Vladyslav Rogoz - The Chessmaagus Extraordinaire
Known to his opponents simply as Chessmaagus, Vladyslav Rogoz is a formidable chess tactician who has danced with queens, knights, and pawns over thousands of blitz and bullet games, slowly climbing the rating ladder from humble beginnings to impressive heights.
Early Days and Rise
Starting with a blitz rating barely above beginner level (1328 back in 2010), Vladyslav showed early promise with a blitz win rate that could make even the stiffest pawns tremble. By 2012, he had already breached the 2000 mark in blitz and bullet, a clear signal that this was no casual weekend warrior.
Style and Strengths
Vladyslav is the kind of player who doesn't just play moves; he orchestrates chaos with a poker face. His comeback rate is a staggering 88%, proving he's the phoenix rising from the ashes after losing material or crucial positions. His win rate after losing a piece? A near-mythical 100%. Opponents beware – losing a piece against Vladyslav is just the beginning of their troubles.
He also knows when to quit (early resignation rate a modest 0.56%), but mostly Vladyslav prefers to fight till the bitter end, with an average of 70+ moves per win, showing stamina worthy of a chess marathoner.
Achievements and Records
- Lightning reflexes on the clock: Peaked at a daring 2404 blitz rating in 2024 and a slick 2107 bullet rating the same year.
- Over 1,100 wins in blitz and over 120 in bullet – if these were coins, Vladyslav could buy a castle... or at least a few good chess sets.
- Holding a flawless 100% win record in some obscure but aggressive openings like the Catalan and Benoni Defense – he's not afraid to tear up the classical playbook now and then.
- Longest winning streak? An epic 11 games straight, enough to strike fear in the hearts of many a weekend blitz lover.
Daily Battles & Rapid Gambits
Though less active in daily chess, Vladyslav still flexes his rapid skills with a 72% win rate, proving that classical speed doesn't slow down his tactical wizardry. In rapid chess, he’s no slouch, recently blasting through 20 games with an 18-win tally, showing it’s not just the quickfire stuff where he shines.
Opponent Chronicles
From long-time rivalries like aleksander555 to quirky one-off clashes against przemek_cyluk, Vladyslav has a vast catalog of battles. And, fun fact: he tends to crush the spirits of many with a 100% win rate against dozens of players with names as formidable as yoriiiis, borkum, and kopanat. He might not just be a player—he’s a walking spoiler alert!
When Does He Play?
Interestingly, his best win percentages come in the late morning and early evening hours, with an almost 59% win rate at 9 AM and a peak 56% at 6 PM. Maybe Vladyslav is a chess vampire who plays best just before and after sunset—or just a morning person who likes to sharpen the mind with a game or two (or fifty).
In Summary
Vladyslav Rogoz, masterfully weaving magic on the board under his alias Chessmaagus, is the kind of chess player every opponent dreads yet secretly admires. Whether blitz, bullet, or rapid, his mix of resilience, tactical brilliance, and fierce competitiveness make him a true titan of the 64 squares.
