Roman B

Roman B. - The Resilient Strategist

Roman B., known in the chess world by the handle djbesho, is a player who dances gracefully with both victory and defeat. His peak blitz rating hit a lively 1420 in 2010, while in rapid chess, he soared even higher to a peak of 1475 by 2014. Not a grandmaster (yet), but certainly a formidable foe who knows how to put up a fight!

With a blitz win loss record of 4662 wins to 8753 losses and a rapid record of 10548 wins to 15406 losses, Roman shows that chess is more a marathon than a sprint—and sometimes, endurance counts more than precision. His longest winning streak was an impressive 11 games, offset by a brutal 28-game losing streak—proof that even the best stumble, but it’s all about coming back swinging.

Roman's opening repertoire keeps opponents guessing. His "Unknown Opening" reigns supreme in blitz games with nearly 12,000 bat0tles fought, winning about 34% of them, while his mysterious “Top Secret” opening holds a slightly better win rate of 36.63%. In rapid games, these openings are just as “top secret,” holding win rates close to 40%.

Playing Style & Quirks

• Loves the endgame: he plays out ~71% of games fully—it’s where the real chess magic happens!
• Average moves per win hover around 62, but losses stretch longer, averaging over 70 moves—guess Roman doesn’t give up easily.
• White pieces yield him about a 40.7% win rate versus 35.13% with Black, so maybe he dances better on a certain side of the board.
• Experts say he has a comeback rate of nearly 88%—a phoenix rising from the ashes of lost pieces.
• Beware the tilt factor of 28% though; like all humans, frustration can occasionally sneak in.

Best Time to Challenge Roman:

Early risers take note: Roman’s psychological prime appears around 5 AM, but if that’s too early, he also has a knack for scoring wins during the quieter hours. Plus, blitz strategies might work better if your opponent’s been at it since dawn.

Recent Highlight Game

In a recent victory over Guest2872306930, Roman mesmerized with the Sicilian Defense, Smith-Morra Gambit (ECO B21). His aggressive opening moves quickly dismantled the opponent’s defenses, wrapping up the match in style with a resignation for the win. If patience and tactical sharpness are Roman’s weapons, this game was his battlecry.

Watch the game here

Legacy

With thousands of games recorded and a steadfast dedication to the sport, Roman B. is the chess player who keeps going even when the odds seem stacked. A bit of mystery, a dash of grit, and plenty of relentless spirit—that’s our djbesho. He might not yet be a grandmaster, but don’t be fooled; this player’s journey is still unfolding, one move at a time.