Roman Kozlov - The FIDE Master with a Blitzing Touch
Meet Roman Kozlov, a chess virtuoso who earned the prestigious title of FIDE Master, proving that brains indeed beat brawn—especially when a pawn can make a royal entrance on the board.
Roman's journey through the 64 squares is nothing short of a rollercoaster ride across the speed chess universe. From chaotic openings to razor-sharp endgames, Roman has dazzled opponents with a blitz peak rating soaring to a smashing 2659 in March 2020—just shy of grandmaster glory but close enough to envy many pros.
His bullet rating isn’t too shabby either, with a fiery peak at 2554, flashing quick moves like a knight on caffeine. Just watch out, because this player’s come-from-behind style boasts an 86.66% comeback rate, making losses look like mere plot twists in his grand narrative.
Playing Style & Signature Moves
Roman relishes the thrill of the endgame, engaging in complex battles that often extend beyond 75 moves, which is basically a chess movie marathon. With an average first capture on move 7, he prefers to develop quietly before unleashing tactical fireworks.
Versatile and unpredictable, some of Roman's favorite openings include the Closed Sicilian Defense Fianchetto Variation and the Caro Kann Defense Breyer Variation, with win rates close to 50%, proving he's not just about flashy tactics but also robust strategic foundations.
Recent Highlights
Roman's recent victories involve some crafty Polish Opening attacks and masterful checkmates against opponents like susueur and Smartpotato2015. His recent games often end with dramatic finishes, including winning by time or checkmate—because who wants to drag the game when the throne is within reach?
The Stats That Tell The Tale
- Blitz Record: 1,447 wins, 1,411 losses, and 229 draws. That's a lot of battles fought and survived!
- Bullet Record: An impressive 292 wins against 182 losses—speed demon alert!
- Preferred Time Control: Rapid, because sometimes you like a bit more leisure in your lightning-fast moves.
- Longest Winning Streak: 19 games. Like a boss on a tear!
- Tactical Awareness: Can rally with a stunning 86.66% comeback rate. Losing a piece? No worries—Roman has a 46.55% win rate after that humble setback.
- Psychological Resilience: With a tilt factor of just 17, Roman keeps calm when the heat is on. Perfect for those intense time scrambles (and avoiding punching the keyboard).
Fun Fact
Roman’s best time of day to play is technically 3 AM—because who needs sleep when you can checkmate in the witching hour?