Profile
Vladimir Baklan, online as bakki78, is a chess grandmaster and a popular streamer whose games blend razor-sharp tactics with entertaining commentary.
Known for his command of fast time controls and his generosity with fans, Baklan has become a familiar voice in online chess communities.
Titles and Career
A respected figure on the international circuit, Baklan earned the title of Grandmaster from FIDE and has competed in top events around the world. He balances classical chess with rapid-fire blitz and bullet showdowns, often turning complex positions into practical battles.
Preferred time control: Bullet. He thrives on fast games, where his depth of calculation and dynamic sense of danger keep opponents on their toes.
Opening Repertoire
Baklan's opening choices emphasize sharp, flexible lines. Notable repertoires include:
- Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation
- Ruy Lopez
- Other aggressive Sicilian and Neo-modern setups
Related terms and profiles: Sicilian Defense, Ruy Lopez.
Streaming and Online Presence
As a streamer, bakki78 invites viewers to watch live games, learn strategy, and enjoy entertaining commentary. He builds community, explains ideas in real time, and shares resources for improvement.
Profile: Vladimir Baklan.
Notable Stats and Achievements
- Longest winning streak: 26 games; Current winning streak: 19
- Peak rapid rating: 2692 (2022-03-06)
- Peak blitz rating: 2799 (2021-05-18)
- Peak bullet rating: 2903 (2020-12-13)
- Opening performance highlights include strong results in the Sicilian Defense and Ruy Lopez lines
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🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Yuriy Kuzubov | 9W / 8L / 7D | |
| Anton Korobov | 5W / 10L / 5D | |
| NDePinEsPeRG | 5W / 9L / 4D | |
| Спартак Высочин | 3W / 4L / 6D | |
| Dima_005 | 12W / 0L / 0D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2667 | |||
| 2022 | 2694 | 2665 | ||
| 2021 | 2754 | 2662 | ||
| 2020 | 2870 | 2714 | 2420 | |
| 2019 | 2470 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0W / 0L / 0D | 1W / 0L / 0D | 102.0 |
| 2022 | 13W / 2L / 0D | 14W / 1L / 2D | 73.6 |
| 2021 | 58W / 7L / 14D | 43W / 13L / 16D | 84.2 |
| 2020 | 128W / 60L / 36D | 113W / 54L / 37D | 78.1 |
| 2019 | 9W / 3L / 1D | 13W / 2L / 0D | 66.3 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 17 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 64.7% |
| Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 75.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 25.0% |
| Modern Defense | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Neo-Modern Variation | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Philidor Defense | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 33.3% |
| Barnes Defense | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Boleslavsky Variation | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 33.3% |
| Sicilian Defense | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 72 | 47 | 19 | 6 | 65.3% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 24 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 58.3% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line | 20 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 60.0% |
| Unknown | 15 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 33.3% |
| French Defense: Advance Variation | 15 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Modern | 14 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 71.4% |
| King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Delayed Fianchetto | 13 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 76.9% |
| Sicilian Defense | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 58.3% |
| Sicilian Defense: Classical Variation | 11 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 27.3% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Czech Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Döry Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| English Opening: Drill Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 26 | 19 |
| Losing | 4 | 0 |