About Razvan Preotu
Razvan Preotu is an accomplished chess Grandmaster from Canada, known for his sharp tactical play and deep opening knowledge. He has shown remarkable prowess in fast-paced games, excelling particularly in Bullet and Blitz formats where quick thinking and rapid calculation are vital.
Playing Style and Strengths
Razvan's style is a dynamic blend of aggressive tactics and solid endgame skills. He often thrives in complex positions with a high frequency of endgames, showcasing his remarkable tactical awareness with a comeback rate of nearly 90% and strong win rate even after losing material.
- Early resignation rate is low, indicating fighting spirit
- High endgame frequency (~84% of games)
- Average decisive game length of around 80 moves
- Strong performance with White (57% win rate) and Black (52.5% win rate)
- Favorite opening choices include variations of the Sicilian Defense and Caro-Kann
- Known for excellent psychological resilience, keeping tilt factor low
Opening Repertoire Highlights
Razvan has a well-rounded and thoroughly studied opening repertoire, with a particular fondness for the Sicilian Defense family of openings.
- Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (Adams Attack & English Attack) – Solid win rates around 55–61%
- Sicilian Closed – A dependable weapon with close to 59% win rate
- Caro-Kann Defense: Two Knights Variation – Effective in Blitz with 55%+ wins
- Other favored openings include Scotch, English Opening, Pirc Defense, and Modern Defense
Notable Achievements and Records
Razvan’s peak chess ratings demonstrate his elite level:
- Peak Blitz rating: 2969 (January 2018) – Woah, that's nearly superhuman speed!
- Peak Bullet rating: 2867 (January 2021)
- Peak Rapid rating: 2748 (September 2021)
- Daily chess peak rating: 400 (January 2024)
He boasts a robust winning record in fast chess, with thousands of wins in Blitz and Bullet formats, showcasing his speed and intuition.
Playing Preferences and Performance Patterns
Razvan prefers fast time-controls, with impressive results in Bullet (win rate ~56%) and Blitz (~50%). He tends to play his best in the afternoon hours, around 3 PM, and maintains solid performance across all days of the week. Fans of his games appreciate his never-say-die attitude, with the ability to bounce back even after material deficits.
- Longest winning streak: 32 games – That's a hotspot of brilliance!
- Prefers aggressive battle openings from early on (average first capture on move 6.5)
- Solid comeback skills: wins over half of games even after losing a piece
Fun Facts
- Razvan's openings often involve the Sicilian Najdorf, also famously favored by some of the game’s legends.
- He’s well-prepared and has a median opening preparation depth of up to 7 moves in recent years.
- He has defeated some very strong opponents multiple times — including reliable wins against rivals like "c63_amg" and "drycounty".
- His Bullet chess peak was achieved almost recently, proving he’s still on his top form blitzing opponents out of the park!