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Volodymyr Molyboha NM

Username: VolodymyrMolyboha

Location: Lviv

Playing Since: 2018-03-14 (Active)

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Daily: 2191
63W / 2L / 5D
Rapid: 2189
18W / 10L / 7D
Blitz: 2578
15991W / 12586L / 2501D
Bullet: 2431
199W / 108L / 18D

Volodymyr Molyboha: The National Master with a Thunderous Blitz

Meet Volodymyr Molyboha, a chess player who doesn't just play the game — they live it, breathe it, and drop jaws every time they storm the board. Earning the prestigious title of National Master, Volodymyr’s journey from an aspiring enthusiast rated 1356 in blitz (back in 2018) to a fearsome blitz warrior peaking at an astonishing 2689 rating in 2025 is nothing short of legendary.

Over the years, Volodymyr’s battlefield has predominantly been blitz chess, where lightning-fast moves and razor-sharp tactics define victory. Accumulating over 14,000 wins against equally hungry opponents, this National Master boasts a resilient spirit and near-mythical comeback rate of almost 86% after losing a piece – proving they never go down without a fight.

His playing style? Well, it's a blend of cunning patience and explosive tactics. Endgames are Volodymyr’s arena—he engages them 83.5% of the time, turning even the smallest advantages into crushing victories with an average win stretching over 79 moves. But don't assume it’s all slow and steady; some checkmates have been delivered faster than you can blink. His latest games showcase dazzling victories, including a recent checkmate on June 2nd, 2025, demonstrating his mastery in the Scotch Game and Modern Defense variations.

Off the board, Volodymyr is known for a slight tilt factor of 16—yes, even masters get emotional over a blunder or two! But don't worry: their best time of day to play is at 4:00 AM, when the magic truly happens, as evidenced by their win rate spikes in early morning hours. If you thought 4 AM was only for insomniacs and late-night snacks, think again—it's prime time for a brilliant game from this blitz wizard.

Among openings, Volodymyr has a secret weapon in the "Top Secret" repertoire, with over 26,000 blitz games tucked under this mysterious arsenal, boasting a win rate above 51%. Other favorite tactical playgrounds include variations of the Sicilian and French Defenses, where Volodymyr’s sharp instincts shine.

When it comes to opponents, some tremble in the presence of VolodymyrMolyboha – especially given strong win rates against tough adversaries like zionpureinheart (83%) and a confident edge against many others. But as fate would have it, there are always a few challengers who test even a master’s resolve.

To top it all off, Volodymyr’s daily chess rating peaks at over 2100 and their bullet rating has soared above 2300, reinforcing their versatility across formats and tempos.

So whether you’re a casual player dreaming of grandmaster glory or a seasoned competitor seeking a new nemesis, VolodymyrMolyboha’s name stands as a beacon of dedication, tactical genius, and a dash of that charming chess eccentricity. Watch your pawns – this National Master strikes fast and leaves no queen unprotected!

“Chess is not just a game; it’s an art. And Volodymyr? One heck of an artist.”


Coach's Avatar

Congratulations on Your Recent Successes

You are doing extremely well, maintaining a very high win rate of 86 wins out of 91 games. Your rating progress over the past 6 months has been remarkable with an increase of nearly 400 points, and your recent monthly progress demonstrates consistent improvement.

  • Your strategic use of openings like the Czech Defense, Barnes Defense, and Amar Gambit shows strong preparation — winning nearly all games where you apply these systems.
  • You have a solid command of complex variations and transitions as seen from your successful application of the Modern and French defenses with good winning percentages.
  • Strong endgame technique and maintaining composure under long time controls have contributed to your winning results.

Areas for Improvement

Despite your impressive record, a closer look at some lost games and your opening choices reveals areas you can focus on to become an even stronger player:

  • Handling Modern Defense Variations: You have a slightly lower win rate (around 75%) with Modern Defense games and one recent loss where the opponent capitalized on some inaccuracies. Consider reviewing key tactical themes and typical plans in this opening to shore up defenses and counterplay.
  • Middle Game Tactical Awareness: In some games, resignations followed complex middle-game positions where an unfavorable exchange or overlooked tactical shot turned the tide. Train specific tactics such as pins, forks, and discovered attacks to better evaluate risks in dynamic situations.
  • Expanding Opening Repertoire: Your current favorites are working well, but experimenting with less familiar openings occasionally might improve adaptability against diverse opponents. This could help reduce predictability and deepen your chess understanding.

Training Recommendations

To further elevate your performance, try focusing on the following study activities:

  • Analyze your recently lost games, specifically the last positions before turning points, to identify decision-making patterns.
  • Practice solving tactical puzzles daily aimed at your middle game battle scenarios.
  • Watch or review master games in your preferred openings, especially deeper strategies in the Modern Defense and similar structures.
  • Regularly play practice games applying new ideas from your studies for immediate practical feedback.

Overall Outlook

Your strength adjusted win rate of over 62% against varied competition is an excellent baseline. Your rating growth trends are very promising, reflecting steady skill improvement. Keep leveraging your deep opening preparation and combining it with sharpening your tactical and strategic play. With continued consistent practice and study in your highlighted improvement areas, you can expect to see your chess rating climb even higher in the coming months.



🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
abdulbaghiyev_03 1W / 1L / 0D
Blitzmind1 0W / 2L / 2D
chesslord1989 6W / 3L / 0D
Frank van Tellingen 1W / 0L / 0D
gachatur09 0W / 1L / 0D
Daniel Madson de Medeiros Amorim 16W / 12L / 2D
QuesoDeJalisco 10W / 5L / 0D
prometej97 3W / 3L / 1D
nicckui 6W / 1L / 0D
jovan_mmm 5W / 4L / 2D
Most Played Opponents
Sandi Stojanovski 52W / 30L / 4D
risperdal_for_kramnik 45W / 29L / 5D
ErnestoGuevaraLynch 42W / 28L / 3D
idiot-in-disguise 43W / 28L / 2D
Mihael Ankerst 35W / 30L / 4D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2555 2191
2024 2476 1812
2023 2523 2096
2022 2512 1643
2021 2442 2189 1908
2020 2281 2502 2188 1766
2018 1356
Rating by Year201820202021202220232024202525551356YearRatingBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 1377W / 1039L / 221D 1293W / 1118L / 216D 83.1
2024 1887W / 1437L / 297D 1814W / 1524L / 297D 82.8
2023 1770W / 1245L / 271D 1644W / 1408L / 243D 82.4
2022 873W / 625L / 135D 832W / 682L / 95D 82.3
2021 1825W / 1294L / 263D 1694W / 1410L / 272D 84.9
2020 413W / 258L / 69D 389W / 279L / 68D 81.7
2018 1W / 0L / 0D 0W / 0L / 0D 49.0

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Modern 7292 3608 3132 552 49.5%
Sicilian Defense 1920 1043 734 143 54.3%
Modern Defense 1681 886 661 134 52.7%
French Defense: Advance Variation 1639 938 583 118 57.2%
Australian Defense 1226 622 511 93 50.7%
Czech Defense 1198 653 462 83 54.5%
Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Anderssen Variation 1046 584 380 82 55.8%
Pirc Defense: Classical Variation 881 456 369 56 51.8%
Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation 838 455 300 83 54.3%
Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation 742 408 268 66 55.0%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Czech Defense 18 17 1 0 94.4%
Barnes Defense 9 8 1 0 88.9%
Amazon Attack 7 5 0 2 71.4%
Amar Gambit 6 6 0 0 100.0%
Modern 5 3 1 1 60.0%
Unknown 5 5 0 0 100.0%
French Defense: Advance Variation 4 3 0 1 75.0%
French Defense 4 3 0 1 75.0%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 4 4 0 0 100.0%
Elephant Gambit 3 3 0 0 100.0%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Modern 6 5 0 1 83.3%
Sicilian Defense 4 1 2 1 25.0%
Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation 3 2 0 1 66.7%
French Defense: Advance Variation 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Modern Defense 3 1 1 1 33.3%
Australian Defense 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Italian Game: Two Knights Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Amazon Attack 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Ruy Lopez 1 0 0 1 0.0%
Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Modern 80 50 25 5 62.5%
Caro-Kann Defense 26 17 8 1 65.4%
Amar Gambit 24 11 9 4 45.8%
Australian Defense 23 19 4 0 82.6%
Barnes Defense 17 8 8 1 47.1%
French Defense: Advance Variation 16 12 4 0 75.0%
French Defense 14 8 6 0 57.1%
Sicilian Defense 13 11 2 0 84.6%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 12 5 7 0 41.7%
Modern Defense 7 2 4 1 28.6%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 14 0
Losing 16 1