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ZAHAR HILKEVICH NM

Denmark2015 New York Since 2015 (Active) Chess.com ♟♟♟♟♟♟
51.4% W 40.7% L 7.9% D
Bullet
2715
2720W 2168L 404D
Blitz
2703
21339W 16920L 3300D
Rapid
2486
142W 83L 15D
Daily
1667
1W 0L 1D

Zahar Hilkevich Chess Biography

Zahar Hilkevich, also known online as Denmark2015, is a dedicated National Master who earned his title through the National federation. With a strong preference for Daily chess, he has built an impressive career filled with strategic battles and surprising twists that keep opponents guessing.

Early Days and Rise

Denmark2015 began his chess journey around 2015, honing skills in various time controls before settling into his favorite Daily format. His path to National Master status involved countless hours studying openings like the French Defense and mastering defenses such as the Slav Defense. Funny enough, his name sounds like it belongs to a Danish royal, yet he conquers boards from anywhere with internet access.

Playing Style and Highlights

Known for sharp tactics and resilience, Zahar often employs aggressive lines in the French Defense to catch rivals off guard. He has faced tough competition, including memorable clashes against Daniel Lowinger. A touch of humor comes from his habit of turning losing positions into comebacks, proving that even National Masters enjoy a good plot twist on the board.

Notable Achievements

  • Earned National Master title from National federation.
  • Excelled in Daily chess as preferred time control.
  • Showcased versatility across openings with strong performance records.

Win Rate by Opening0%25%75%100%50%Australian Defense: 50.7% over 3299 gamesFrench Defense: 53.4% over 2800 gamesFrench Defense: Guimard Variation, Thunderbunny Variation: 50.6% over 2153 gamesDutch Defense: 45.8% over 1630 gamesSlav Defense: 57.1% over 1531 gamesFrench Defense: Exchange Variation: 48.9% over 1512 gamesAustralian Defense51%French Defense53%French Defense: Guimard…51%Dutch Defense46%Slav Defense57%French Defense: Exchang…49%

Bio last updated 2026-07-08