Brandon Sagraves

Brandon Sagraves (Bsagraves) - Chess Adventurer Extraordinaire

Meet Brandon Sagraves, known across the chess battlefield as Bsagraves, a player whose chess journey in 2025 reads like an epic saga peppered with both glorious victories and humbling defeats.

A Rating Rollercoaster

Brandon’s ratings paint a vivid picture of a player with fiery passion and undeterred spirit. His rapid rating has soared up to 528 at peak, dipping promptly to 100 at lows, and settling around a respectable 392 by the year's tail end. On the blitz front, his ratings zipped around a max of 295, and bullet chess saw some high-octane action up to a max rating of 421. Daily chess? An unblemished 813 - talk about consistency!

Stats that Speak Volumes

• Rapid: 813 games, 372 wins, 349 losses, 92 draws. Close matches with a win rate that proves persistence pays off.
• Blitz: Nearly 200 games, winning just under half of them, showing great speed and tactical sharpness.
• Bullet: With 479 games, Brandon’s bullet prowess is evident, boasting a healthy win count of 238.
• Daily Games: Undefeated in the one game played, a perfect 1/1 – the scorecard every player dreams of!

Opening Moves: The Strategies That Shape a Player

Brandon approaches the board with a diverse arsenal. In rapid chess, he favors the King’s Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation and the Queen’s Pawn Opening, his win rates in these sit around 56% and 53% respectively – showing he’s got a knack for classical positions. The Scandinavian Defense and Modern Defense also make a frequent appearance; he’s not afraid to take the road less traveled.

In blitz and bullet, if you spot a Van 't Kruijs Opening or a pesky Kings Pawn Opening, chances are Bsagraves is orchestrating the play. Sometimes with razor-sharp tactics, other times with a smile saying “Who needs theory anyway?”.

Playing Style & Personality

Brandon’s style is a mix of resilience and bold moves. He has a comeback rate of nearly 69%, meaning when the game turns sour, he’s the player who digs deep and turns the tide. His win rate after losing a piece is a stunning 100% – a statistic that either spells miracle worker or the eternal optimist who swears “the piece was just hiding.”

Endgames intrigue him; over 61% frequency shows he’s ready for the marathon and not just quick sprints. Yet, beware the occasional early resignation at 6.43%, probably a humble nod to “life’s too short for losing positions.”

Psychologically, Brandon keeps his cool with a tilt factor of 7, reminding us that even great minds have their off moments – but the passion for the game remains unshaken.

Epic Battles & Memorable Wins

Among his recent triumphs, a notably crafty victory came against TotoAsenov where Bsagraves clinched the game by resignation with a series of bold bishop and rook maneuvers, wrapped up in less than 30 moves. Another checkmate win against jackstom1 showcased his sharp tactical vision in tight positions. And when the chips are down, Brandon doesn't give up easily, though some battles, like a nail-biting loss to nprls, show even the strongest have their Kryptonite: running out of clock!

When Does Brandon Play?

Even the time of day plays into his performance. The afternoon hour 15:00 boasts a perfect 100% win rate – perhaps Brandon's magical hour. Meanwhile, Thursday is his lucky day overall, with a winning rate soaring over 55%. Night owls beware!

Summary

In sum, Brandon “Bsagraves” Sagraves is a chess enthusiast with a vibrant, fight-to-the-end spirit, who combines classical openings with cheeky bursts of unconventional strategies. Whether rapid, blitz, or bullet, Brandon’s adventures on the board are a testament that chess is as much about resilience and heart as it is about skill.

Ready to challenge him? Just remember he wins, he loses, but he never quits — unless it’s an early resignation (which is just a strategic pause, right?).

“Chess is life, but checkmate is the spice!” - Bsagraves’ unofficial motto.