Roman Dehtiarov IM

Overview — Roman Dehtiarov (GalaxyRoman)

Roman Dehtiarov, known online as GalaxyRoman, is an International Master (FIDE) and a true blitz specialist. Famous for long, tactical games and a stubborn will to fight until the final move, Roman blends practical calculation with a love for sharp openings. He has climbed to a peak Blitz performance of 2895 (2024-09-10) — a milestone that underlines his status among fast-time-control elites.

Playing style & strengths

Roman’s play is energetic, resilient and often decisive — perfect SEO-friendly tags: chess tactics, blitz chess, comeback specialist.

• Tactical recovery: high comeback rate (about 39%) and an impressive 84.62% win rate after losing a piece — they know how to turn chaos into advantage.
• Endgame savvy: plays long decisive games (avg moves per win ≈ 89) and reaches endgames frequently (endgame frequency ~89.6%).
• Mental game: tilt factor 9 — prone to emotion like any passionate competitor, but current winning streaks show strong focus.
• Best time to catch Roman online: early morning (06:00) — try not to wake them up before 05:45 unless you want fireworks.

Preferred time control & habits

Roman prefers Blitz above all else — fast, tactical, unforgiving. Their overall profile favors quick decision-making and aggressive opening choices that promise imbalance and complications.

• Preferred time control: Blitz (specialist).
• Average decisive game length: roughly 90–100 moves in many months — long for blitz, which tells you these are entertaining slugfests.
• Average first capture appears around move 8 — an early fight is often the name of the game.

Notable openings & repertoire

Roman’s opening choices are eclectic but effective — they gravitate toward systems that lead to dynamic play.

• Signature weapon: Sicilian Defense: Closed — heavy usage and strong results in blitz.
• Caro-Kann Defense — a reliable second string with solid practical success.
• Ruy Lopez: Closed and Morphy lines — classical setups mixed with modern tactical ideas.
• Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack — an unorthodox pick that delivers surprisingly high win rates.
• Quick opening snapshot (Blitz highlights): Sicilian Closed, Caro-Kann, French, English Agincourt, and several aggressive gambits.

Career highlights & streaks

Roman’s career on fast time controls is studded with long streaks and memorable runs.

• Titled: International Master (FIDE).
• Longest winning streak: 36 games — yes, really. Bring popcorn.
• Current winning streak: 7 games (and counting).
• Longest losing streak: 9 games — even GalaxyRoman hits a black hole now and then.
• Peak performances across years have made Roman a familiar name in top blitz pools.

Opponents & head-to-head

Roman logs heavy volume against a handful of online rivals — these are the players they’ve met most often:

• andrewmaco — most-played opponent (45 games). See profile: Andrei Macovei
• blitzstream — 42 games
• khatanbaatarbazar — 37 games
• yan_dyomin2010 — 35 games
• siciliannaga — 34 games

Win rates vary by day and hour: Roman tends to do best in morning hours (notably 06:00 and 07:00) and posts solid weekday results — great data if you’re planning a challenge.

Sample game — short illustrative blitz miniature

Below is a compact example of the quick tactical duels Roman loves. Load it into a viewer that understands PGN placeholders:

Data & visual tools

For a quick visual of Roman’s Blitz trajectory, view the interactive chart:

Want to deep-dive? Look up openings, opponent matchups, and month-by-month trends — Roman’s record is rich with study material for players who love tactical, endgame-heavy blitz.

Quick facts (at-a-glance)

• Name: Roman Dehtiarov (GalaxyRoman)
• Title: International Master (FIDE)
• Preferred time control: Blitz
• Notable streaks: 36-game winning streak / 9-game losing streak
• Style keywords: tactical, resilient, endgame-prone, comeback specialist