the clock screams "time's up!"

Versatile Opponent Tamer

Vadim has faced players like "alonmindlin" and "casually1" eight times each, taking a modest 12.5% win rate against the former but comfortably running at 62.5% versus the latter. Against other adversaries, his win rates vary wildly—from flawless 100% triumphs over several opponents to tough losses in others—showing a healthy mix of humility and dominance.

Favorite Times & Opening Secrets

The Grandmaster prefers to puzzle out his opponents around 2 PM – his best time of day to play with a perfect 100% win rate at that hour! Tuesdays and Fridays are golden days in his chess calendar, boasting win rates north of 65% and even a perfect 100% on Friday.

A Recent Sparkling Win

One of Vadim’s latest victories was a tightly fought battle with the Indian Game's Knight Variation, where he outmaneuvered and forced his opponent, Alonmindlin, to resign after some masterful maneuvers. You can admire this high-level strategic show on Chess.com.

In Summary

A true Grandmaster who blends tactical brilliance, psychological resilience, and a stubborn endgame endurance, Vadim "TaykaGM" Moiseenko is not just playing chess; he's living it. Whether blitzing through opponents in seconds or dragging them slowly into a long strategic endgame, this chess warrior remains a formidable figure on the 64 squares.