Profile Summary: Bryan Bourcier (Discovered_Check)
Meet Bryan Bourcier, known in the chess world as Discovered_Check, a determined player who dances on the 64 squares with both flair and resilience. Bryan’s chess journey reads like a rollercoaster – starting with bullet ratings in the mid-600s back in 2019 and rocketing to a bullet peak rating of 2002 by mid-2024. Not bad for someone who seems to enjoy a good tactical surprise!
Specializing across all time-controls, Bryan’s blitz rating climbed steadily over several years, hitting an impressive peak of 1927 in 2025, while his rapid play dazzled with a high of 1984 near the close of 2024. Daily chess? Oh yes, Bryan’s also dabbled there with a peak rating of 1468. Clearly, this is a mind that can adapt from blistering speed to thoughtful deliberation.
Playing Style & Strength
If chess were a movie genre, Bryan’s would be a tactical thriller with psychological drama sprinkled in. His games often stretch beyond 60 moves on average, showing an appetite for deep strategic battles and complex endgames—he dives into endgames in nearly two-thirds of his games. Despite a respectable early resignation rate (~10%), his comeback rate after setbacks is a commendable 65%. Talk about determination! Also, Bryan earns a winning edge slightly more often when playing white (52.68%) than black (51.86%), so don’t underestimate his opening preparation.
Humorous Highlights
With a longest winning streak of 23 games, Bryan once probably convinced himself he was actually Magnus Carlsen in disguise – until reality (aka a 15-game losing streak) knocked on the door. But hey, no current losing streak means he's got his head in the game lately! He’s also been known to dispatch opponents with the Sicilian Defense Taimanov Szen Variation, wielding it with enough flair to secure a 100% win rate in his limited ventures—talk about picking your battles wisely.
Recent Battles
On May 4th, 2025, Bryan showcased his signature style in a bullet game against opponent hoppie7, winning by resignation after a classic Sicilian Defense that ended with an exquisite discovered check. His recent games show he’s continuously sharpening his skills, proving time and again that “Discovered_Check” is not just a username, but a statement.
Opponent Tendencies & Achievements
Having played over 130 games versus desertorder and over 50 against mini_spika, Bryan thrives on familiar rivalries with a solid win ratio. His overall performance in over 16,000 games across formats reflects a genuinely gritty competitor with a penchant for grinding out wins over time rather than flashy knockout performances.
Outside of numbers and stats, Bryan is that player who might resign early just to save face in a bad position but will never give up mid-game, clawing back and keeping things thrilling until the very end. If chess had a spokesperson for “never say die,” Bryan Bourcier would front the campaign.
In summary: An ever-evolving, tactically aware, and mentally resilient player, Bryan Bourcier, aka Discovered_Check, is a name to watch. Whether blitz or bullet, daily or rapid, he brings passion, unpredictability, and the occasional cheeky discovered check to every match. Stay tuned for more surprises from this intriguing competitor!
