Vasilios Kotrotsos (Doukis)
FIDE Master – The Maestro of Fast and Furious Chess
Meet Vasilios Kotrotsos, known on the digital battlefield as "Doukis," a FIDE Master who has mastered the art of blitz, rapid, and bullet chess with remarkable flair and resilience. Whether it's a blistering 3-minute blitz or a strategic rapid game, Doukis has proven time and again that quick thinking and calm nerves are key to conquering opponents.
With a peak blitz rating soaring to an impressive 2505 points back in early 2020, Doukis is a force to be reckoned with on the board. Their rapid and bullet skills have also peaked at 2304 and 2344 respectively, proving versatility across all fast formats. And if you thought daily chess was a snooze fest, think again - Doukis scores with a peak daily rating just shy of 1800.
Playing Style & Personality
Known for an extremely low early resignation rate (0.8%), Doukis is the ultimate fighter, rarely throwing in the towel early and known for epic endgames — they reach the endgame in over 77% of their games! Endurance and tactical sharpness blend perfectly, evidenced by an astonishing 85% comeback rate after setbacks, making Doukis a nightmare for opponents who think they've got them cornered.
Average moves per game always hover around the mid-70s, reflecting a thoughtful pace even in blitz where puzzles and tricks abound. With a slight edge when playing White (a win rate of 54.54%) and near parity with Black (48.83%), no side is safe when facing Doukis.
Record & Recognizable Opponents
Over 2,100 wins in blitz alone, along with solid performances in Rapid and Bullet, showcase a robust competitive history. Doukis thrives most on weekends – Saturday boasts the best winning stats (~55%), especially around the 6 AM hour when most people are still dreaming — but not Doukis. This player is wide awake, ready to chess their socks off.
Opponents beware: Doukis holds a perfect win record against several challengers, including the likes of ibragim2005 and Schach_the_Monkey. Conversely, some foes like hikaru, seemingly vampiric in prowess, have stymied our hero with no wins to show.
Memorable Games
Most recently, on September 12, 2024, Doukis outwitted ibragim2005 by resignation in an English Opening battle showcasing sharp positional play and tactical precision. Another highlight included a crushing victory over Schach_the_Monkey utilizing the Caro-Kann defense with a strong counterattack.
Off the Board
When not calculating three moves ahead, Doukis probably enjoys a good coffee and chuckling over opponents’ blunders, knowing full well that every game is a story — filled with drama, tension, and the occasional lucky escape.
"Chess is not just a game, it's a battlefield where knights, queens, and pawns wage war with brainpower – and Doukis is proudly leading the charge!"