Dennis de Vreugt is a titled chess Grandmaster known for his speed and tactical prowess in blitz chess. With a peak blitz rating near 2500 in April 2024, Dennis has carved out a reputation as a formidable opponent who thrives under time pressure.
Playing Style & Strengths
Dennis favors the fast-paced blitz format, showcasing sharp tactical awareness and a knack for the comebacks. In fact, he manages to win over half his games even after losing a piece! His attacking mindset is complemented by a willingness to take risks, with a notable rate of early resignations reflecting high standards and fearless competition.
Preferred Time Control: Blitz
Average Game Length: Roughly 40 moves to victory
Win Rates: 64% with White, 53% with Black
Longest Winning Streak: 11 games
Opening Choices
Dennis approaches openings with both variety and confidence. While many games fall under “Unknown” openings, where he has an impressive 65% win rate, he also experiments with exotic systems such as the Barnes Defense, Zukertort Herrstrom Gambit, and even the Benko Opening. Such eclectic tastes keep his opponents guessing—and often on the back foot.
Strong results with unusual openings like Barnes Defense and Zukertort Opening: Herrstrom Gambit.
Equally adept at classical systems such as the King’s Indian Attack and the Caro-Kann.
Frequently opens with e4 and d4 but has been known to surprise with moves like b4 or f4.
Competitions & Opponents
Dennis has played over 100 blitz games in recent seasons with a winning record against many frequent opponents. His competitive spirit shines on Thursday and Saturday evenings, where his win rate spikes impressively.
Top Opponents: Faced “cptnfuture” 9 times and “michael124667” 7 times.
Notable Win Streak: An 11-game winning streak that would make even Magnus smile.
Best Hour to Play: 4 PM, where he boasts a perfect 100% win rate.
Trivia & Fun Facts
Dennis’s early resignations rate is about 43% — proof that he knows when to save energy for the next battle!
His comeback rate after falling behind sits at an impressive 47%, showing he never gives up easily.
Despite his speed, some of Dennis’s wins are like marathon sprints, lasting over 90 moves!
He enjoys surprising opponents with creative openings—ready to play unconventional gambits at a moment’s notice.
It's been a while since you played. Play a few more games so we have more positions and decisions to review — then I can provide you with clearer, more actionable advice.
