Nikolay Dercachev

Nikolay Dercachev: The Rapid Riddler of the Board

Meet Nikolay Dercachev, a chess player who makes the chessboard his playground and his opponents occasionally confused spectators. Known in the chess community as NikolayD92, he has experienced a rollercoaster ride of ELO ratings that tell a story of resilience, strategic evolution, and a few spectacular blunders that only added character to his game.

Early Career & Rise

Starting around 2020, Nikolay was that promising player with a chess rating fluctuating between 700 and 900 in rapid games—imagine a pawn slowly learning to promote to a queen. Despite some tough losses, the fire was there: rapid play saw him proving his skills enough to shrug off early setbacks.

The Strategic Specialist

Known for favoring the Van't Kruijs Opening in blitz, his win rate in this unorthodox opening blazes at an impressive 86.7% in blitz and 81.15% in bullet, which basically means ”Try me if you dare!”. This unique choice often catches opponents off guard, making them wonder if they're preparing for chess or a puzzle championship.

Playing Style

• Signature traits: Balanced between tactical punches and strategic patience.
• Endgame Enthusiast: Nikolay fights hard until the end, with a 34.54% endgame frequency — that's a lot of late-game drama!
• Average Battle Length: 39 moves for wins, a smidgen longer at 47 for losses — so even in defeat, the fight's real.
• Psychological Battles: Has a tilt factor of 21, so sometimes the brain says "calm," but the knight leaps forward anyway!

Notable Stats and Achievements

Nikolay's peak rapid rating climbed to a dazzling 1453 in June 2025 — a testament to his continuous improvement and perseverance. His peak blitz and bullet ratings both climbed above 1300+ early in his chess journey, showcasing his rapid-fire skills.

Memorable Moments

His most recent triumph was a sensational checkmate against marawanelshik using a tricky line in the French Defense. The final move, Qh8#, was the cherry on the cake of a tactical feast, proving once again that Nikolay loves to end games with a flourish.

Favorite Openings

- Rapid: His trusty "Three Knights Opening" holds a solid 58% win rate, but don’t count the King's Pawn Opening out.
- Blitz & Bullet: The ever-surprising Van't Kruijs Opening is his go-to move, with win rates close to 80% across both.
- Daily: A bit of variation here, but the Four Knights Game Italian and Petrovs Defense keep popping up with respectable success.

Signature Opponents

He's battled toughest against dedushkamisha01 with over 170 games—a true rivalry with nearly equal wins and losses, but plenty of chess drama. When facing sampadxchess, Nikolay boasts an 81% win rate—clearly, he's got a special trick up his sleeve against them.

Quick Chess Wit

With a Longest Winning Streak of 33 games, Nikolay might be thinking of naming his next pet "Streak". And his comeback rate after losing a piece? An impressive 63%! Let this be a message: never count him out just because he lost a bishop — he’s probably already setting up a trap.

Why Follow Nikolay?

Whether you're into rapid games or just love watching stubborn spirit and clever tactics, Nikolay Dercachev is your guy. His games are the perfect mix of strategy, enthusiasm, and a dash of delightful surprise — sometimes even involving rare openings no one sees coming.

Keep your eyes on this battlefield; the story of NikolayD92 is just getting interesting.