ViktorSalkov - The Chess Conqueror with a Tactical Twist
Meet ViktorSalkov, a formidable chess enthusiast whose passion for the royal game is rivaled only by his resilience and tactical prowess. With a peak Blitz rating soaring up to 2367 and an impressive Bullet peak of 2128, Viktor knows how to keep the pressure on in both rapid-fire and blitz battles.
Chess Career Highlights
- Over 9,000 Bullet wins prove Viktor's lightning-fast reflexes and sharp instincts.
- More than 9,500 wins in Blitz showcase his ability to think on his feet and outmaneuver opponents.
- Even his Rapid play isn’t left out, scoring a peak rating of 1251.
Playing Style & Strategy
Viktor’s style is a delicate balance of patience and aggression:
- Average moves per win hover around a marathon-like 70 moves, demonstrating a love for deep, strategic battles.
- Endgame frequency at an impressive 84%, suggesting Viktor is not just about flashy openings but thrives in complex endgames.
- Despite a modest early resignation rate of just over 1%, Viktor rarely surrenders without a fight.
His favorite Bullet opening? The Modern Defense with a winning rate slightly above 50%, proving he likes his defenses sturdy but flexible. He also enjoys mixing it up with the Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack and the Mieses Opening, showing versatility in his repertoire.
Psychological Factors & Peak Performance
Viktor has a Tilt Factor of 20 — which means sometimes he might grit his teeth when things go south but bounces right back thanks to an 84% comeback rate. His best gaming hour is 3 PM, where his win rate peaks brilliantly at over 51% — prime time for fans to catch him.
Recent Games
Last Win Highlights
Recently, Viktor clinched a nice victory against dokthree using a bold exchange in the Old Benoni Defense. A swift 16-move finish, with a final flourish of rook and bishop dominance — classic Viktor!
Other notable wins include checkmating the youngster IndianWonderKID with a cunning trap in the French Defense Kings Indian Attack.
Last Losses
Even the best have their off days. Viktor's recent loss to ming2412 in the Mieses Opening was a nerve-wracking battle that ended on time pressure, reminding us that chess is as much about endurance as brilliance.
But hey, every loss just fuels the fire — Viktor’s already plotting his next comeback!
Fun Fact
With nearly as many wins by timeout as by checkmate, Viktor is a master of exhausting his opponents’ clocks — a true psychological warrior on the battlefield! So if your clock runs out first, don’t be surprised if the next move is called.
In the end, ViktorSalkov is more than just a player — he’s a chess tactician, strategist, and occasional time-wizard who knows how to keep every game exciting.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| talaicito | 23W / 36L / 3D | View Games |
| Goudeav | 20W / 29L / 1D | View Games |
| Indra Polak | 22W / 23L / 3D | View Games |
| dlevine32180 | 23W / 21L / 2D | View Games |
| Nils-Gustaf Renman | 19W / 25L / 2D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1847 | 2222 | 1251 | |
| 2020 | 1857 | 2172 | ||
| 2019 | 2192 | |||
| 2018 | 2246 | |||
| 2017 | 2101 | |||
| 2016 | 2098 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1897W / 1834L / 62D | 1924W / 1835L / 86D | 68.7 |
| 2020 | 2919W / 2823L / 128D | 2870W / 2896L / 123D | 68.5 |
| 2019 | 796W / 769L / 90D | 690W / 876L / 84D | 80.1 |
| 2018 | 1358W / 1388L / 163D | 1136W / 1560L / 167D | 78.8 |
| 2017 | 2255W / 2349L / 243D | 2032W / 2569L / 231D | 81.2 |
| 2016 | 598W / 513L / 55D | 519W / 603L / 44D | 81.8 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Indian Defense Orthodox Variation | 665 | 312 | 313 | 40 | 46.9% |
| Indian Game Knights Variation | 572 | 250 | 294 | 28 | 43.7% |
| Catalan Opening Closed | 406 | 216 | 167 | 23 | 53.2% |
| Kings Indian Defense Normal Variation | 339 | 142 | 181 | 16 | 41.9% |
| Undefined | 331 | 143 | 174 | 14 | 43.2% |
| French Defense Exchange Variation | 313 | 138 | 157 | 18 | 44.1% |
| Slav Defense Modern Line | 236 | 120 | 106 | 10 | 50.9% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Hippopotamus Defense | 233 | 85 | 136 | 12 | 36.5% |
| Modern Defense with | 233 | 104 | 124 | 5 | 44.6% |
| Indian Game | 227 | 85 | 126 | 16 | 37.4% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modern Defense with | 3018 | 1518 | 1436 | 64 | 50.3% |
| Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Classical Variation | 883 | 419 | 450 | 14 | 47.5% |
| Mieses Opening | 750 | 373 | 356 | 21 | 49.7% |
| Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack | 718 | 337 | 370 | 11 | 46.9% |
| Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Modern Variation | 697 | 363 | 318 | 16 | 52.1% |
| Saragossa Opening | 689 | 337 | 342 | 10 | 48.9% |
| Kings Fianchetto Opening | 587 | 288 | 285 | 14 | 49.1% |
| Modern Defense Standard Two Knights Variation | 505 | 231 | 262 | 12 | 45.7% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 489 | 257 | 226 | 6 | 52.6% |
| Reti Opening Kingside Fianchetto Variation | 418 | 219 | 192 | 7 | 52.4% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Modern Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Modern Defense with | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 16 | 0 |
| Losing | 20 | 1 |