Timur Radionov - The FIDE Master with a Tactical Twist
Known online as Timurist, Timur Radionov carries the prestigious title of FIDE Master. With a penchant for relentless tactics and an impressive comeback rate of over 84%, Timur's games are anything but dull. Whether blitzing through time controls or diving deep into daily challenges, Timur's chess journey is a blend of grit, strategy, and a bit of flair.
Chess Profile
- Peak Blitz Rating: 2532 (February 2025)
- Peak Bullet Rating: 2571 (January 2025)
- Peak Rapid Rating: 2478 (December 2022)
- Peak Daily Rating: 1379 (March 2019)
- Longest Winning Streak: 23 games (Because who likes to lose?)
- Current Winning Streak: 3 games (On a roll!)
Playing Style & Psychology
Timur embraces the long haul with an average game length of ~75 moves, meaning patience is his trusty sidekick. He doesn’t throw in the towel often, sporting a low early resignation rate of just 1.1%. Both from white and black, he manages good win rates (over 52% with white). His best game-time luck? Morning rounds around 10 AM—perfect for coffee and crushing opponents.
Beware if Timur loses a piece; his comeback rate is a staggering 84.36%, proving that a lost piece only fuels his fire. However, with a tilt factor of 9, he’s only mildly human—just enough to keep things interesting.
Opening Secrets
Timur's opening repertoire is a bit like his life: top secret. He opts for solidity with excellent success rates. Fun fact: in rapid games, he’s tried the Scotch Game Scotch Gambit Dubois Reti Advance Variation and the Sicilian Defense Staunton Cochrane Variation—winning both times! No wonder opponents scratch their heads.
Most Notable Opponents
Timur has sparred often with vladimirdemyanosov, beating them clean in all 15 encounters. Other frequent dance partners include frankpavlon and bintamas1. His online presence is both respected and feared.
Recent Masterstroke: Checkmate Victory
In a dazzling display of skill, Timur checkmated MidFoxxynotreal using the Scotch Gambit—an opening as energetic as a caffeine rush. The queen did most of the talking in a finale that screamed precision and planning. Move 110 ended the saga with a neat Qf4#.