Nikolaj Mikkelsen - International Master and Blitz Virtuoso
Meet Nikolaj Mikkelsen, a chess International Master who has spent more hours battling on the 64 squares than most of us have scrolling social media. A player with a seemingly top-secret arsenal of openings (literally labeled "Top Secret"), Nikolaj has dazzled opponents with a blitz win rate hovering around a sharp 69%, proving that quick thinking and rapid moves are their specialty.
Starting from a modest blitz rating of around 1350 in 2012, Nikolaj zoomed up to an impressive peak of 2540 by 2025 — the kind of rating that strikes envy into club players and raises eyebrows of titled pros. Although the bullet rating is a fresh front with only a handful of games, Nikolaj already showed grit, even if the first submission ended in an honorable loss.
With a longest winning streak of 28 games (yes, twenty-eight!), and a current streak still alive, Nikolaj’s playstyle is built on resilience and tactical wizardry. They boast a 100% win rate after losing a piece, meaning if a sacrifice goes wrong… well, that’s just a plot twist waiting for a brilliant comeback.
When it comes to psychological stamina, Nikolaj keeps cool with a low tilt factor of 4 — no rage quitting here, just strategic adjustments and a calm mind. And where do they shine brightest? On Sundays, Saturdays, and Fridays, where the win rate soars above 78%, perhaps thanks to weekend chess marathons and good coffee.
Opponents beware: Nikolaj has overwhelming win records against nearly everyone they face frequently, except for the rare nemeses like nomanslandmirroring, who somehow managed to break the streak.
When not outmaneuvering challengers, Nikolaj likely enjoys the thrill of endgames (played 73.83% of the time) and the occasional early resignation — because why prolong the agony when the checkmate specter looms fast?
In summary, Nikolaj Mikkelsen is a disciplined, lightning-fast tactician with the heart of a warrior and the mind of a grandmaster in the making. Recognize the name, because on any given day, especially those weekend blitz battles, they might just leave you wondering if your queen has a secret admirer.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| ofer zemertov | 8W / 2L / 1D | View Games |
| Michael Hennigan | 7W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| thepronewb | 5W / 3L / 1D | View Games |
| emmanuelthiebaut | 7W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| slimovoski | 2W / 4L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2086 | 2531 | ||
| 2017 | 2086 | |||
| 2015 | 2224 | |||
| 2014 | 2187 | |||
| 2013 | 2275 | |||
| 2012 | 2267 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 56W / 7L / 0D | 47W / 16L / 0D | 62.9 |
| 2017 | 0W / 1L / 0D | 1W / 1L / 0D | 47.0 |
| 2015 | 0W / 1L / 1D | 2W / 0L / 0D | 102.5 |
| 2014 | 7W / 4L / 0D | 3W / 8L / 0D | 70.8 |
| 2013 | 41W / 25L / 4D | 40W / 28L / 4D | 79.4 |
| 2012 | 33W / 11L / 2D | 36W / 5L / 3D | 79.1 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Defense | 22 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 81.8% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 18 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 72.2% |
| Sicilian Defense | 16 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 75.0% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 16 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 81.2% |
| Amar Gambit | 15 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 13 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 61.5% |
| Amazon Attack | 12 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Scotch Game | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Bird Opening | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 87.5% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 75.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 28 | 0 |
| Losing | 4 | 1 |