Deyan Kostov - FIDE Master Extraordinaire
Meet Deyan Kostov, a chess virtuoso who proudly carries the title of FIDE Master. With a flair for the game that blends deep tactical awareness and a pinch of cunning, Deyan has become a force to reckon with on the 64 squares.
Rating Rollercoaster and Peak Performance
From a blitz rating climbing steadily from the 2300s to an eye-popping peak of 2759 in January 2025, Deyan's meteoric rise proves that persistence and skill pay off. Bullet and rapid formats are no strangers either, with peaks of 2571 and 2481 respectively.
Style of Play - The Art of Tenacity
Known for an 80.43% comeback rate and an impressive 56.57% win rate even after losing a piece, Deyan’s resilience is legendary. With an average of nearly 74 moves per win, games tend to be thrilling marathons rather than quick draws. After all, who likes giving up early? Definitely not Deyan, boasting a low early resignation rate of 2.01%!
Opening Repertoire - Secrets and Surprises
Deyan embraces the unexpected, with the mysterious "Top Secret" opening boasting a solid win rate above 54%. The Trompowsky Attack is a knockout with a brilliant 77.78% success rate, making opponents squirm early on. The classic and aggressive Indian Game? Well, it’s a tricky love-hate relationship with less success, but who doesn’t enjoy a challenge?
Chess Battle Stats
- Blitz: 1035 wins against 620 losses, peppered with 267 draws. That's a lot of quickfire drama!
- Bullet: 873 wins showing lightning speed and reflexes.
- Rapid: 259 wins proving adaptability across time controls.
Recent Triumph
On June 3, 2025, Deyan dazzled with the Trompowsky Attack – slicing through defenses as White and clinching victory by resignation in just 11 moves. Precision, nerves of steel, and a bishop sacrificing for glory!
Psychological Quirks and Fun Facts
Deyan's tilt factor of 6 suggests occasional emotional wobbling — who doesn’t get a bit frustrated when a brilliant plan falls apart? But with a best playing time around 5 AM, maybe coffee (or sheer stubbornness) fuels those early-morning wins. Also, surprisingly, Deyan wins more (71.43%) at the stroke of midnight — a true night owl!
Opponent Chronicles
Some adversaries stand as favorites or rivals, with nearly perfect win rates against many (100% against quite a few usernames). Among frequent foes are players like martinprolol10 and matinisdoodoo with over 50 encounters each — chess friendships or frenemies? Only the board knows.
The Legend Continues
Whether it's a bullet blizzard or a blitz storm, Deyan Kostov consistently proves that dedication, tactical brilliance, and a dash of playfulness are the recipe for chess mastery. Here's to many more victories, surprising openings, and heart-stopping games. Watch out, chess world — this FM’s next move might just be a checkmate to remember!