Vlad Chass (aka vladsmorodsky)
Vlad Chass is a spirited and resilient chess warrior, battling it out across the realms of blitz, rapid, bullet, and daily chess with a tactical style as unpredictable as a chessboard tornado. With a peak blitz rating of 1096 achieved in April 2023, a stunning rapid high of 1241 in June 2023, and a bullet peak soaring up to 900 in April 2025, Vlad's progress is a thrilling rollercoaster of ups, downs, and unexpected checkmates.
Known for an impressive comeback rate of 81.16%, Vlad often turns games around with daring tactics after losing pieces, proving that giving up is simply not in his vocabulary. With an average game length hovering around 54 moves for wins, Vlad enjoys squeezing every possible advantage out of the endgame, appearing to relish complex positions where strategy meets stamina.
Playing Style
- Early Resignation Rate: a humble 0.68%, because who quits when there's chess to be played?
- Endgame Frequency: 60.93%, Vlad loves those long duels where every pawn and knight counts.
- White Win Rate: 50.63% - not a bad start!
- Black Win Rate: 48.1% - holding the fort with the dark pieces.
Though his tilt factor stands at 11, showing the occasional frustration when things don't go his way, Vlad’s resilience shines through with a typical winning streak that once hit 12 games, a feat many can only dream of.
Chess Achievements & Stats
Vlad has played over 800 blitz games with an 50.85% win rate, and over 4500 bullet games holding a nearly even keel with a 48.69% win rate. His playbook includes favorites like the Scotch Game and the Four Knights Game, where his win rates flirt with 58%, making these openings his secret weapons in bullet battles.
His psychological advantage? Vlad’s best time to swing a game into his lap is around 8 AM, and no surprise, he crushes it most impressively between 8 and 11 in the morning with win rates soaring above 55% at those hours. Maybe Vlad’s coffee kicks in just right then!
Recent Highlights
The latest triumph came in a nail-biting Four Knights Scotch Game where Vlad, playing as Black, won on time in a blitz bout against Nanno7651. A time scrambler and psychological champion, Vlad shows his knack for pressure even when the clock ticks down.
However, even the mighty fall sometimes. Vlad's most recent loss in a tense Scandinavian Defense match reminds us all - in chess, every day can be a learning day.
Summary
Vlad Chass is the kind of player who brings heart, hustle, and a dash of unpredictability to the board. Whether he's burning seconds in bullet or pacing through the marathon of daily chess, Vlad's love for the game and fighting spirit make every match a captivating story. Expect fights, bluffs, and a few spectacular comebacks—with plenty of coffee on the side.
