Baver Akkum (aka Baverus)
Meet Baver Akkum, a chess battler whose journey resembles the epic tale of a knight charging bravely through the ranks — sometimes gallantly victorious, and other times valiantly crushed. Known online as Baverus, this player’s chess adventures are anything but boring!
Rating and Play Style
Baverus has clawed their way up to impressive peak ratings: 1731 in Rapid (early 2024), 2231 in Blitz (late 2023), and a fiery 1982 in Bullet chess. Their gameplay reveals a penchant for long battles, averaging over 65 moves per win in Rapid, proving that patience is a virtue — or perhaps stubbornness pays off.
With a White win rate just over 53%, and a slightly humbler Black win rate around 49%, Baverus keeps opponents on their toes regardless of color. Be warned though: they have an early resignation rate of just 3.37%, meaning if they smell danger early, they're not afraid to tap out—because why prolong the agony?
Signature Openings
A true lover of the battle’s beginning, Baverus favors a diverse repertoire. In Rapid games, they dance with the King’s Pawn Opening - King's Knight Variation boasting a solid 52.63% win rate, but also brave the Indian Game and Scotch Game with noteworthy success. Blitz brings out the Sicilian fan in Baverus, who slays with variations like the Old Sicilian and McDonnell Attack, where their win rates top 53-58%, demonstrating tactical sharpness and an urge to counter-attack quickly.
Notable Stats & Quirks
- Longest winning streak of 21 games — clearly on a roll when the stars align!
- Notorious for a tilt factor of 13, so handle with care after a tough loss.
- Enjoys fierce comebacks: a whopping 88.76% comeback rate — never count Baverus out.
- Favorite time to score a win? While many sleep, Baverus shines around 2 AM — Night owl Chessmaster alert!
- Baverus thrives in the endgame, engaging in them nearly 66% of the time, because what’s a game without some tough finales?
Recent Battles
The latest victories are a testament to Baverus’s strategic grit. One recent win exhibited a textbook Italian Game, winning by resignation after a tense 34-move skirmish, and another finished with a satisfying checkmate in a Sicilian McDonnell Attack battle. But like any great chess story, losses do occur — even Baverus has fallen to formidable foes such as momohateschess_alot and thomas2663, reminding us all that the chessboard is truly a battlefield where legends are forged.
The Personality Behind the Pieces
Chess for Baverus is a blend of patience, tactical awareness, and the occasional dash of humor. Their nickname might sound regal, but their games tell stories of perseverance, calculated risk-taking, and some entertaining upsets along the way. Whether crushing it in blitz or grinding through rapid duels, Baverus never loses their love for the game.
Keep an eye on this growing force in the chess world — for when Baverus plays, you can expect a spectacle of strategy, resilience, and maybe a cheeky blunder or two for comic relief.