Bogdan Basko (aka Basyak97)
National Master Extraordinaire
Meet Bogdan Basko, a chess warrior who's earned the prestigious title of National Master — no small feat that demands both brainpower and sheer perseverance. Known online as Basyak97, Bogdan has been dazzling opponents across blitz, bullet, rapid, and daily chess for years, climbing the rating ladder with a combination of tactical sharpness and endgame wizardry.
Playing Style & Strengths
With an average game length hovering around 70 moves in wins, and a peak blitz rating climbing as high as 2675 in 2025, Bogdan is no one-move wonder. This player enjoys long battles, complex endgames (appearing in nearly 77% of games), and has an uncanny knack for turning around bad positions—with an 85% comeback rate and an almost magical 98% win rate after losing a piece. Some may say he plays like a chess Houdini!
Ratings & Records
- Blitz Peak: 2675 in 2025
- Bullet Peak: 2599 in 2025
- Rapid Peak: 2414 in 2021
- Daily Peak: 1983 in 2021
Across over 6,000 blitz games, Bogdan boasts nearly 3,000 wins — a win rate that would make even Kasparov raise an eyebrow. Bullet chess? With a 58% win rate, this speed demon fires moves faster than you can say "checkmate." Daily chess shows his patient strategic side, with an impressive 70% win rate, proving he's quite comfortable playing both lightning-fast tactics and slow-cooked positional masterpieces.
Psychological Quirks & Fun Facts
Bogdan's tilt factor is a modest 14 — he may get annoyed, but never so much that he forgets his queen on the board. Early resignations happen in just 3.7% of games, which means he fights to the bitter end unless absolutely certain of doom. Fun fact: his win rate when wielding White is a proud 52.6%, while Black pieces wield a slightly humbler 47%, so if you see him with White, beware!
Opponents beware: Bogdan has a notorious winning streak record of 16 games straight, though his current streak is... zero. But hey, even chess legends need a coffee break now and then.
Favorite Opponents & Rivals
He's battled fierce rivals like lestrangelunacy (220 games), with whom he's fought chess battles across the ranks. Some opponents have a 100% win record against him (those poor "couche_tardchess" folks), while others he utterly dominates. Variety is the spice of chess life!
When to Catch Bogdan at His Best
Statistically, Bogdan hits a high note in the late evening hours, especially between 21:00 and 23:00, with win rates creeping over 53%. Early birds might want to wake up around 2-3 am as well — he’s surprisingly sharp then.
In Summary
Bogdan Basko is a powerhouse of consistency, strategy, and tactical wizardry. Whether scrambling for bullets or playing a long, strategic rapid game, his chess spirit is relentless and inspiring. So if you’re looking to challenge a National Master who can both crush and amuse you, look no further than Basyak97 — just don’t blink, or you might miss the checkmate!