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Zahar Hilkevich

Username: Zahar_Hilkevich

Location: New York

Playing Since: 2022-06-17 (Inactive)

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Blitz: 2554
1490W / 1283L / 229D
Bullet: 2520
28W / 6L / 0D

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
Rating by Year20222023202425772343YearRatingBulletBlitz

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%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 19 2
Losing 9 0
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