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Peter Bazuka

moazim BA Since 2012 (Active) Chess.com ♟♟♟
50.9%- 39.4%- 9.6%
Bullet 1199
1W 2L 0D
Blitz 2422
15166W 11727L 2858D
Rapid 1282
12W 22L 4D
Daily 400
0W 1L 0D

Overview

Peter Bazuka (also known online as moazim) is a fast, fearless blitz specialist with a knack for tactical fireworks and stubborn comebacks. He prefers Blitz time controls and has built a reputation for long decisive games, high endgame activity, and an uncanny ability to turn lost positions into wins. Expect sharp Sicilians, a comfortable French Advance when White, and plenty of surprises from unconventional lines.

Playing style & strengths

Bazuka blends aggressive opening choice with deep practical endgame play. Key traits:

  • Favours tactical complexity — strong comeback rate and solid win-after-losing-piece statistics.
  • Endgame-savvy: plays long, technical games (high AvgMovesPerWin and EndgameFrequency).
  • Psychologically resilient: low tilt overall and a noted ability to bounce back.
  • Best times: often most dangerous around the early-morning and late-night blitz hours (a quirky preference that suits nomadic opening novelties).

Career highlights

  • Peak Blitz rating: 2521 (2026-02-12) — reached during an impressive run in 2026.
  • Huge blitz experience: thousands of rated blitz games with strong win totals and a history of long winning streaks.
  • Known for the Accelerated Dragon and several Sicilian sub-variations as a go-to battleground.
  • Excellent practical results versus regular rivals and many long, instructive games available for study.

Favorite openings

Peter leans into dynamic, fighting systems — both as White and Black. Highlights from blitz play include:

  • Sicilian Defense — Accelerated Dragon (win-focused, very frequently played)
  • French Defense — Advance Variation (one of his most successful White setups)
  • Sicilian Defense — Alapin and Closed forms
  • Hungarian Opening — Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit (an offbeat but effective choice)
  • Modern Defense (flexible and practical in rapid tactical skirmishes)

Explore a visual progression of his blitz trajectory:

Blitz Rating253023972263213019962012: 20402014: 22462016: 22382017: 22392018: 22242019: 23142020: 22162021: 23022022: 22062023: 22792024: 23342025: 23312026: 24862012201420162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Notable games & study material

A short example game (familiar Accelerated Dragon themes) — click to replay in the viewer:

Rivals & frequent opponents

Peter has developed recurring rivalries with several regulars on the server; these are the most-played opponents and a great place to find instructive encounters:

  • romanakopov — long-running rivalry (140 games)
  • aflatunmamedov — another frequent opponent (116 games)
  • Tom Borvander — many decisive, tactical battles (110 games)
  • Julio Abella — strong head-to-head record

Fun facts & placeholders

  • Peter often closes out wins after very long games — AvgMovesPerWin reflects marathon-style victories.
  • Preferred time control: Blitz — the arena where moazim truly shines.
  • Quick links for deeper exploration:
    Blitz Rating253023972263213019962012: 20402014: 22462016: 22382017: 22392018: 22242019: 23142020: 22162021: 23022022: 22062023: 22792024: 23342025: 23312026: 24862012201420162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
    and a replayable sample game above.
  • Want to dig into openings? Search his Accelerated Dragon games — it’s where the fireworks start.

Contact & follow

To follow Peter’s games and watch the blitz rollercoaster, search the username “moazim” on the platform. For study, start with his Accelerated Dragon and French Advance games — they’re a goldmine of practical ideas and tactical lessons.

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