Vojtěch Zwardon - International Master of Chess
Known in the chess world as Herracek, Vojtěch Zwardon is an International Master with a knack for blitz battles that could make even the most seasoned grandmasters raise an eyebrow. With a blitz rating soaring above 2700 at his peak in 2024, Vojtěch has proven he's not just a slow thinker — he's a speed demon who thrives under time pressure.
Starting his blitz journey with a rating around 1943 in 2017, Vojtěch quickly scaled the ladder, averaging over 2576 in 2024 and maintaining a fierce presence on the 64 squares. His bullet play, though more modest, boasts a respectable 78.9% win rate in the limited games he’s tackled, showing that when the clock ticks down to seconds, Herracek is no stranger to wild attacks or lightning-fast tactics.
Vojtěch doesn't just play; he dominates endings, with an endgame frequency of nearly 77%, proving patience combined with tactical awareness: an 87.9% comeback rate and an almost mythical 98.5% win rate after losing a piece. If you catch him tilting (only an 11% tilt factor, thank you), you're probably just lucky — or enjoy seeing a master get frustrated.
Fun fact: Vojtěch once held a 14-game winning streak in blitz — that's a whole symphony of pawns pirouetting to victory. While his current winning streak rests at a humble zero (even titans have off days), don’t be fooled: his average games per year tower in the thousands, proving a true gladiator who lives for the rush of every tick and tock.
Opponents beware! Whether it's a casual Sunday or a 1 AM brainwave session, Herracek’s win rate tends to hover around half his games, with a spike in the early morning hours where he hits over 60% wins. If your brain isn't fully awake yet, you might just find yourself on the short side of a swift and stylish checkmate.
With strategic moves, a penchant for long, thoughtful endgames, and an arsenal of openings he guards like chess fanatics guard their secrets ("Top Secret" with 48.8% wins in blistering blitz), Vojtěch Zwardon is a player to watch.
In short: he plays fast, thinks deep, and never resigns early — except maybe when the coffee runs out.