Vadim Belov

Vadim Belov - Chess Profile

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Vadim Belov is a blitz enthusiast with a knack for fast-paced chess and a serious flair for tactical comebacks. Rated as high as 2045 in blitz (back in May 2018), Vadim keeps his opponents on their toes with a dynamic and sometimes mysterious opening repertoire. From the well-trodden roads of the Sicilian Defense to the curious "Top Secret" openings that keep everyone guessing, Vadim’s games are never dull!

Playing Style & Strengths

• Endgame Frequency: A diligent endgame player, with nearly 61% of his games reaching the endgame stage.
• Average Moves: Long thinker alert — Vadim’s wins and losses hover around an average of 58 moves, proving his games are full of strategic depth and drama.
• Tactical Awareness: Nearly 80% comeback rate after losing a lead – this is a player who refuses to go down without a fight!
• Opening Mastery: Dominant with the Sicilian Defense Nyezhmetdinov Rossolimo Attack (80% win rate) and very comfortable wielding the Alapin Sicilian and King’s Gambit Accepted Bishop’s Gambit variations (both at 66.67% wins).

Performance Highlights

Vadim's blitz prowess shines brightest in the nights and early mornings, with an impressive peak performance around 1 AM — the ideal time for late-night brain aerobics. With a slightly higher win rate playing with the White pieces (56.33%) versus Black (48.6%), Vadim knows how to seize the initiative.

Despite the grind of competitive play, Vadim shows solid sportsmanship, with a relatively low early resignation rate of just 2.31% and even more impressive resilience on challenging boards.

Statistics & Records

Total Blitz Wins: 588 | Losses: 516 | Draws: 20

Bullet Record (recently dipping toes): 6 wins, 3 losses with a max rating of 1775 as of early 2025 — a burgeoning bullet career ahead?

Longest winning streak: 9 games. Longest losing streak: 12 games, proving once and for all that every champion has their off days.

Notable Recent Games

In June 2025, Vadim secured sharp victories by resignation and checkmate, employing aggressive opening lines such as the Sicilian Defense Open Najdorf Variation and the Vienna Game. His recent wins highlight tactical accuracy combined with positional mastery, often sealing the deal before opponents realize what hit them.

Psychology & Quirks

Beware if you're playing Vadim at 1 AM! His best time of day to play boasts an 80% win rate, showing he’s either a night owl or fueled by midnight coffee (or both). He is not quick to quit, showing a tilt factor of 12, but mostly keeps his cool, striking back when pieces are lost and turning the tide with his 50.48% win rate after losing material.

Vadim’s matches often feel like a thrilling novel — sometimes a nail-biter, sometimes a chess comedy of blunders on both sides — but always full of passion. Whether facing a grandmaster wannabe or a casual challenger, Vadim plays to win but knows how to keep the game fun.

Overall

Vadim Belov is an unpredictable blitz force, juggling calculated strategy with tactical fireworks. A player whose games tell stories, where each piece dances and every move has personality. If you meet Vadim on the board, prepare for a battle that might last nearly 60 moves – and an opponent who refuses to give up without a stylish fight!