vasilis sarantos

Vasilis Sarantos (aka bsarado)

Meet Vasilis Sarantos, a chess warrior whose knightly quests have spanned over a decade, mastering the rapid and furious battles of Blitz and Bullet. Since 2013, Vasilis has relentlessly maneuvered pawns and bishops like a grandmaster-in-training, peaking at an impressive 2417 Blitz rating back in 2016—proof that even heroes have their shining moments. Their Bullet rating also soared, cresting at 2177 as recently as mid-2025, while Rapid play isn’t left out with a peak nearing 2358.

With over 14,400 wins across all formats, Vasilis has clearly spent more time checkmating opponents than making coffee. Their playing style is a fascinating cocktail of patience and speed: an early resignation rate of less than 1% reveals a fighter who rarely throws in the towel, and an average 71 moves per win suggests some epic endgames filled with calculated tension and tactical fireworks.

Vasilis is fond of opening with the Trompowsky Attack and the trusty French Defense Winawer, boasting win rates above 60% in Blitz—a true sign of strategic depth. In Bullet, they wield the Queen’s Pawn Opening Levitsky Attack with nearly 68% success, navigating faster time controls with the finesse of a lightning-fast tactician.

Known for a staggering 82% comeback rate and winning over half their games after losing a piece, Vasilis thrives under pressure—definitely not the kind to crumble at a blunder (although we all make those, right?). Their psychological endurance could be the envy of experienced therapists, managing tilt with a factor of 10 and finding their best game moments around 3:00 AM. Yes, the night owl truly belongs to the chessboard!

When not battling pawns, Vasilis keeps close tabs on recurring rivals, going toe-to-toe most often with users like babouinos28 and antropterix. And just recently, in May 2025, they secured a dramatic victory against 327IgorGegentor in a Caro-Kann Defense, demonstrating an unpredictable and resilient endgame flourish—thrilling stuff for fans of both strategy and suspense.

Whether you find Vasilis deep in a position, calculating moves on a late Friday night, or speeding through Bullet battles like a caffeine-powered whirlwind, one thing's for sure: this is a player who respects their craft, enjoys a good challenge, and keeps the chessboard buzzing with energy and passion.

Stay sharp, Vasilis — the game is never over until the king is grabbed!