Roven Vogel - Grandmaster of the 64 Squares
Meet Roven Vogel, the chess virtuoso whose pieces seem to move by their own minds—except when they don’t (and yes, even Grandmasters have those days). Roven earned the prestigious title of Grandmaster from FIDE, cementing their place among the chess elite.
A Blitz Sorcerer
Roven’s blitz rating has been a real rollercoaster—in a thrilling, record-breaking way. Starting out with a modest rating in 2016, Roven quickly shot up to a blistering peak of over 3000 in 2024 Blitz games. With an average blitz rating hovering high around 2800+, they’ve dazzled opponents with lightning-fast moves and tactical wizardry.
Rapid and Bullet: Not Just a One-Trick Pony
While Roven’s blitz stats are jaw-dropping, their rapid and bullet prowess are nothing to sneeze at either. With rapid ratings surpassing 2000 and bullet victories boasting a 60% win rate, NavorLegov shows they can dominate in any tempo. Their bullet games often play out with breathtaking speed—because why think slow when you can think faster?
Record Breaker and Streak Holder
Imagine winning 18 games in a row—no pressure, right? Roven once went on a roaring winning streak of 18, and even now keeps the streak alive, always ready for the next challenger. Their overall blitz record? Over 6500 wins, with resilience to spare.
Strategic Mind & Psychological Fortitude
Roven doesn’t just throw pieces around; they carefully craft their battles, averaging over 80 moves per win and a laser-sharp tactical awareness with a nearly 100% win rate even after losing a piece. Resilience is their middle name—or at least it should be. Sometimes Roven tilts a bit (who doesn’t?), but with a tilt factor of 9, it just adds flavor to the games.
The Most Played & Most Respected Rivals
From battling the likes of gm_dmitrij to clashing with chesswarrior2018, Roven’s top opponents have tested—and been tested by—their incredible skills. Friendly rivalries and dramatic duels are all part of the legend of Roven Vogel.
Fun Fact
Despite the deep strategist inside, Roven’s opponent records reveal some love–hate relationships, including perfect wins against some adversaries and very awkward losses against others. But hey, isn’t that what keeps chess fun?
In sum: Roven Vogel is a chess powerhouse with a touch of humor, a fierce competitor who thrives under pressure, and a grandmaster whose games weave stories of brilliance, resilience, and a dash of chess mischief.
Overall Performance
Roven, your recent rapid games show a strong and positive trend with a strength adjusted win rate of about 77% and a consistent rating increase of 451 points over the last 6 months. This is an excellent achievement reflecting your growing understanding and skills in rapid chess.
Recent Game Highlights
- Your most recent win demonstrates effective use of the Reti Opening, where you skillfully applied pressure and capitalized on tactical opportunities, forcing your opponent to resign.
- In a previous victory, your handling of the Scandinavian Defense – Closed Variation showed an understanding of positional play, which led to a successful checkmate.
- The games often feature a well-timed central pawn push and active piece play, exemplified by moves like advancing your pawns to gain space and developing knights and bishops toward the center.
Losses and Areas to Improve
Looking at your recent losses:
- One loss was in a Giuoco Piano game where you faced positional and structural challenges. Pay attention to pressure on pawns and piece coordination in the middle game to avoid falling behind in material or activity.
- In a very short loss, you encountered an early opening problem in the Indian Game. It suggests focusing on solid opening principles and further exploring opening theory to confidently navigate the opening phase.
- Be mindful of endgame techniques; several games showed tight positions where precise calculation and patience could convert small advantages or defend difficult positions effectively.
Suggestions for Continued Improvement
- Continue studying your successful openings deeply, like the Reti and Scandinavian Defense, to improve familiarity with typical plans and tactical motifs.
- Review critical moments from your losses, especially in the middle to endgame transition, to identify patterns where opponents exploited weaknesses.
- Practice endgame fundamentals such as rook endings and pawn promotion tactics to bolster your confidence in close positions.
- Consider incorporating tactical puzzles focusing on pinning, forks, and discovered attacks, as those often appear in your winning games.
Encouragement
Your consistent rating increase and strong performance indicate you're on the right path. Keep up the focused training and reflect on each game to continue this positive momentum.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| James Mortimer | 3W / 2L / 1D | |
| Grigor Grigorov | 6W / 9L / 4D | |
| kacperkacprzak | 3W / 2L / 1D | |
| kairos-23 | 3W / 0L / 0D | |
| kaphrep | 1W / 1L / 0D | |
| Jonas Bjerre | 6W / 7L / 2D | |
| Luis Paulo Supi | 12W / 22L / 4D | |
| Manu David | 7W / 11L / 1D | |
| Murad İbrahimli | 16W / 23L / 10D | |
| highnessvictory | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Igor Kovalenko | 23W / 51L / 12D | |
| Dmitrij Kollars | 26W / 40L / 18D | |
| Peter Michalik | 32W / 35L / 11D | |
| Zdenko Kozul | 40W / 25L / 12D | |
| Kevin Bordi | 42W / 22L / 8D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2856 | 3000 | ||
| 2024 | 2935 | 2033 | ||
| 2023 | 2939 | |||
| 2022 | 2882 | |||
| 2021 | 2692 | 1582 | ||
| 2020 | 2429 | 2764 | ||
| 2019 | 2459 | 2731 | 1464 | |
| 2018 | 2557 | 2678 | 1602 | |
| 2017 | 2333 | 2445 | ||
| 2016 | 2347 | 2648 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 511W / 353L / 122D | 462W / 405L / 115D | 87.3 |
| 2024 | 543W / 383L / 133D | 479W / 431L / 143D | 89.8 |
| 2023 | 573W / 393L / 152D | 530W / 458L / 133D | 88.9 |
| 2022 | 260W / 147L / 56D | 229W / 178L / 71D | 89.6 |
| 2021 | 348W / 260L / 99D | 333W / 304L / 80D | 87.5 |
| 2020 | 353W / 277L / 101D | 326W / 323L / 89D | 85.5 |
| 2019 | 475W / 322L / 87D | 433W / 356L / 91D | 85.8 |
| 2018 | 684W / 383L / 128D | 609W / 482L / 125D | 84.0 |
| 2017 | 180W / 137L / 31D | 180W / 143L / 32D | 85.7 |
| 2016 | 110W / 45L / 11D | 116W / 41L / 9D | 77.8 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann Defense | 528 | 242 | 228 | 58 | 45.8% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 512 | 246 | 202 | 64 | 48.0% |
| English Opening: Agincourt Defense | 398 | 184 | 157 | 57 | 46.2% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 331 | 183 | 108 | 40 | 55.3% |
| QGD: 3.Nc3 Bb4 | 272 | 133 | 107 | 32 | 48.9% |
| Amazon Attack | 260 | 151 | 85 | 24 | 58.1% |
| Slav Defense | 254 | 130 | 81 | 43 | 51.2% |
| QGD: 4.Nf3 | 236 | 122 | 86 | 28 | 51.7% |
| QGD: 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.e3 | 211 | 102 | 81 | 28 | 48.3% |
| Slav Defense: Bonet Gambit | 207 | 104 | 70 | 33 | 50.2% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 66 | 35 | 28 | 3 | 53.0% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 60 | 38 | 19 | 3 | 63.3% |
| Amar Gambit | 42 | 22 | 15 | 5 | 52.4% |
| Modern | 36 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 30 | 21 | 9 | 0 | 70.0% |
| Czech Defense | 24 | 13 | 9 | 2 | 54.2% |
| King's Indian Attack | 23 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 39.1% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 20 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 80.0% |
| Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit | 18 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 88.9% |
| English Opening: Caro-Kann Defensive System | 17 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 47.1% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Slav Defense: Alekhine Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 18 | 0 |
| Losing | 9 | 1 |