Mikhail Baturyn IM

Mikhail Baturyn - International Master (UdarUdar)

Mikhail Baturyn, proudly known by the username UdarUdar, is an International Master who plays chess like they’re crafting masterpieces one checkmate at a time. With a peak rapid rating soaring above 2500, and a blitz peak rating just shy of 2500, Mikhail has firmly established themselves as a formidable force on the 64 squares.

A Glimpse at the Stats

Their blitz games could easily be mistaken for a highlight reel: an astounding 226 wins with only 16 losses, and an overall win rate pushing near 90% in their favorite "Top Secret" opening (which remains, naturally, top secret). Rapid play is even more impressive, with a near-phenomenal 97.39% win rate in their preferred opening repertoire, leaving opponents wondering if they’re playing chess or magic. Bullet chess is less their comfort zone but still respectable, with gritty encounters and an 84% win rate.

Playing Style

Mikhail’s style is as dependable as a Swiss watch. Games tend to last around 50 moves on average when he wins, and almost twice as long when he loses — clearly, he plays the long game with patience and tenacity. Early resignation is off the table, and the 0% one-sided loss rate proves resilience is their middle name. They have a knack for spectacular comebacks, with a nearly 74% “comeback rate” after losing material — truly never say die!

Psychological Edge

Ever wondered what time of day Mikhail is most dangerous? Around 4 PM sharp, when their psychological gears are in perfect sync and the pieces start surrendering willingly. The tilt factor stands proudly at 2 — a minor hiccup that thankfully doesn't derail their winning machine.

Memorable Moments

Recently, Mikhail dazzled with a crafty victory against the opponent kriscris, deploying the Sicilian Defense Smith Morra Gambit to win by resignation after a series of sharp tactical blows involving queen and rook sacrifices that would make even grandmasters nod in approval. It's not just about winning; it’s about winning in style.

Despite an almost mystical winning streak of 208 games at some point (yes, you read that right), every champion has their down days. Losses are rare, but they do happen — often because the clock ran out while Mikhail was busy plotting world domination on the board.

Opponent Relations

Facing off against kriscris (281 games played!), avykrish, and elogeel89, Mikhail has shown remarkable dominance with win rates above 95% against his most frequent adversaries. Some might say he’s polite — by gently folding away opponents like those with less than stellar records.