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Roman Ganzhurov: The FIDE Master with a Blitzy Flair

Roman Ganzhurov, also known online by the nickname Lucky_Puncher, is a formidable FIDE Master whose chess journey is nothing short of a rollercoaster ride—fast-paced, thrilling, and packed with strategic punches.

Rising Through the Ranks

Since beginning with a modest blitz rating of 1559 in mid-2019, Roman has made a meteoric rise — reaching an impressive peak blitz rating of 2655 in mid-2024. Not one to rest on their laurels, this player shows a steady upward trend with a playing style that thrives on complex endgames and tactical awareness, boasting an 85.73% endgame frequency and a striking 89.04% comeback rate when down a piece.

Style & Stamina

Roman's average game length indicates a thoughtful battler, winning typically after about 72 moves, but ready for fighty, drawn-out war zones with a losing average nearing 85 moves. The board is their battlefield, and surrender is rare—their early resignation rate sits at zero, proving they like to scrap till the bitter end.

Keeping It Fast and Furious

Known for blitz prowess over bullet, Roman shines brightest under the ticking clock, performing best in evening hours—6pm being their 'golden hour' with a whopping 80% win rate. With over 970 blitz games logged, their record rings in at a robust 497 wins against 443 losses.

Strategic Opener Mastery

While Roman's opening choice keep some opponents guessing (played over 700 games with “Unknown Opening”, winning close to 52%), their “Top Secret” repertoire adds an element of mystery and challenge, if a little riskier with a slightly less stellar win rate near 46%.

Highlight Reel

Roman’s recent battles are no less thrilling — the latest win came by resignation after a dazzling display in the Nimzo-Indian Defense: St. Petersburg Variation (ECO E43), demonstrating sharp positional understanding and relentless attack.

Champion of Comebacks and Complexities

With a 48.89% success rate after losing material and a tilt factor of just 7, Roman embodies resilience and calm under pressure—a chess warrior who knows sometimes it’s not about winning every exchange, but winning the war.

Trivia & Fun Facts

• Longest winning streak: 9 games (lucky or skillful? We say both!)
• Loves the late-night grind: over 60% wins between 11pm and 4am
• Mostly undefeated against a long list of opponents with a perfect 100% win rate versus many rivals—fear anyone?

Roman Ganzhurov is truly a player who turns chess into a blitzing art form, blending sharp tactics, iron will, and a sprinkle of “lucky punch” magic to keep opponents on their toes. Whether they’re storming the board or patiently weaving strategy, Roman proves that FIDE Master isn’t just a title—it’s a statement.