Player Profile: Rezafaj
Rezafaj’s chess journey began in 2021, starting out near a Rapid rating of 559 and climbing to a peak of 1032 the following year. Over time, they have played thousands of Rapid games (over 3,400), maintaining a close balance between wins and losses (1634 wins vs. 1622 losses) along with 173 draws. In 2025, Rezafaj’s Rapid rating has settled at 730, reflecting a willingness to continuously compete and refine their play.
A notable aspect of their style is an endgame-focused approach—over 60% of their victories involve deeper endgame play. Strikingly, they manage comebacks in 65% of challenging situations and sometimes secure victory even after losing material. Although early resignations occur 6% of the time, they also show strong resilience, making the majority of their matches quite competitive.
Opening preferences provide a clear sense of Rezafaj’s wide-ranging exploration: the Van’t Kruijs Opening appears most often (639 games), followed by the Saragossa Opening (333 games) and the Caro-Kann Defense (243 games). Their most successful lines include Alekhine’s Defense (around a 64% win rate) and the Scandinavian Defense (nearly 58% win rate), indicating a capacity for creative counterattacks. Along the way, they’ve tallied a personal best winning streak of ten consecutive games.
From a psychological perspective, a tilt factor of 10 suggests a measured response to tough losses, with only a moderate dip in performance afterward. Rezafaj also performs slightly better in rated games compared to casual ones, showing a 14% higher win rate when the stakes matter. Time-of-day patterns hint that peak performances often occur early in the morning, though strong showings can happen at various hours.
Whether experimenting with nuanced openings or taking games into long endgames, Rezafaj consistently demonstrates a love for the board. Their record shows a fighter’s spirit, always searching for the next tactic or opportunity to turn the tables. With steady dedication through the years, they will undoubtedly continue to grow and showcase their distinctive style against chess enthusiasts worldwide.
