Michael Roiz GM

Michael Roiz - Grandmaster Extraordinaire

Known in the online chess realms as tiredofdancing, Michael Roiz holds the prestigious title of Grandmaster, awarded by FIDE. A wizard of the board and a speed demon on the clock, Michael’s blitz and bullet games are nothing short of spectacular.

Rating Highlights & Style

Michael’s peak blitz rating touched a dazzling 3088 in April 2019, proudly showing he’s more than comfortable in high-pressure, lightning-fast scenarios. His bullet rating peaked at a fierce 2885, showcasing his reflexes could probably rival caffeine consumption. Not to be overshadowed, his rapid rating neared a respectable 2598 in early 2020.

Playing Style & Psychology

With 82.5% frequency of endgames, Michael embraces the long strategic tussle where patience and precision reign supreme. An impressive 91% comeback rate means he rarely surrenders without a fight – losing a piece? No problem, there's still a near 50% chance he’ll snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.

He averages over 85 moves per win, proving that slow and steady is definitely his style. His psychological tilt factor is at a managed 15, so even if the chess gods are cruel sometimes, he keeps his cool better than most.

Opening Preferences & Success

Michael is quite the connoisseur of chess openings, favoring the Queen's Gambit Declined Catalan with a solid 57% win rate in blitz games, and wielding the English Opening King's English Variation to great effect (57.5% win rate).

He’s flexible enough to dabble in tricky lines like the Indian Game East Indian Przepiorka Variation where he sports a sizzling 55% win rate, proving he’s not just a one-trick pony.

Record & Notable Matches

Boasting over 3800 wins in blitz alone, Michael’s battles demonstrate a fierce will to win. His longest winning streak stands at a remarkable 22 games, reminding us all that sometimes, the chessboard turns into his personal dance floor. Conversely, even grandmasters stumble, with a longest losing streak of 15, but hey, it just sets the stage for a mighty comeback.

Fun Fact

Michael’s best time of day to play? 2 AM. Apparently, the night owl chess spirit truly awakens when the rest of the world sleeps. Whether it’s the quiet or a secret caffeine boost, this is when tiredofdancing most confidently moonwalks his opponents off the board.

Recent Performance Glimpse

In his latest recorded victory, Michael showcased classic skill and persistence, grinding out a win against Artur0208 in a 79-move marathon featuring the Indian Game Knight’s Variation. On the flip side, his recent losses, including tough battles against Micki-taryan and Genghis_K, illustrate the high-level competition he regularly faces.

In short: Michael Roiz is the kind of chess player who takes every game seriously — except when he’s 'dancing tiredly' around his opponent’s king in blitz time scrambles. Grandmaster, strategist, late-night wunderkind — the board is his stage.