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Username: vladimirssvesnikovs

Location: Riga

Playing Since: 2016-03-14 (Active)

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Daily: 1088
2W / 0L / 0D
Rapid: 1423
2W / 8L / 3D
Blitz: 2440
61W / 38L / 13D
Bullet: 2512
304W / 195L / 25D

Vladimirs Svesnikovs: The International Master with a Bullet Train Mind

Meet Vladimirs Svesnikovs, a formidable International Master recognized by FIDE, whose chess prowess moves faster than a bullet—and often does, with a peak bullet rating soaring to 2431! With a career peppered by exciting ups and downs, Vladimirs has proven himself both a relentless competitor and a master tactician on the board.

Speed Demon of the Chessboard

Vladimirs is best known for his swingin’ bullet chess skills, boasting over 450 games played with a stunning 61% win rate using a "Top Secret" opening repertoire that opponents never quite crack. His blitz skills are nearly as electrifying, with a peak rating nudging 2440 and a win rate above 63% in hundreds of games. If chess were NASCAR, Vladimirs would be the driver leaving everyone else in the dust before the first lap!

Strategic and Psychological Warrior

An intriguing fact about Vladimirs is his impressive comeback rate of 70.4%—once he’s behind, don't count him out yet! His tactical awareness shines particularly bright with a 91% win rate even after losing a piece. That kind of grit makes him a nightmare for opponents who think they've gained an advantage.

However, with a tilt factor of 14, even Vladimirs occasionally feels the sting of frustration—not uncommon when you're fighting fires on a blazing-fast board. But don’t worry, his long winning streak of 21 games shows he bounces back stronger than ever.

The Daily Grind and Fun Stats

While primarily a speed specialist, Vladimirs occasionally dabbles in daily chess, where he sports a perfect 100% win rate in a handful of games. Talk about winning in your pajamas! He’s more comfortable with the clock ticking, though—his winning performances peak impressively late at night and early mornings, turning the "witching hour" into winning hour.

Style & Play

Known for preferring the dark pieces, Vladimirs ironically enjoys a higher winning percentage with Black (65.05%) compared to White (58.47%). He likes a good challenge, often engaging in lengthy battles lasting on average about 59 moves per win, showing patience and endurance as much as quickfire tactics.

But don’t expect him to hang around after a losing position—his early resignation rate is close to half, so if the going gets tough, Vladimirs isn’t afraid to tip his king and prepare his revenge!

Notable Rivalries

Vladimirs has tangled with a colorful cast of opponents, some of whom seem to crack under his relentless pressure, as evidenced by his perfect win rates against numerous players like gidel33, shakiro, and wani_wontlastlong. On the flip side, a few players have figured him out, but hey—every hero has their nemesis.

Summary

In short: Vladimirs Svesnikovs is a brilliant blend of speed, strategy, and resilience—a real whirlwind on the board who can turn a lost position into a dazzling comeback or end a game so quickly your mouse barely moves. Follow him for a masterclass in bullet brilliance or just to watch a grandmaster dominate with style, speed, and a hint of cheeky flair!


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What You're Doing Well

Vladimirs, your recent games show several strengths that you should continue to build upon:

  • Opening Knowledge: You have a solid grasp of a diverse range of openings with strong win rates, especially in the Colle System and Caro-Kann Defense. Your preparation here is paying off consistently.
  • Strong Endgame Technique: In your recent wins, you executed endgame plans efficiently, converting advantages into wins confidently.
  • Calculated Exchanges: You handle piece exchanges smartly to simplify into favorable positions, as seen in your games where you traded queens and rooks to enter winning endgames.
  • Time Management: Your speed in bullet games is impressive, and your ability to maintain focus and make logical decisions under time pressure is commendable.

Areas for Improvement

To continue advancing your bullet play and increment your rating, consider focusing on the following:

  • Defending Against Aggressive Attacks: Some recent losses were due to vulnerabilities in your kingside safety and tactical oversights. Work on quick defense patterns and identifying opponent threats early.
  • Handling Complex Middlegames: There were moments where more precise calculation could have avoided material loss or risky positions. Practicing tactics regularly and pausing briefly in unclear situations may help.
  • Endgame Consistency: While your endgames are generally strong, some slips led to lost or drawn positions. Reviewing key endgame motifs and practical scenarios will benefit your confidence.
  • Opening Adaptability: Although your opening repertoire is strong, some losses show difficulty against less common or unexpected variations. Expanding your knowledge of sidelines can reduce surprises.

Strategic Suggestions

Given your recent performance and rating trends, here are some strategic tips:

  • Focus training sessions on tactical speed and accuracy to solidify your bullet game strengths.
  • Analyze losses in detail to identify recurring patterns of mistakes or strategic gaps.
  • Consider adding drills on defense and counterattack to improve resilience against aggressive opponents.
  • Continue reviewing your favored openings, especially in the areas where your win rate dips below 50%, like the Scandinavian Defense and Sicilian Alapin.

Next Steps

To take your game to the next level, try implementing the following in your study routine:

  • Use short post-game reviews with a tactical trainer to sharpen calculation.
  • Drill key endgame types and practice converting small advantages under time pressure.
  • Mix in some variant openings to surprise your opponents and diversify experience.
  • Keep tracking your rating trends and adjust training focus based on areas where your performance fluctuates most.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
ethereal963 1W / 0L / 0D View
nxrby 0W / 1L / 0D View
wiskey2 0W / 1L / 0D View
seifou 1W / 0L / 0D View
colonelelectric 0W / 1L / 1D View
gotarrago 1W / 0L / 0D View
bobancio 0W / 1L / 0D View
nickkr 0W / 1L / 0D View
rysanek 0W / 1L / 0D View
Nicholasbenedict2007 8W / 4L / 0D View
Most Played Opponents
crashatiya 37W / 5L / 1D View Games
andrej85 6W / 5L / 3D View Games
cdgrzes 10W / 1L / 3D View Games
x-5074370792 12W / 1L / 0D View Games
krakrakra97 0W / 11L / 1D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2455 1882
2024 2329 2234
2023 1908 1423
2022 1826 1835 1488 1088
2021 1658 2035 1838 961
2020 2214 2145 2016
2019 2164 1977 2184
2018 2176 2000
2016 1861
Rating by Year2016201820192020202120222023202420252455961YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 56W / 33L / 3D 49W / 36L / 6D 62.7
2024 32W / 10L / 4D 34W / 9L / 3D 76.6
2023 4W / 5L / 0D 5W / 3L / 0D 59.1
2022 20W / 20L / 1D 19W / 15L / 4D 28.3
2021 12W / 40L / 7D 17W / 32L / 7D 25.0
2020 67W / 22L / 4D 72W / 17L / 5D 54.1
2019 26W / 6L / 4D 31W / 6L / 2D 68.2
2018 16W / 10L / 2D 21W / 4L / 1D 78.7
2016 13W / 0L / 0D 10W / 3L / 0D 69.0

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown 62 42 17 3 67.7%
Alekhine Defense 25 14 7 4 56.0%
Barnes Defense 16 11 2 3 68.8%
Amar Gambit 12 7 4 1 58.3%
Scandinavian Defense 11 5 5 1 45.5%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 9 2 3 4 22.2%
Australian Defense 7 5 2 0 71.4%
Modern 6 5 1 0 83.3%
Caro-Kann Defense 6 4 2 0 66.7%
Amazon Attack 5 3 2 0 60.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amar Gambit 67 51 13 3 76.1%
Alekhine Defense 41 27 13 1 65.8%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 27 13 12 2 48.1%
Barnes Defense 26 19 7 0 73.1%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 24 22 2 0 91.7%
Scandinavian Defense 23 10 12 1 43.5%
Caro-Kann Defense 21 17 4 0 81.0%
French Defense 20 12 7 1 60.0%
Modern 16 10 6 0 62.5%
Australian Defense 15 10 5 0 66.7%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 4 2 2 0 50.0%
Alekhine Defense 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Scotch Game 3 3 0 0 100.0%
Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Caro-Kann Defense: Classical Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Barnes Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Catalan Opening: Open Defense 1 0 0 1 0.0%
Slav Defense 1 0 0 1 0.0%
Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Alekhine Defense 4 4 0 0 100.0%
Bishop's Opening: Urusov Gambit 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Philidor Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 1 1 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 21 1
Losing 14 0
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