About Dejan Bojkov
Dejan Bojkov is a formidable Grandmaster recognized for his mastery in fast-paced chess formats, especially Bullet and Blitz. His strategic prowess and quick tactical awareness make him a thrilling player to watch, capable of lengthy winning streaks and impressive comebacks.
Playing Style & Strengths
Bojkov combines a deep understanding of openings with a fearless attacking style that shines during rapid time controls. He is known for:
- Exceptional endgame skill, appearing in 78% of his matches.
- High win rates as both White (76%) and Black (72%).
- Strong resilience with an 83% comeback rate after setbacks.
- Ability to win swiftly and rarely resigns prematurely.
Preferred Openings
Dejan has a penchant for carefully chosen openings that favor dynamic play and structure flexibility:
- Reti: King's Indian Attack - 74% win rate in Blitz and 74% in Bullet, making it a cornerstone of his repertoire.
- Pirc Defense (various lines including 3.Nc3 e5) - solid and aggressive, boasts over 75% win rate in Bullet games.
- Neo-Old Indian and Reti variations - strategic and effective with win rates up to 86%.
- Scandinavian Defense and English Defense - versatile counters used with great success, especially in Bullet.
Statistical Highlights
- Peak Bullet rating: 2459 (October 2012)
- Peak Blitz rating: 2446 (June 2012)
- Impressive lifetime Bullet win ratio over 68%
- Longest winning streak: 22 games
- Known for dominating opponents like "teofil2" with a 90% win rate over 40 games.
- Plays best during evening and night hours with peak win rates between 8 pm and 10 pm.
Fun Facts
- Has over 300 wins in Bullet chess alone — a clear sign he thrives under lightning-fast pressure.
- Despite his strong competitive spirit, his tilt factor is modest, showing great mental discipline.
- Enjoys surprising rivals with less common opening choices, keeping his opponents on their toes.