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Username: crazy_machine

Playing Since: 2019-10-24 (Inactive)

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Blitz: 2633
501W / 469L / 119D
Bullet: 2658
17W / 11L / 2D

Denis Pershin - International Master

Also known by his online moniker crazy_machine, Denis Pershin is a formidable force on the chessboard, wielding the title of International Master, a distinction earned through sheer tactical brilliance and, quite possibly, a lucky streak or two.

Career Highlights & Playing Style

Denis's gameplay is marked by a tenacious fighting spirit, exemplified by an astonishing 90.87% comeback rate. Losing a piece? No problem—Denis boasts a perfect 100% win rate after such setbacks. This resilience could make even the most cautious opponents rethink their early exchanges.

His typical battles are epic sagas, averaging around 80 moves per game, ensuring that every match is a marathon rather than a sprint. Denis isn’t just about quick wins; his love for endgames shines through in his high 83.65% endgame frequency, proving that patience and precision are key parts of his arsenal.

Blitz & Bullet Conquest

When the clock speeds up, Denis thrives. With a peak blitz rating soaring up to 2782, he commands the board with a nearly 46% win rate over more than a thousand blitz games. His bullet performance is no less impressive, with a jaw-dropping peak rating of 2855 and an even better win rate of nearly 57%.

His opening repertoire remains a well-guarded secret—perhaps the best-kept secret in modern chess—allowing him to outwit opponents before they even realize what has happened.

Psychology & Opponents

Despite the intense pressure, Denis’s tilt factor remains low (only 9%), meaning he keeps his cool when the chips are down. However, casual games apparently throw him off his rhythm, showing a -53.78% performance dip compared to rated encounters—because why win easily when you can struggle spectacularly?

Among his many opponents, Denis’s most polarizing rival is want2lose — against whom he holds a respectable but humble 39.29% win rate, proving even masters have their kryptonite.

Fun Fact

Denis’s games peak in intensity at 12 PM, where he enjoys a stellar 53.33% win rate. So if you ever want to catch him off guard, try challenging him before his morning coffee kicks in!

From calculating complicated endgames to defying expectations after losing material, Denis Pershin is a chess adventurer who turns each game into an intricate battle of wits and nerves. Whether you face him in blitz or bullet, expect fireworks—and maybe bring a notepad.


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🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
Safal Bora 11W / 12L / 5D
frankunderwood15 5W / 5L / 4D
Bao Nghia Dong 2W / 6L / 5D
Francesco Sonis 8W / 4L / 1D
Bojan Maksimović 7W / 3L / 2D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2633
2024 2643
2023 2658 2613
2022 2754 2625
2021 2688
2020 2654
2019 2678
Rating by Year201920202021202220232024202527542613YearRatingBulletBlitz

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 9W / 6L / 0D 6W / 7L / 1D 87.6
2024 24W / 23L / 8D 31W / 18L / 4D 83.5
2023 5W / 7L / 1D 5W / 4L / 2D 85.4
2022 21W / 12L / 2D 18W / 14L / 4D 83.8
2021 7W / 4L / 0D 7W / 4L / 2D 85.2
2020 157W / 146L / 38D 144W / 170L / 33D 86.2
2019 48W / 30L / 11D 37W / 35L / 15D 81.3

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro-Kann Defense 112 56 43 13 50.0%
Amazon Attack 96 53 35 8 55.2%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 50 23 22 5 46.0%
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation 46 24 16 6 52.2%
Caro-Kann Defense: Classical Variation 37 20 13 4 54.0%
Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation 30 12 14 4 40.0%
Diemer-Duhm Gambit (DDG): 4...f5 27 10 13 4 37.0%
Pirc Defense: Austrian Attack 23 14 9 0 60.9%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 22 8 11 3 36.4%
QGD: Ragozin 21 6 12 3 28.6%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 7 0
Losing 9 3