Bogdan Dragusin

Bogdan Dragusin: The Marathon Mind of Chess

Meet Bogdan Dragusin, a chess player whose love for the game runs deeper than a pawn's sacrifice. With a blitz peak rating soaring to an impressive 2429 in 2025 and bullet rating maxing out spectacularly at 2465 that same year, Bogdan isn't just playing around—he’s storming through ranks like a knight on a never-ending quest.

Despite a less glamorous start around 2011 with daily ratings hovering near 1100, Bogdan’s progress is nothing short of legendary. He’s the kind of player who doesn’t rush to fold; with an 86.9 average moves per win in standard play, he’s winning marathons, not sprints. (His losses hover just below that, so he’s always fighting till the final move.) This tenacity is crowned by a 92.24% comeback rate, proving he’s not one to be written off even when the chips are down. Also, ever the tactician, he holds a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece—clearly, he’s all about turning adversity into triumph.

Opening Repertoires – From Pirc to “Unknown”

Bogdan’s style is a cocktail of guerilla warfare and methodical strategy. His most played openings? Strange as it seems, “Unknown Opening” leads the pack with thousands of blitz games—perhaps a nod to his mysterious, unpredictable side. But he also shows an affinity for the Pirc Defense's Maroczy Variation, a tricky choice that nets him a win rate surpassing 51% in blitz.

Blessed with a diverse toolkit, he doesn’t shy away from the Queen’s Pawn or the Caro-Kann—both fictional wrestlers and real chess openings. Unlike your average Joe, Bogdan’s positions rarely fall apart quickly—he only resigns early 0.8% of the time, preferring to battle like a gladiator till the very end.

Psychological Fortitude and Quirks

Ranked low on the tilt meter with a 12% tilt factor, Bogdan is as calm under pressure as a Zen master meditating atop a rook. However, there's a twist—his win rate is a humble 12.88% less in rated vs casual games, hinting that he might just enjoy the casual coffee house games more than the tension of high stakes.

And here's the kicker: no one’s caught him blinking where it matters—his one-sided losses are a mere 1.36%. In a world of dramatic blunders and rage quits, that’s as impressive as it gets. Oh, and if you're wondering about his typical hours of play, he surges in performance around 9 am and 11 am, and goes for the blitz with the confidence of a caffeine-fueled chess ninja.

Rivalries & Legends

Bogdan loves a good rivalry; his most frequent opponent is “bxb13,” with 123 duels (win rate about 47%). Recent foes like “krusinn11” and “depressingkitty00” add spice to his chess chronicles, though some opponents have yet to crack his code.

Summary

Whether you measure by ratings, resilience, or sheer game volume (Bogdan has played tens of thousands of blitz games!), one thing’s clear: this player is made for endurance and enjoyment alike. A force on the battlefield of 64 squares, Bogdan Dragusin is the kind of chess warrior who takes one step back only to deliver a ten-step checkmate.

Chess is not just a game to Bogdan. It’s a never-ending epic.