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 |
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% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 55.6% |
| East Indian Defense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Slav Defense: Alekhine Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Gruenfeld: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Slav Defense: Bonet Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| English Opening: Anglo-Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Queen's Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Tiviakov Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 7 | 0 |
| Losing | 9 | 3 |