Zahar Hilkevich: A Chess Maestro in the Making
Meet Zahar Hilkevich, a dynamic force on the chessboard whose strategic maneuvers and resilient mentality embody both the art and science of chess. Whether diving into the high-speed realm of blitz or the brisk frenzy of bullet, Zahar_Hilkevich has built an impressive profile that tells a story of continual growth and tactical brilliance.
Over the past few years, Zahar’s ratings have danced like a double helix—a genetic code of relentless improvement. In 2022, his blitz rating had already soared to a peak of 2549, and by 2023, that figure climbed to 2577, demonstrating an evolution as natural as the processes that drive life itself. In his bullet battles, the biological energy is even more pronounced: a striking 100% win rate in his favorite Englund Gambit in 2022 shows that when it comes time to strike, every move is as inevitable as a mutation destined for survival.
Zahar’s approach to chess is as methodical as the workings of nature. With an endgame frequency soaring at nearly 86%, he revels in the final moments, much like a biologist observing cell division—each piece, each move, perfectly synchronized towards a conclusive finale. His early resignation rate is kept to a modest 8%, a testament to his enduring fighting spirit, even when the balance of power seems tipped in the opponent’s favor.
Not just a tactician, Zahar_Hilkevich exhibits formidable psychological resilience on the board. His comeback rate of almost 90% and his ability to win after being down material underline a unique capacity to turn even the toughest positions into life-affirming victories. With a tilt factor kept low at 9, he remains as calm as a cell under a microscope, focusing on turning adversity into opportunity.
Whether experimenting with openings like the French Defense variations or exploring the intricacies of the Englund Gambit, Zahar’s repertoire is vast and versatile. His intense preparation and openness to innovation allow him to adapt and thrive. Just as every organism adapts to its environment, his game evolves with every encounter against fierce oppositions and familiar rivals, painting a portrait of a player who is equal parts scientist and artist.
In the vibrant ecosystem of online chess, Zahar Hilkevich continues to fuel his passion with every game. His growing legacy is written not only in the numbers of his ratings but in the clever, calculated exchanges and bold gambits that define his style—a true blend of biology and chess mastery.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Leeleiro | 20W / 23L / 1D | View Games |
| rodrigo21 | 11W / 12L / 2D | View Games |
| ludo_sta | 12W / 4L / 0D | View Games |
| Mark Kotliar | 5W / 9L / 2D | View Games |
| birdsong22 | 11W / 3L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2554 | |||
| 2023 | 2520 | 2577 | ||
| 2022 | 2343 | 2475 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26W / 31L / 1D | 23W / 29L / 6D | 85.8 |
| 2023 | 489W / 401L / 77D | 473W / 425L / 73D | 86.5 |
| 2022 | 273W / 185L / 31D | 234W / 218L / 41D | 86.6 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Englund Gambit | 85 | 49 | 33 | 3 | 57.6% |
| French Defense Winawer Advance Variation | 76 | 39 | 30 | 7 | 51.3% |
| French Defense Exchange Variation | 68 | 39 | 24 | 5 | 57.4% |
| French Defense Normal Variation | 64 | 36 | 26 | 2 | 56.2% |
| French Defense Tarrasch Variation | 56 | 29 | 18 | 9 | 51.8% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation | 50 | 27 | 23 | 0 | 54.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense | 48 | 25 | 20 | 3 | 52.1% |
| Slav Defense Exchange Variation | 48 | 25 | 19 | 4 | 52.1% |
| French Defense Kings Indian Attack | 47 | 24 | 18 | 5 | 51.1% |
| Slav Defense Modern Line | 43 | 20 | 22 | 1 | 46.5% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Englund Gambit | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Queens Gambit Declined Modern Variation | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Caro Kann Defense Panov Attack | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Bogo Indian Defense Exchange Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| English Opening Symmetrical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Slav Defense Modern Triangle System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Queens Gambit Declined Exchange Positional Line | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Old Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 19 | 2 |
| Losing | 9 | 0 |