Valeriy Grinev IM

Valeriy Grinev – International Master of Chess

Meet Valeriy Grinev, a player who earned the prestigious title of International Master from FIDE and who has been dazzling the chess community with a mix of tactical brilliance and fierce competitive spirit.

Valeriy’s chess journey is a rollercoaster of epic battles, strategic sacrifices, and almost supernatural comebacks. With a blitz peak rating soaring above 2700, Valeriy plays rapid-fire chess like it's a casual stroll in the park – if that park happened to be a labyrinth full of cunning traps and unexpected forks.

From humble beginnings in 2015, blitz chess quickly became Valeriy’s battlefield of choice. Starting at an almost zero-to-hero rating of 1382, the climb to 2681 in 2025 shows sheer persistence and probably a few coffee-fueled nights spent predicting opponents’ moves before they make them.

His bullet rating peaked beyond 2545, proving that speed doesn’t just thrill — it kills (or wins games, at least). His ruthless blitz and bullet win rates hover around a crushing 51% and 64% respectively, demonstrating that Valeriy doesn’t just play, but dominates with style.

When Valeriy isn’t setting the board on fire in blitz or bullet, he’s more than comfortable in daily and rapid formats, juggling games with over 1900 daily rating and peaking above 2350 in rapid. Even the slower paced games showcase his knack for precise calculation and patient, crushing endgames—evidenced by an eye-popping 83.93% frequency in endgames, where many mere mortals succumb.

Not one to shy from psychological warfare, Valeriy boasts an astonishing 89% comeback rate, meaning when his position looks grim, he is more likely to flip the script than surrender. His opponents have learned the hard way that once Valeriy loses a piece, their doom is practically sealed with an almost perfect win rate of 99.86% after such situations.

Valeriy’s game-playing hours and days? Oddly enough, he shines brightest when the world is asleep or taking a coffee break: 1 AM with over 77% win rate, 4 AM at a staggering 83%, and lunchtime (10 AM) where he hits a cool 62%. Clearly, the early and late hours are his prime time—a true night owl of the chess world.

His longest winning streak is a breathtaking 14 games, proving once he’s on fire, even the most seasoned opponents stand little chance.

Off the board, Valeriy is a master strategist in life too – winning games, one clever move at a time, and always keeping the chessboard as mysterious and "top secret" as his opening repertoire suggests. Who really knows what his next move will be? Certainly not his opponents!

If chess had a "cool under pressure" award, Valeriy Grinev would be a multiple-time champion, someone you’d want on your team when the clock is ticking down and the stakes are sky-high.

In summary:

• Title: International Master
• Peak Blitz Rating: 2701
• Peak Rapid Rating: 2352
• Peak Bullet Rating: 2570
• Endgame Expertise: Extremely high (83.93% frequency)
• Comeback King: 89.41% comeback rate
• Longest Win Streak: 14 games

Valeriy Grinev is proof that chess is not just a game, but a thrilling adventure filled with surprises, wit, and the relentless pursuit of checkmate. Keep an eye on this IM – the board is his playground, and the next brilliant move is just around the corner.