Player Profile: Никита Дергунов (aka Pofaza)
Meet Никита Дергунов, a chess warrior with a rapid spirit and a flair for dramatic comebacks! Despite a modest peak rating of 844 in Rapid chess back in 2021, Никита has proven to be quite the resilient player, boasting a remarkable 60% comeback rate after losing material. Yes, when the going gets tough, Никита gets tactical!
Playing Style & Strengths
- Favours Rapid time controls — patience is a virtue, but adrenaline is better.
- Has a knack for early captures, typically landing the first capture around move 6.
- White pieces are a bit more stubborn, winning about 38.6% of games, while Black fares slightly better at 43.4%.
- Loves the King's Pawn Opening with an impressive win rate of around 73%, making e4 moves a deadly opening statement.
- Not afraid of classic defenses — the Scandinavian and Sicilian appear frequently in the opening repertoire.
Stats Snapshot
Overall, Никита's record hovers near the equilibrium of 45 wins, 50 losses, and 13 draws in Rapid games. In Bullet and Blitz, the player is less active but always eager to learn from each battle.
Fun fact: Никита seems to have a soft spot for early resignations with a 7.7% rate — probably doesn't like dragging out hopeless losses.
Memorable Moments
One of the most brilliant recent battles took place on December 22, 2021, when Никита (Pofaza) demonstrated tactical precision to force the opponent adzikou into resignation. Starting boldly with a queen sortie (Qh5), it ended in a triumphant attack culminating in an overwhelming pawn advance and promotion on move 41.
Rivalries & Challenges
While Никита shines against many opponents (with a very respectable 60%+ win rate against some strong players), "danilnajdin" remains a nemesis with 14 straight losses — clearly a rivalry for future chapters!
Off The Board
When Никита isn't storming the chessboard, they might be contemplating the mysteries of why the queen always gets the best dance moves in chess—rumored to secretly believe the bishop is just a posh pawn with a fancy hat.
All hail the resilient and clever Никита "Pofaza" Дергунов — the player who never stops moving pawns, or the goalposts!