Grandmaster Gleb Dudin (aka WoodlandMagic)
Meet Gleb Dudin, a chess Grandmaster whose skills could make even the most confident pawns reconsider their life choices. Known online as WoodlandMagic, Gleb’s chess prowess shines most brightly in the blitz arena, where lightning-fast decisions and razor-sharp tactics are the keys to victory.
Rise to Stardom
Gleb started with humble beginnings, climbing from a blitz rating of 1597 in early 2019 to a staggering peak of 2964 in December 2024. Not just a master of speed chess, Gleb has demonstrated impressive consistency across multiple time controls, including bullet, rapid, and daily formats.
Playing Style & Strengths
Patience is not a virtue here—instead, Gleb wields an explosive tactical sense with a comeback rate of 86.31%. If a piece is lost, expect a fierce and clever fight back with a win rate after piece loss of over 46%. The endgame is Gleb’s playground, occurring in 85.09% of his games, where deep calculation and precision prevail.
Fun fact: Gleb’s average winning game extends over 80 moves, proving that when WoodlandMagic enters the arena, the battle is both epic and drawn-out. Early resignation is rare (less than 1%), so opponents better pack their mental stamina.
Favorite Openings & Career Highlights
In blitz games, Gleb’s secret weapon is aptly named “Top Secret” – featuring over 4300 games with a 47.7% win rate. They demonstrate mastery in various openings from the English Opening Agincourt Defense (66.67% win rate) to the Reti Opening Sicilian Invitation (a perfect 100% in limited games). He also rocks the King’s Indian Attack Double Fianchetto like no other.
His recent battles, played under the username WoodlandMagic, showcase a refined endgame understanding and a swagger for resignations – often forcing opponents to fold before the checkmate’s cold kiss.
Psychological Legend
Gleb’s tilt factor sits comfortably low at 11, meaning few blunders are made out of frustration (most pros wish for this in their camp!). Peak brain power strikes roughly at 2 AM —so if you want to avoid Gleb at his best, try challenging him just before bedtime.
Fun Stats & Trivia
- Longest winning streak: 16 games (take notes, opponents!)
- Current winning streak: A modest 1 game (always room to grow!)
- Win rate by day? Tuesdays and Mondays are almost unbeatable days with 50%+ win rate.
- High adrenaline hour? 3 AM boasts a stunning 57.35% win rate.
- Favorite termination method: resignation – proof that WoodlandMagic often leaves foes no choice but to quit!
Recent Highlights
In a recent dramatic blitz showdown on June 3, 2025, Gleb (WoodlandMagic) dazzled with the English Opening Neo-Catalan and secured a victorious resignation from a formidable opponent rated over 2700, showcasing his superb positional mastery and nerve under pressure.
Not all battles end in victory, but each game is a chapter in a Grandmaster’s journey. Even in losses, Gleb’s games illustrate deep strategy and resilience – chalking up valuable lessons along the way.
Summary
A fierce tactician, a cool endgame wizard, and a relentless blitz legend—Gleb Dudin blends magic and grit on the chessboard with style and humor. Whether it’s rapid fire or a marathon daily battle, WoodlandMagic proves time and again that in the game of kings and queens, he’s a player to watch, respect, and never underestimate.