Denis Bucher - FIDE Master (aka B33forever)
Meet Denis Bucher, a chess virtuoso who proudly sports the title of FIDE Master. Known in the online chess circles as B33forever, Denis is the kind of player who could probably checkmate you blindfolded — if only their eyes were closed long enough!
Chess Journey & Ratings
Denis has been blitzing across the chessboard with a peak Blitz rating hovering around 2496 in 2022, showing a consistent mastery of fast-paced tactics. Whether it’s Bullet, Rapid, or even the leisurely-paced Daily games, Denis embraces all formats and has a penchant for keeping opponents on their toes.
With an average of over 2300 in Blitz and continuous improvements year by year, Denis’s games are both fast and furious, often ending with a win streak that reaches up to an impressive 15 games. It's safe to say Denis doesn’t just play chess, he dances with it!
Playing Style & Strengths
Denis approaches the board with remarkable patience — an average of 76 moves per win is a testament to deep strategic fighting spirit. With a White win rate of 55.62% and Black win rate of 48.16%, Denis knows how to wield either color effectively.
Known for a tactical prowess that’s nothing short of legendary, Denis boasts a 100% win rate after losing a piece – proving that giving up material is just a plot twist, not the end of the story. With a comeback rate near 90%, this player thrives under pressure and often turns near-defeat into glorious victory.
Personality & Quirks
Despite being a master on the board, Denis keeps things humble and real. The occasional tilt creeps in (tilt factor 10), but their resilience shines through — maybe their secret weapon is caffeine, or simply an unyielding love for the game.
Community & Rivalries
Denis has faced a wide array of opponents, some falling 100% of the times (sorry, robram!), others posing trickier challenges. Whether it’s familiar adversaries like naga_blitzchess or new challengers tuning in for a duel, Denis’s record reflects a fierce competitor with a playful spirit.
Fun Fact
Unlike most who dread losing pieces, Denis turns piece loss into a winning opportunity with a flawless record after such events. Seriously, don’t hand over a piece to Denis unless you want your ego bruised.
In sum: Denis Bucher is no mere chess player — they’re a tactical ninja, a resilient comeback artist, and the proud owner of the title FIDE Master. Whether in Blitz, Bullet, or Rapid, Denis keeps the kings trembling and the pawns marching. Ready to get checkmated?
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| naga_blitzchess | 11W / 12L / 5D | View Games |
| Wellington Albuquerque Jr. | 15W / 8L / 2D | View Games |
| Cyril Sigamoney | 13W / 8L / 1D | View Games |
| Daniel Madson de Medeiros Amorim | 9W / 11L / 2D | View Games |
| ahnaz84 | 8W / 10L / 4D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2437 | |||
| 2024 | 2411 | 2326 | ||
| 2023 | 2271 | 2332 | ||
| 2022 | 2246 | 2374 | 2278 | |
| 2021 | 2330 | 2472 | ||
| 2020 | 2247 | 2456 | 1869 | 2000 |
| 2019 | 2365 | |||
| 2018 | 2226 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2W / 0L / 1D | 1W / 0L / 0D | 82.0 |
| 2024 | 409W / 278L / 58D | 368W / 315L / 64D | 82.5 |
| 2023 | 438W / 294L / 57D | 376W / 361L / 67D | 82.3 |
| 2022 | 155W / 105L / 19D | 125W / 124L / 25D | 82.4 |
| 2021 | 563W / 396L / 77D | 477W / 435L / 108D | 86.0 |
| 2020 | 570W / 367L / 83D | 480W / 444L / 91D | 85.1 |
| 2019 | 367W / 221L / 45D | 338W / 234L / 66D | 83.1 |
| 2018 | 40W / 22L / 6D | 34W / 23L / 10D | 82.5 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation | 811 | 399 | 327 | 85 | 49.2% |
| Four Knights Game | 557 | 326 | 198 | 33 | 58.5% |
| Sicilian Defense | 443 | 239 | 167 | 37 | 54.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 353 | 175 | 148 | 30 | 49.6% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 329 | 174 | 128 | 27 | 52.9% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line | 328 | 177 | 124 | 27 | 54.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 310 | 143 | 140 | 27 | 46.1% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 248 | 125 | 101 | 22 | 50.4% |
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation | 221 | 133 | 70 | 18 | 60.2% |
| Czech Defense | 199 | 118 | 67 | 14 | 59.3% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four Knights Game | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Benoni Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Catalan Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| English Opening: Agincourt Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| King's Indian Defense: Accelerated Averbakh Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Double Fianchetto | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| English Opening: Carls-Bremen System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense | 32 | 15 | 12 | 5 | 46.9% |
| Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation | 23 | 9 | 12 | 2 | 39.1% |
| Sicilian Defense | 23 | 8 | 13 | 2 | 34.8% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 21 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 33.3% |
| Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit | 17 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 52.9% |
| Amar Gambit | 16 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 56.2% |
| Modern | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 53.9% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 45.5% |
| Czech Defense | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 40.0% |
| Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 44.4% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QGD: Exchange, 5.Bg5 c6 6.Qc2 g6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 15 | 3 |
| Losing | 10 | 0 |