Roman Rezai: The Enigmatic Chess Warrior
Also known by his online alias Ro45man, Roman Rezai is a player whose chess journey is as mysterious as his favorite opening, which remains Top Secret. With a rapid rating that soared to 926 in 2024 before settling comfortably around 700 in 2025, Roman has been a determined competitor on the digital boards.
Roman’s style might be described as a finely balanced cocktail of resilience and cunning. With an impressive comeback rate of 53.33% and a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece, he clearly knows how to turn tides and keep opponents guessing. However, early resignations sneak up 9.8% of the time, proving that even Ro45man knows when it's time to save his energy for the next battle.
Playing mostly in Rapid games, Roman has amassed 215 wins out of 410 games using that mysterious opening, boasting a solid 52.4% win rate. Blitz? Less dominant, but still spirited, with a win ratio just shy of 42%. Daily chess? Let’s just say Roman treats it like a casual stroll rather than a fierce fight.
Known for an average of roughly 46 moves per victory and 51 moves in defeat, Roman's games are often epic duels rather than quick skirmishes. His longest winning streak reached 9 games, hinting at a streaky spirit that bursts into brilliance on the battlefield.
His psychological game shows a tilt factor of 6—meaning he keeps his cool fairly well but isn't above the occasional sigh when things don't go his way. Favoring white with a 55% win rate, Roman is not intimidated by tough opponents, some of whom he’s faced up to 75 times, like farshidfakhri, maintaining a near 50% success rate.
Roman shines brightest on Wednesdays with a 67.86% win rate and prefers the morning and midday hours, especially at 11 a.m. when his win rate climbs to 62.5%. Perhaps inspired by the coffee and the quiet before the day’s hustle.
Outside the game, one might imagine Roman clutching a cup of tea, pondering his next move with a mix of patience and tactical brilliance. Whether dazzling his foes in rapid-fire blitz or crafting deep strategies in rapid games, Roman Rezai remains a player to watch—enigmatic, relentless, and with a penchant for secrecy.
