Meet Vladimir Mikhailovsky
Vladimir Mikhailovsky, known online as vovachesss, is a FIDE Candidate Master with a deep passion for fast online chess. Since his first recorded games in late 2014, he has built a remarkable career in Blitz, his preferred time control. From a modest 1388 Blitz rating, he climbed through the ranks, eventually reaching a peak of 3030 (2025-09-01) in Blitz and 3084 (2026-04-06) in Bullet. Even his Rapid play has flourished, climbing to 2443 (2026-03-22).
Vladimir's Blitz journey tells a story of constant improvement, relentless volume, and a willingness to battle anyone.
An Adventurous Repertoire
Vladimir does not shy away from unusual or sharp lines. As White, he is especially dangerous in the Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, where he has scored heavily in Blitz with thousands of games. As Black, he frequently chooses the Elephant Gambit and the Alekhine Defense, two openings that reflect his appetite for unbalanced positions. He is also a confident player of the Caro-Kann Defense across time controls.
His style is practical and resilient. He plays deep into the endgame, fights back after losses, and rarely gives up early. His opening statistics show that complicated positions often end in his favor.
Rivalries and Familiar Faces
With tens of thousands of games played, Vladimir has developed genuine rivalries with regular opponents. His most frequent Blitz opponent has been schmackeboom, who has faced Vladimir 66 times in a tight series. Another notable rival is Oleksandr Bortnyk, who has held the edge in their battles. Vladimir has also traded many victories with grnic10, Khatanbaatar Bazar, and Zdenko Kozul.
Tenacity and Milestones
Vladimir's record is full of impressive numbers. He has won more than 8,200 Blitz games, put together a 23-game winning streak, and posted a comeback rate above 90%. His ability to keep fighting after losing a piece is one of his defining traits. As a Candidate Master, he has shown that online Blitz can be a serious proving ground, and his career continues to be one of the most active and determined in the community.