@hellokostya

Professional chess player with a rating of about 2400 at the age of 29. Sensei @ChessDojo - https://nitter.cf/t.co/MOKHrnNGPi GM journey - https://nitter.cf/t.co/TfmNqai8Zb

 Mountain View, CA
hellokostya.com
Joined September 2009
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Hello all! I've started to journal about my lifetime pursuit of the GM title✍️ I'll be logging my training, travel, and tournaments, hoping to stay focused on the ultimate goal 🏅 If you'd like to follow 💙 check out the first post here: hellokostya.substack.com/p/d…
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ChessDojo
@chessdojo
Sep 16
Our Round 1 Olympiad Recap is up! 🏆 youtu.be/95sSRSPh-3I

2026 Olympiad Kicks Off! Round 1 Recap

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A position which shows the cruel nature of chess -- Black has many winning moves, but Rf7 is not one of them 🥲
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When I flag my opponent with 0.1 seconds on the clock
Madeline Hill@mad_hill
Aug 31
An unbelievable GIF
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Won a CJA award for the substack ☺️
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What an incredible week covering chess at the 2026 @EWC_EN 🎉 Truly an unforgettable event, with a very deserving @MagnusCarlsen as the champion! 🏆 Chess as an esport is only just beginning 🤝 – at Paris, France
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Magnus Carlsen
@MagnusCarlsen
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Chess?
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Chess.com
@chesscom
Aug 15
MAGNUS CARLSEN WINS THE ESPORTS WORLD CUP AGAIN 🏆🏆 After another legendary undefeated run, @MagnusCarlsen adds to his 2025 title with a 2-0 (3-1, 3-1) Grand Final victory against Denis Lazavik! 🔥
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Kostya Kavutskiy
@hellokostya
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We're still in Carlsen's era 🐐 #GrenkeChess
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Damn how is he so fast #EWC
chess24
@chess24com
Aug 14
Alireza Firouzja makes it with 8 seconds to spare and knocks out Hans Niemann to reach a semifinal against Magnus Carlsen or Nihal Sarin! chess.com/events/2026-esport… #EWC2026
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EWC Quarterfinals starting now! 🏆 youtube.com/live/GzocoN6kXYc…
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Day 3 of chess at @EWC_EN is starting now!! 🏆 youtube.com/live/jaZrPjKuiXc…
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chess24
@chess24com
Aug 12
"Never doubt Alireza!" says Jan Gustafsson — Firouzja squandered his advantage and was a minute down on the clock, but suddenly accelerated and beat Wei Yi on time... and position! chess.com/events/2026-esport… #EWC2026
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Day 2 of chess at the @EWC_EN starting now!! 🏆 youtube.com/live/jnfApn4MdZQ…
EWC Extra
@EWC_Extra
Aug 12
The Chess at EWC26 Group Stage, LIVE NOW ♟️
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Chess.com
@chesscom
Aug 11
ESIPENKO finds the checkmate at the end of a wild time scramble!! #EWC The winner here plays Magnus tomorrow! 🔥
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Super pumped to cover chess at the Esports World Cup!! 🏆 Day 1 starting now!! @EWC_EN youtube.com/live/b-PMU6uL5gA…
EWC Extra
@EWC_Extra
Aug 10
Replying to @EWC_Extra
Our talent bringing you the action on Stream B!
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Scored 5.0/9 in the 2026 Kavala Open, gaining a few points and many memories ☺️ Ultimately a very enjoyable event, Greece was simply wonderful 🇬🇷
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My @chessable course on solving endgame puzzles is now on sale! I am very proud of this one, and I think the reviews speak for themselves ☺️ chessable.com/endgame-studie…
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POV: you're playing your roommate
Zach@thechessnerd
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He’s gonna go d4 isn’t he
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Does anyone have a place for me to stay tonight
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Finished the 2026 Dole Open 🇫🇷 with an even 4.5/9 ♟️ A very strong tournament with excellent conditions for the players, I enjoyed Aix-En-Provence very much! ⛲ Now onto Greece 🇬🇷 for the Kavala Open! Wish me luck 🙏
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