Vasyl Ivanchuk GM

Vasyl Ivanchuk - The Enigmatic Grandmaster

Meet Vasyl Ivanchuk, also known as viviania in the digital chess arena — a chess Grandmaster whose brilliance on the board often dances on the edge of chaos and genius. Awarded the prestigious Grandmaster title by FIDE, Ivanchuk is a legend not just for his skills, but for his unpredictable playing style and mind-boggling prowess.

A Blitz Virtuoso

Vasyl’s blitz performances are the stuff of folklore among chess enthusiasts. With a peak blitz rating soaring to an astounding 3015 in April 2023, he’s proven time and time again that speed and accuracy can coexist in dazzling harmony. Over hundreds of blitz games, he boasts a win rate of nearly 70% and has even mastered a secret weapon opening that remains classified (we suspect aliens might be involved).

Rapid and Bullet: Lightning Strikes

Not limited to blitz, Ivanchuk also flashes brilliance in rapid and bullet formats. At his rapid peak of 2704, he showcases solid technique despite the quick pace, while his bullet peak rating of 2623 confirms he’s no stranger to winning on the fly. Interestingly, he holds a perfect win record using his "Top Secret" opening in bullet games — you have to admire that confidence!

Chess Style: The Tactical Magician

Prepare to be amazed: Vasyl has an incredible 84.7% comeback rate after setbacks and wins nearly two thirds of the games when losing a piece early. His average games have nearly 72 moves per win, showcasing his love for endgames, which he reaches in almost 81% of his games. Plus, if you try to tilt him, good luck — his tilt factor is a mere 5, so he’s pretty much the Zen master of chess resilience.

Psychological Warfare & Timing

Fascinatingly, his prime hours are anything from dusk till midnight, with a perfect 100% win rate at 10 AM and midnight — maybe the universe aligns those hours for his genius? Mondays and Wednesdays are his lucky days with win rates hovering around 70-80%. Just saying, avoid challenging him then lest you want your bishop roasted.

A Mixed Bag of Opponents

Vasyl’s opponent records read like a rollercoaster: absolute annihilation of some (with 100% win rates against many challengers) but also some pesky rivals like Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru who have caught him off guard. But hey, even Grandmasters have their off days — what’s a legend without a few tales of epic battles lost and won?

Recent Highlights

In a recent live blitz game from February 2025, viviania showcased tactical brilliance by winning with a resignation victory after a grueling 51-move battle against Franmu14. Not one to shy from a challenge, he has demonstrated resilience and tenacity even in loss, always bouncing back with clever strategy and firm resolve.

In Conclusion

Whether you’re a casual chess fan or a seasoned player, Vasyl Ivanchuk’s games are a masterclass in unpredictability, endurance, and genius packed with humor and surprise twists. His nickname in the chess community might as well be "The Chess Wizard" — or "The Grandmaster of Top Secret Openings." Watch his games, learn the tricks (if you can), and enjoy the rollercoaster ride that is Ivanchuk chess.