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Boris Abrashkin (aka zmeeed67)

International Master - A Chess Biography with a Twist

Boris Abrashkin, known online as zmeeed67, is not your everyday chess player. Holding the prestigious title of International Master from FIDE, Boris dances on the 64 squares with a blend of experience, tactical sharpness, and a splash of unpredictability. A rapid, blitz, and bullet enthusiast, Boris’s journey through the chess ranks reads like a thrilling novel — full of dramatic ups, suspenseful comebacks, and the occasional “Wait, what just happened?!” moment.

Rating Rollercoaster & Playing Style

With a peak blitz rating soaring to an impressive 2768 in March 2025, Boris has shown a formidable knack for fast-paced chess battles. His bullet games rival that intensity, boasting a highest rating of 2744 in late 2024 — almost like he’s playing 100 mph chess! While his rapid rating peaks at 2375, this grandmaster-in-the-making also appreciates the beauty of longer battles.

Boris is known for a tactical comeback rate of over 60% and never backs down even after losing material, maintaining a respectable 44% win rate post-piece loss. His games tend to stretch, averaging around 53 moves to victory — that’s enough grandmaster drama to binge-watch. Just don’t ask him why he resigns early nearly 20% of the time; it’s either strategy or a cheeky chess version of “I’m outta here.”

Favorite Openings: The Top Secret Weapon

Boris’s go-to in blitz? The mysterious Top Secret opening, with over 10,800 games played — no spoilers, apparently! He also has a soft spot for the French Defense Advance Paulsen Attack and delights in catching opponents off-guard in the Slav Defense Modern Breyer Variation. If you challenge Boris, prepare for surprises lurking in the shadows of these well-worn lines.

Winning Moments & Memorable Battles

His most recent brilliant victories include a masterful win by resignation in a tense French Defense Advance Paulsen Attack and a checkmate achieved in the English Opening Caro-Kann Defensive System. Boris combines solid preparation with a flair for the dramatic, ensuring every game tells a story.

Stats That Tell a Tale

• Total games played span tens of thousands of blitz games, leaning heavily on experience.
• Overall blitz win rate hovers close to a respectable 49%, with bullet and rapid games adding flavor.
• Longest winning streak: an eye-popping 31 games.
• Plays best around 2 PM, so don’t try to catch him before his morning coffee.

Psychological Snapshot & Playing Humor

If Boris ever gets tilted, it’s modest, with just a 15% tilt factor, despite losing streaks that can reach 15 games long. He knows how to dust himself off and come back swinging faster than you can say "checkmate." He’s the kind of player who might resign early, then come back next game to deliver a flawless blitz victory — like a chess ninja who disappears and reappears unpredictably.

In the world of online chess, where usernames are many and anonymity is common, Boris Abrashkin (zmeeed67) stands out not only for his skill but for the unique personality he brings to the board — a mixture of iron-willed focus, playful strategy, and a hint of mystery. So next time you see zmeeed67 challenging you online, beware: a deep battle (and probably some laughs) await!