Sergiy Zavgorodniy - International Master Extraordinaire
Sergiy Zavgorodniy, also known in chess circles as Zavgorodniy_Sergiy, is a formidable International Master recognized by FIDE. Known for his lightning-fast moves and uncanny tactical awareness, Sergiy's blitz rating peaked impressively at 2719 in 2023—making opponents sweat within seconds! His rise from a modest blitz rating of 592 in 2020 to a grandmaster-adjacent speed demon less than four years later is nothing short of legendary.
A true enthusiast of the rapid battlefield, Sergiy’s endgame frequency clocks in at over 82%, showing his love for fighting till the very last pawn. Don’t be fooled by his razor-sharp tactics; Sergiy has a comeback rate of 91.15% and a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece — because who doesn’t love a good comeback story?
While he occasionally tilts (tilt factor 10), Sergiy’s spirit is unbreakable. His longest winning streak? A jaw-dropping 48 games straight – enough to make even the toughest opponents take a hiatus. Sergiy fights equally well with white and black pieces, boasting a nearly 50% win rate as White.
Known affectionately for his “Top Secret” openings strategy (that he clearly refuses to share with us mere mortals), Sergiy holds an impressive win rate of over 47% in blitz games with this mysterious arsenal. Bullet games also find him heroic, with peaks reaching 2728 rating points.
Outside the board, Sergiy’s wit and tenacity make him not only a serious competitor but a chess warrior with a quirky streak, capable of turning seemingly lost games into thrilling victories. Whether facing favorite opponents or newcomers, Sergiy keeps the chess world on its toes — always ready for the next move.