Dejan Tasev FM

Dejan Tasev - FIDE Master

Dejan Tasev, often known in the online chess world as DTChess, is a formidable FIDE Master whose blitz skills have left many opponents both baffled and amazed. Sporting a sharp tactical mind and an uncanny ability to bounce back from near defeat, Dejan is a true modern-day chess warrior. While his rapid and bullet ratings show considerable versatility, it’s in the blitz arena where he truly shines, boasting a peak rating of 2739 as of May 2024.

Since bursting onto the scene in 2018 with a blitz rating of 2604, Dejan’s climb up the ranks has been nothing short of spectacular — if chess ratings were mountains, he's just reached Everest's summit... and then some! Known for his dogged tenacity (an impressive comeback rate of over 81%), he combines strategic patience with a penchant for swift, precise attacks. His average winning games last a solid 76 moves, suggesting he savors the struggle, grinding down opponents with both finesse and stamina.

With a win rate of just over 48% in a breathtaking 14,000+ blitz games, Dejan has turned the chessboard into a battleground of wits — often emerging victorious after complex battles against equally stubborn foes. Always ready to mix it up, his favorite openings in bullet games include a near-perfect Scandinavian Defense where he boasts a stunning 92.86% win rate — talk about putting the “scandi” in "scandinavian domination"! Meanwhile, his mastery of the Caro-Kann Defense has opponents shaking in their boots, surrendering without a fight.

Dejan’s style is a paradox wrapped in a riddle: he rarely resigns early, preferring to duel deep into endgames — nearly 80% of his games reach such intense finales. His slightly higher win rate with White (51.6%) confirms he’s a force to be reckoned with right out of the gate, though Black players beware: his near 47% win rate with Black proves he is equally deadly on the dark squares.

Psychologically, Dejan has a tilt factor of 20, so even if the chess gods rain misfortune his way, he shakes it off quicker than you can say “checkmate.” His best hours to play? The mornings and midday, where his win rate peaks around 55-58%. So if you see a rating surge happening between 8 AM and 12 PM chess-time, you can bet your pawns it’s Dejan in full flow.

Highlights of recent battles include a stylish finish in May 2025 where he vanquished an opponent using the Scandinavian Defense’s Mieses-Kotrc Main Line, clinching victory by resignation after a series of clever exchanges and relentless pressure. A true testament to his prowess and deep understanding of chess nuances.

Outside the board, Dejan might just be plotting his next brilliant move or secretly convinced that every pawn is a little soldier on a grand campaign — either way, chess fans worldwide eagerly watch his games, eager to witness the next magic trick from DTChess.