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.
Coach Chesswick
Coach's Advice
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