Dmitry Kononenko GM

Dmitry Kononenko - The Grandmaster with Bullet Speed

Dmitry Kononenko, known online by the enigmatic handle valger, is no ordinary chess player; he is a Grandmaster who blends classical mastery with hypnotic bullet-speed tactics that leave opponents both awestruck and out of breath. Earning the prestigious Grandmaster title from FIDE, Dmitry has transformed chess into an art form — and sometimes a comedy show when his opponents blink too slowly.

Ratings and Achievements

With peak ratings of 2882 in Bullet and a staggering 2926 in Blitz, Dmitry has proven to be a whirlwind on the 64 squares. His bullet games often reach speeds that make watching paint dry seem fast in comparison — and with a documented longest winning streak of 37 games, it’s safe to say his opponents should keep their coffee close and their wits closer.

Playing Style

Dmitry’s style is a picturesque combination of aggressive endgames (the endgame appears in over 50% of his matches), tactical awareness, and a penchant for dramatic comebacks with a 50.63% comeback rate. He never surrenders easily, striking back with a near 60% win rate even after losing a piece. His average moves per win hover around 46, indicating that he likes to methodically dismantle his opponents, move by move — unless he’s blitzing through with lightning-fast resignations, which happen about 40% of the time, just to keep things spicy.

Online Dominance

With thousands of games logged online, Dmitry’s win rates tell a story of dominance: nearly 61% in Bullet and a crushing 65%+ in Blitz. His favorite openings remain top secret (he’s probably got a kryptonite cloak somewhere), but opponents know the name and dread crossing paths with valger. In fact, he has a terrifying record against many, boasting perfect or near-perfect win rates versus a vast array of adversaries — some fear him, others just pray for mercy.

Psychological Edge

Don’t let Dmitry’s calm demeanor fool you; he has a "Tilt Factor" of 18, suggesting he might mutter an expletive or two when the game slips away. But his best time to play? Right around noon — when the sun shines brightest, and so does his tactical brilliance. If you try to catch him before breakfast or past midnight, beware: his win rate dips, but you might still get smoked hard.

Memorable Games

One recent masterpiece saw Dmitry checkmating his opponent in just 16 moves, proving that bullet mastery can culminate in elegant victories. And when things don’t go his way, well, even the Grandmaster occasionally exchanges the throne for the teacher’s chair—an invaluable lesson in humility and resilience.

Final Move

Whether on the board or online, Dmitry Kononenko (valger) is a force of nature in chess — an unstoppable blend of speed, skill, and subtle humor reminding us all that chess is not just a game, but a thrilling adventure one blink away from brilliance.