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Viktor Skliarov IM

viktorskliarov Kyiv Since 2015 (Active) Chess.com ♟♟♟♟♟♟
58.3% W 28.5% L 13.2% D
Bullet
2780
553W 263L 73D
Blitz
2812
3557W 1794L 804D
Rapid
2382
277W 122L 103D
Daily
2395
99W 13L 32D

Viktor Skliarov

Viktor Skliarov, known online as viktorskliarov, is a FIDE International Master, accomplished streamer, and formidable online chess competitor. His specialty is fast chess, where sharp instincts and quick calculation matter almost as much as remembering where the clock button is.

Blitz Specialist and International Master

Blitz is Viktor's clear home territory. His record includes thousands of blitz games, with a peak blitz performance rating of 2877 in 2026. He has also built impressive results in bullet, rapid, and daily chess, but the shorter the clock, the more dangerous he becomes.

Across his recorded blitz games, Viktor has scored 4,743 wins, 1,837 losses, and 832 draws. His longest winning streak reached 50 games, a run long enough to make opponents wonder whether the clock was secretly working for him.

Blitz Rating287427402606247223382015: 23822016: 24742017: 24272018: 24762019: 25912020: 25552021: 26542022: 26062023: 26672024: 27182025: 27372026: 2830201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Opening Repertoire

Viktor's opening choices reveal a player who enjoys dynamic positions and practical pressure. The Sicilian Defense appears frequently in his games, alongside the Caro-Kann Defense and the French Defense. He has also produced strong blitz results with the Chekhover Variation and the Vienna Hybrid of Bishop's Opening.

  • Sicilian Defense, Chekhover Variation: 63.98% win rate in blitz.
  • Caro-Kann Defense: 64.26% win rate in blitz.
  • Bishop's Opening, Vienna Hybrid: 68.31% win rate in blitz.
  • French Defense, Advance Variation: 61.61% win rate in blitz.
Win Rate by Opening0%25%75%100%50%Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line: 56.0% over 680 gamesSicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation: 64.5% over 603 gamesCaro-Kann Defense: 62.4% over 567 gamesSicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation: 55.1% over 554 gamesFrench Defense: Advance Variation: 62.5% over 531 gamesBishop's Opening: Vienna Hybrid, Hromádka Variation: 67.8% over 410 gamesSicilian Defense: Close…56%Sicilian Defense: Chekh…64%Caro-Kann Defense62%Sicilian Defense: Four …55%French Defense: Advance…62%Bishop's Opening: Vienn…68%

Playing Style

Viktor is especially effective in tactical, energetic games. He wins more often with White than Black, frequently reaches endgames, and has demonstrated a remarkable ability to recover after losing material. His data also shows that delivering the first check is a particularly good omen, which is chess's elegant way of saying that Viktor prefers to ask the questions first.

Streamer and Chess Personality

As a streamer, Viktor combines high-level practical chess with the entertainment value of watching an International Master navigate positions at alarmingly fast speeds. Whether he is testing an opening, grinding a blitz session, or turning a quiet position into a tactical problem, his games offer plenty for both serious students and fans of controlled chess chaos.

Bio last updated 2026-09-13
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