Vlastimil Píza - The FIDE Master with a Rapid Rise and Tactical Flair
Meet Vlastimil Píza, a chess enthusiast who has earned the prestigious title of FIDE Master and is known by the username fialovydrak in the digital chess realms. His journey in the competitive chess arena is nothing short of inspiring, peppered with moments of brilliance, strategic comebacks, and a sprinkle of lighthearted charm.
Vlastimil primarily shines in the Rapid format, boasting a peak rating close to 2500 in 2020 — a testament to his quick thinking and adaptability under ticking clocks. He carries a robust record of over 8,700 wins in rapid games, showing persistence despite losses and draws. His most commendable skill? An astonishing 100% win rate after losing a piece, proving that giving up is never in his vocabulary. With a longest winning streak of 16 games, he clearly knows how to ride his momentum to victory.
In Blitz games, Vlastimil exhibits equal tenacity and aggression with a peak rating surpassing 2300 and an impressive tally of over 9,800 wins. Although his bullet chess experience is quite limited, he has still managed to secure victories with a win rate of 75% in those lightning-fast battles — a hint that he could shake them up if he decided to dive deeper.
Stylistically, this chess master thrives in the endgame, engaging in long, thoughtful battles with an average of 73 moves per win, indicating patience and precision. His "early resignation rate" is relatively low, reflecting his fighter spirit and deep will to wrangle out every tactical advantage until the end. It’s no wonder his win rate from the white side is a noble 57.59%, while as black, he remains fiercely competitive with a 54.27% success rate.
When not mesmerized by chessboards, Vlastimil might well be plotting comebacks — his comeback rate is a staggering 87.48%, showing he’s the person you want on your team when the chips are down. And if things tilt against him, well, his tilt factor is 10 — which means he rarely lets frustration cloud his play, but when he does, it’s just part of the rollercoaster that makes chess exciting.
Fun fact: Vlastimil loves the mysteries behind the "Top Secret" openings in his games, where he has an even better win rate than most, keeping opponents on their toes and guessing his next move.
To sum up, Vlastimil Píza is a chess force blending tactical wizardry, resilience, and good humor. Whether squeezing out wins from impossible positions or dazzling with strategic brilliance, he is a player who makes every game a captivating story — for friend and foe alike.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| juliorlando202047 | 34W / 65L / 8D | |
| bosko1958 | 57W / 36L / 5D | |
| rifkisaad | 47W / 17L / 19D | |
| seifara | 33W / 25L / 18D | |
| easypickings4u | 39W / 18L / 8D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2363 | |||
| 2023 | 2310 | |||
| 2022 | 2254 | |||
| 2021 | 2287 | 2163 | ||
| 2020 | 2307 | 2320 | ||
| 2019 | 2153 | 1942 | ||
| 2018 | 2109 | |||
| 2017 | 2044 | 2038 | ||
| 2016 | 2112 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1053W / 532L / 247D | 1011W / 589L / 232D | 80.2 |
| 2023 | 1244W / 624L / 264D | 1180W / 702L / 285D | 79.2 |
| 2022 | 899W / 429L / 173D | 824W / 499L / 177D | 77.1 |
| 2021 | 1038W / 593L / 226D | 1001W / 636L / 211D | 79.0 |
| 2020 | 464W / 455L / 145D | 434W / 499L / 140D | 80.2 |
| 2019 | 1148W / 637L / 206D | 1107W / 654L / 253D | 77.7 |
| 2018 | 1325W / 735L / 248D | 1293W / 819L / 206D | 77.4 |
| 2017 | 1010W / 512L / 116D | 921W / 593L / 121D | 76.7 |
| 2016 | 1378W / 699L / 197D | 1277W / 820L / 187D | 78.5 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Opening | 14481 | 7940 | 4737 | 1804 | 54.8% |
| Top Secret | 1384 | 809 | 404 | 171 | 58.5% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Opening | 14356 | 8187 | 4799 | 1370 | 57.0% |
| Top Secret | 3043 | 1668 | 1086 | 289 | 54.8% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 16 | 0 |
| Losing | 10 | 1 |