Christoph Bertisch

Christoph Bertisch: The Grandmaster of the Secret Openings

Meet Christoph Bertisch, known in the digital realm and on the battlefield of 64 squares as the enigmatic Baginia. Christoph’s chess adventure paints a picture of perseverance, tactical ingenuity, and a sprinkle of mystery thanks to his fiercely guarded “Top Secret” opening repertoire, which he has used in over 12,200 blitz games—just imagine the countless opening novelties that no one else has seen!

Rising steadily through the years, Christoph’s blitz rating peaked in the mid-700s to 800s but his true strength lies not just in numbers but in his dogged consistency and resilience. With a blitz win/loss tally almost neck-and-neck at nearly 6,000 wins and losses apiece, it’s clear that every game is a rollercoaster ride filled with excitement and equally matched rivalry. His rapid games might be fewer, but his spirit remains unshaken, boasting a rapid win rate north of 57%.

Christoph exhibits an Endgame Frequency greater than half his games—50.37% to be exact—proving he’s no stranger to the art of grinding down opponents in the later stages. He prefers long battles, averaging over 52 moves per win, showing patience and deep strategic understanding. Although early resignations happen sometimes (~7.7%), it’s only when the game truly slips away from him.

His psychological resilience is notable too, with an impressive Comeback Rate of 65% and a perfect 100% win record after losing a piece—proving that Christoph is the kind of player who thrives under pressure and turns adversity into opportunity. Sure, a tilt factor of 14 means he’s human and feels the sting of chess heartbreaks, but the grandmaster spirit prevails.

On the calendar and clock, Christoph’s chess veins pulse strongest on Fridays (52% win rate) and during the early morning hours at 1 AM when many would rather be sleeping. Maybe it’s then that his secret chess powers truly awaken.

Facing challengers from ra-serg to dtmrizki, Christoph battles with a fierce but fair attitude, holding tactical prowess and psychological grit as his main weapons. His longest winning streak hit a fearsome 14 games—which might be viewed as a mini Grandmaster streak in his circles.

Whether it's a blitz brawl or rapid sprint, Christoph Bertisch, aka Baginia, epitomizes the true spirit of chess: relentless, mysterious, and always ready for the next move. Just don’t ask him about his “Top Secret” openings, unless you want to disappear mysteriously from the tournament hall!