Yevhen Odnorozhenko (aka Zheka1980)
International Master | Chess.com Prodigy
Meet Yevhen Odnorozhenko, known to most in the chess world as Zheka1980. An International Master officially stamped by FIDE, Yevhen is the kind of player who might just checkmate you before you finish your morning coffee. With a peak daily rating soaring above 2350 and a blitz rating nudging close to 2490, Yevhen’s chess prowess is no secret—except maybe to opponents who found themselves outmaneuvered before getting a chance to blink.
Yevhen’s playing style can best be described as beautifully precise with a dash of “I’m not letting you off easy.” A master of the Top Secret opening strategy (an ironic yet fitting moniker given his stellar 93% win rate in daily games), he dazzles with aggressive Sicilian defenses and charismatic Italian Game flourishes, proving true that the best moves are sometimes the unexpected ones.
His tactical awareness is impressive, boasting a nearly 74% comeback rate when behind and an 87% win rate after losing a piece. Let’s just say giving Yevhen an inch won't get you very far. Plus, with an early resignation rate of just 20%, he’s got the patience of a saint coupled with the killer instinct of a chess lion.
Off the board, Yevhen’s preferred hour to play might raise eyebrows—early morning at 4 AM is when his mind truly clicks. Maybe it’s a superpower, maybe it’s the allure of silence—either way, don’t try to disturb him during that prime window unless you want to be met with a swift, clean defeat.
His record speaks for itself: over 3600 wins in daily chess, with only slightly over a hundred losses. And if you are lucky enough to share the board with him in blitz, expect fireworks; Zheka1980 engages at blistering pace, maintaining winning streaks as long as 72 games at a time.
Yevhen’s most recent victories demonstrate his affinity for complex Sicilian lines, wrapping up games efficiently, and elegantly leaving opponents helpless—even those "themanthatwalkedoutoffire" types. Though losses happen to every master, Yevhen’s resilience ensures that each defeat is but a stepping stone to the next win, often with a flair of poetic revenge.
In summary, Yevhen Odnorozhenko is not just a player; he’s a chess experience—part strategist, part tactician, and all heart. Opponents beware: whether it’s bullet, blitz, or classical, encountering Zheka1980 is guaranteed to be an unforgettable battle on the 64 squares.