Razvan Preotu GM

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!