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vgramagin

Since 2014 (Active) Chess.com ♟♟♟
50.2%- 45.7%- 4.1%
Bullet 1713
9W 9L 0D
Blitz 1915
17020W 15562L 1375D
Rapid 2160
958W 809L 109D
Daily 1541
10W 1L 0D

Overview

vgramagin is a seasoned online chess competitor known for fast, fierce play in Blitz games. With years of steady activity from 2014 through 2026, this player built a reputation for long, decisive encounters and a knack for dramatic comebacks. Keywords: vgramagin, chess, blitz, openings, tactics, online chess profile.

  • Preferred time control - Blitz. Blitz
  • Play style - tactical, endurance-friendly, and often eager to press a small advantage into a long win.
  • High endgame frequency and unusually long average decisive games compared with many blitz players.

Playing Style

vgramagin blends tactical alertness with marathon-like endurance. This player wins many games by squeezing opponents in lengthy endgames rather than relying only on early tactics. When things go wrong, a strong comeback rate often keeps matches interesting.

  • Endgame frequency - plays deep into endgames more than typical blitz players.
  • Comeback rate - often recovers from material setbacks to secure wins.
  • Average moves - decisive games tend to be long for blitz, showing persistence and practical technique.

Openings and Repertoire

vgramagin prefers a mix of offbeat and solid choices. The Bird Opening - Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit shows up a lot for White, while the French Defense and Caro-Kann are recurring choices when playing Black. That variety makes vgramagin unpredictable and fun to face.

  • Frequent White choices - Center Game and the Bird Opening - strong win rates in those lines.
  • Frequent Black choices - French Defense (including Advance and Exchange lines) and Caro-Kann.
  • Notable blitz opening success - strong results with the Berger variation of the Center Game.

Career Highlights

Highlights and milestones are best summarized by steady performance in blitz and big runs in rapid events. For a snapshot of peak recognition, see the quick stat below.

  • Peak blitz recognition - 2162 (2021-07-21)
  • Longest winning streak - 15 games
  • Longest losing streak - 24 games, followed by notable recoveries

For a visual of the blitz rating trend across seasons, here is a compact chart placeholder:

Blitz Rating206820131957190218462014: 18642015: 19032016: 19122017: 19562018: 20502019: 20072020: 20002021: 20012022: 20412023: 20432024: 19392025: 19402026: 19402014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Head-to-Head and Opponents

vgramagin has faced many repeat rivals online. A handful of opponents stand out as the most-played. If you want to peek at one of the common opponents' profiles, use the profile link below.

  • Most-played opponents - magicianul666, smis71, ibogus, fito-ul, cojle
  • Best head-to-head - notable positive record versus poorboynj
  • Example opponent profile - poorboynj

Stats Snapshot

vgramagin has thousands of blitz games recorded, with a roughly balanced win-loss record and many decisive results. The player performs consistently by day of week and shows a slight edge in early morning hours.

  • Overall blitz activity - very high game volume across many years
  • Winstyle vs rating - tends to score better against lower-rated opponents and holds respectably even versus equals
  • Psychology - tilt factor and best time of day are tracked in-game; best time appears early morning

Sample Game

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Fun Facts

  • vgramagin loves unusual sidelines - the Batavo Gambit and certain French lines are used to keep opponents guessing.
  • Many blitz games end after long endgames, so matches with vgramagin are rarely short and boring.
  • Despite the serious stats, the persona is often playful online and enjoys a good bluff sacrifice now and then.

Want to Explore More

Check the rating chart and peak stat above. For deep dives into opening breakdowns or head-to-heads, search within the site for vgramagin's games and filters for Blitz or Rapid.

  • Explore top openings - search terms like Bird Opening or French Defense
  • Interactive chart -
    Blitz Rating206820131957190218462014: 18642015: 19032016: 19122017: 19562018: 20502019: 20072020: 20002021: 20012022: 20412023: 20432024: 19392025: 19402026: 19402014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
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