Bogdan Garbea - National Master Extraordinaire
Known in the chess circles by the enigmatic handle Batcu, Bogdan Garbea holds the prestigious title of National Master – no small feat in the battle of minds and knights. A true lightning specialist, Bogdan's blitz chess journey is a rollercoaster ride filled with highs (rating peaks near 2400!) and a few unforgettable tactical blunders that even Grandmasters would chuckle at.
Blitz Battles and Pawns of Fire
From a humble start with a blitz rating under 1000 in 2012 (we all have to begin somewhere!), Bogdan skyrocketed to over 2300 in the following decade. With an outstanding blitz record boasting over 850 wins and a win rate above 55% across more than 1500 games, Batcu's style is aggressive yet calculated. They have faced countless foes, turning the board into a battlefield of wits, often pulling off epic comebacks with an incredible 86.6% comeback rate. Clearly, giving up early isn’t in their vocabulary – unless it’s a strategic early resignation at just 1% frequency, to keep opponents guessing!
Rapid and Bullet: Speed Demons on Time’s Edge
When the clocks tick a little slower, Bogdan adapts with style. Holding a solid 2200 max rapid rating in 2020, and dabbling confidently in bullet chess with ratings soaring past 2000, Batcu showcases flexibility on all fronts. With a bullet win rate of 50%, it’s clear the rapid-fire mode is where lightning truly strikes.
Opening Secrets & Endgame Mastery
Mysterious as the legendary Top Secret opening they prefer (and dominate with a 55% win rate in blitz), Bogdan’s games consistently show strong endgame skills—engaging in the late battles 75% of the time. Patience pays off when the average moves per win hover near 69, proving Batcu is no speed-runner but a strategist capable of marathon matches.
The Mind Behind the Moves
Psychological resilience is a key strength. Despite a moderate tilt factor of 8 (chess nerves are real!), Bogdan’s ability to win after losing material is flawless – a perfect 100% win rate after a piece loss. Opponents beware: once Bogdan loses a knight, the counterattack is nothing short of a calculated storm.
Fun Facts
- Longest winning streak: 14 games – that’s some serious streak mentality!
- Games played at 21:00 hours have a perfect 100% win rate. Night owl strategy, anyone?
- Black pieces win rate: 52%, proving Batcu can tango in the dark.
- Has an uncanny 100% win record against opponents like m100001 and kadr444kadr. All hail the digital conquest!
In summary, Bogdan Garbea is not just a player – they're a chess force, weaving clever tactics with a dash of flair and a sprinkle of humor. Whether blitzing through opponents or patiently outwitting in rapid, Batcu's chess saga is one to watch, study, and most importantly, enjoy!
Performance Feedback for Bogdan Garbea
Hi Bogdan, I've reviewed your recent games and would like to provide you with some constructive feedback to help improve your chess skills further.
Strengths
- Opening Preparation: You're comfortable with multiple openings such as the French Defense, Catalan, and Italian Game, which shows good variety in your repertoire.
- Tactical Awareness: You frequently execute tactical shots, including pins, forks, and discovered attacks, often gaining material advantage or strong initiative.
- Time Management: Generally, you manage your clock well and avoid unnecessary time troubles in complex positions.
Areas to Improve
- Middle Game Planning: In several games, your piece placement could be more coordinated. For example, consider focusing on strengthening your center control and connecting your rooks to increase their activity.
- Pawn Structure: Watch out for early pawn moves that create weaknesses or lose central tension prematurely. Maintaining a solid and flexible pawn structure can improve your strategic prospects.
- Reducing Blunders: Some losses came from giving up key squares or missing opponent threats (e.g., losing material or allowing positional concessions). Slow down in critical moments to check for opponent tactics.
- Endgame Technique: Your games occasionally reach endgames where converting slight advantages could be improved. Study basic endgame principles, especially king activity and pawn promotion techniques.
Opening-Specific Advice
For the French Defense (Tarrasch and Open variations), try to refine your understanding of typical pawn breaks and piece maneuvers. Be cautious about premature exchanges that help your opponent simplify to advantageous positions.
When playing the Catalan Opening, emphasize controlling the long diagonal with your bishop and preparing well-timed central breakthroughs like e4 or c4.
Sample Position Observation
In your recent game with the French Defense (C07), at move 18 you captured a pivotal bishop but allowed your opponent to develop counterplay. Analyze this moment — sometimes it's better to consolidate instead of material grabbing.
Next Steps
- Review your recent games focusing on critical moments where you lost control or missed opportunities.
- Practice tactical exercises daily to reduce calculation slips and improve calculation depth.
- Study endgame fundamentals, especially rook endgames, to improve your conversion ratio.
- Use thematic studies on openings you frequently play to deepen your understanding of typical plans and pitfalls.
Keep building on your strengths, and with focused work on the suggested areas, you'll see steady progress in your results and overall playing strength.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| ornulfo | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| atenagoras | 2W / 1L / 0D | |
| gagikavetuntsi | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| cal3q | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| AdvayD-inactive | 12W / 3L / 3D | |
| lucsd | 5W / 4L / 3D | |
| abhineet1 | 5W / 3L / 3D | |
| Tom Borvander | 2W / 5L / 2D | |
| maruti2009 | 2W / 0L / 6D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2303 | 618 | ||
| 2024 | 2362 | |||
| 2023 | 2249 | 618 | ||
| 2022 | 2296 | |||
| 2021 | 2034 | 2322 | 618 | |
| 2020 | 2034 | 2226 | 2200 | |
| 2019 | 2256 | |||
| 2018 | 1818 | |||
| 2012 | 989 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 31W / 22L / 1D | 23W / 28L / 3D | 73.3 |
| 2024 | 32W / 21L / 4D | 25W / 26L / 7D | 76.9 |
| 2023 | 37W / 30L / 3D | 37W / 31L / 5D | 74.8 |
| 2022 | 23W / 19L / 1D | 24W / 19L / 3D | 76.3 |
| 2021 | 72W / 50L / 15D | 86W / 40L / 24D | 68.3 |
| 2020 | 231W / 126L / 26D | 200W / 142L / 39D | 69.6 |
| 2019 | 51W / 29L / 3D | 42W / 40L / 4D | 72.4 |
| 2018 | 5W / 0L / 0D | 5W / 1L / 0D | 54.6 |
| 2012 | 0W / 1L / 0D | 0W / 0L / 0D | 44.0 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 104 | 58 | 40 | 6 | 55.8% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 77 | 40 | 30 | 7 | 52.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 60 | 36 | 23 | 1 | 60.0% |
| King's Indian Defense: Makogonov Variation | 37 | 20 | 16 | 1 | 54.0% |
| Italian Game: Classical Variation, Ghulam-Kassim Variation | 35 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 48.6% |
| Four Knights Game | 31 | 17 | 10 | 4 | 54.8% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 31 | 20 | 9 | 2 | 64.5% |
| King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 29 | 18 | 10 | 1 | 62.1% |
| Scotch Game | 29 | 19 | 8 | 2 | 65.5% |
| Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 25 | 17 | 6 | 2 | 68.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Attack | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 85.7% |
| Four Knights Game | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.0% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 20.0% |
| Elephant Gambit | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 75.0% |
| Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Barnes Defense | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.0% |
| Australian Defense | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.0% |
| Center Game | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50.0% |
| KGD: Classical, 3.Bc4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Unknown | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 14 | 0 |
| Losing | 8 | 2 |