Želimir Periš: The Chess Maverick
Meet Želimir Periš, known in the chess world and on Chess.com as babazu. A player whose love for the game is rivaled only by his eclectic choice of openings and dogged persistence on the board. Želimir’s peak ratings tell a story of strategic brilliance sprinkled with moments of heroic comebacks and the occasional tilt — because even the best have their “what just happened?” days.
Rating Highlights:
- Peak Bullet rating: 868 (October 2020)
- Peak Daily rating: 1381 (June 2019)
- Peak Rapid rating: 1376 (April 2023)
- Peak Blitz rating: 1110 (September 2021)
Playing Style & Stats:
Želimir is no stranger to the grind. His marathon match approach involves patience, averaging nearly 62 moves per victory and close to 67 moves per loss, proving stamina is well under control. With a tilt factor of 13, he’s fairly composed, though his best and most productive hours reveal a nocturnal chess enthusiast, with peak creativity striking around 2 AM. Maybe that's when the pawns whisper their best secrets!
Favorite Openings & Performance:
When it comes to openings, Želimir dances with the classics and the unconventional alike. The Four Knights Game Spanish Variation and Petrov's Defense are his trusted allies, delivering a 100% win rate in small sample sizes—talk about a killer opening repertoire! His unknown openings also offer a mixed bag but show a solid nearly half win-rate in Bullet games.
Memorable Moments:
One of Želimir’s finest hours came in May 2025 when he claimed a swift and elegant checkmate in a Four Knights Game Spanish Variation against a formidable opponent, showcasing his meticulous endgame prowess and tactical awareness. Whether under time pressure or calmly outmaneuvering opponents, Želimir proves he’s a force to reckon with.
A Rival Like No Other:
Facing rivals named mkillah and domdom365 multiple times, Želimir's battles on the 64 squares have been both fierce and unpredictable — a true gladiator in the virtual arena!
In summary, Želimir Periš is the kind of player who embodies the spirit of chess: resilience, strategic flair, and a dash of unpredictability. Whether it’s bullet blunders or rapid riffs, every game adds a new chapter to his ongoing chess saga. Keep an eye out when babazu’s online—you never know when magic will strike the board!
“Checkmate? More like challenge accepted.”
