About Roman Pyrih
Roman Pyrih is an International Master of chess, known for his strength and consistency, especially in blitz chess. With a keen tactical awareness and a preference for the fast-paced game, Roman has reached impressive ratings, peaking at nearly 2970 in blitz and breaking the 2750 barrier in bullet games. His chess journey is filled with strategic depth and exciting openings, making him a formidable opponent on the board.
Playing Style and Strengths
Roman favors sharp and dynamic play, often thriving in blitz games where quick thinking is paramount. His games frequently showcase a deep understanding of complex positions, maneuvering with finesse in middlegames and endgames alike.
- Preferred time control: Blitz
- Strong endgame skills with a high frequency of endgames in his play
- Aggressive and tactical, but not shy to draw or resign early when needed
- Resilient with a solid comeback rate and good win rate even after losing material
Opening Highlights
Roman’s opening repertoire is versatile, with noticeable preferences in different formats:
- Bullet: Great success with Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation (71.9% win rate) and the Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit (79% win rate)
- Blitz: Loves the Caro-Kann Defense and Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, showing solid results with both
- Rapid: Excellent results with less common lines like the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation (77.8% win rate) and Four Knights Game (75% win rate)
Notable Statistics and Records
- Peak Blitz rating: 2969 (2025-08-16)
- Peak Bullet rating: 2754 (2025-07-25)
- Total Blitz games played: over 6,600 with a near 50% win rate
- Longest winning streak: 24 games — no pressure there!
- Typical game length averages around 85-90 moves, proving patience even in blitz
- Best time of day to play: around 2:00 AM — clearly a night owl at the chessboard
Fun Facts
- Roman's favorite day for winning is Wednesday, with a 49.3% win rate.
- His opening versatility means opponents never know what’s coming next — from the Amar Gambit to the Pterodactyl Variation!
- His resilience shines after losing a piece, winning nearly 45% of such battles — a true fighter!