Grandmaster Nikita Petrov (aka zvonokchess1996)
Nikita Petrov is a force to be reckoned with in the chess world—a Grandmaster recognized by FIDE, and a player who has danced through thousands of games with a keen mind and unexpected flair. Known online as zvonokchess1996, Nikita's gameplay is a fascinating mix of brilliant strategy and a dash of humor, proving that chess is not only a battle of wits but also a game to be enjoyed.
Career Highlights & Style
With a peak bullet rating soaring to an astounding 3035 in March 2024 and a blitz rating cresting at an electrifying 3007 in February 2024, Nikita stands among the elite in speed chess. Rapid games also showcase their prowess, peaking near 2850, demonstrating versatility across chess formats.
Nikita's endgame mastery (occurring in nearly 80% of games) and an impressive comeback rate of nearly 85% make them a formidable opponent who never gives up—even if they've just lost a piece, there's still more magic to come. The average moves per win hover around 73, indicating carefully crafted, long battles on the board.
Record & Statistics
- Total Blitz Wins: 1297
- Bullet Wins: 2262
- Rapid Wins: 76
- Current Winning Streak: 1 game
- Longest Winning Streak: 31 games (talk about momentum!)
Nikita prefers playing with the secret weapon opening repertoire, boasting a win rate of ~59% in blitz and almost 80% in rapid when wielding their Top Secret openings. Fun fact: their daily chess win rate is a perfect 100%, but hey, they're only 3 games in. Starting strong!
Psychological and Playing Traits
An early resignation rate of just 4.35% shows that Nikita is a fighter, sticking it out to the end even when the chips are down. Nikita's optimal brain time turns out to be at 6 AM—so if you want to catch the Grandmaster sleepy yet sharp, set your alarm clocks early! Beware though, playing after a tilt (a psychological crash) spells danger with a tilt factor of 10.
Fun Tidbits
Nikita's favorite method of victory? Checkmate, sealing the deal 751 times in recorded games. But they are also human — they've suffered some losses by resignation and timeout too. Chess is a rollercoaster, and this GM rides the highs with a grin and the lows with determination.
Most played opponents include marchgin and jacky72, showing a competitive social calendar in the chess community. And yes, like all chess players, Nikita has their nemeses, but they crush many opponents with a win rate over 70% across leagues.
Most Recent Victory
On November 6, 2024, Nikita outmaneuvered opponent l9l9 in a brilliantly tactical Ruy Lopez battle that ended with resignation after relentless pressure—a true Grandmaster's win, proving that patience and precision pay off.