Zbyněk Hráček

Zbyněk Hráček - The Czech Chess Maestro Known as "Roanga"

Born to make pawns tremble and bishops weep, Zbyněk Hráček, affectionately known in the chess circuits as Roanga, is a formidable force on the 64 squares. With a peak blitz rating soaring up to 2668 (achieved at the end of 2019), Zbyněk embodies the spirit of rapid-fire strategies blended with a calm, calculated approach.

His love affair with blitz chess has been nothing short of legendary, boasting a blitz win record of 384 wins against 295 losses and 62 draws. When the clock is ticking, nobody blinks faster than Roanga! His bullet rating might be modest at 1801, but don't let that fool you; his blitz games prove he's a speed demon with a brain full of tricks.

Opening Repertoire & Favorite Traps

Zbyněk is not a one-trick pony. From the Indian Game to the Ruy Lopez Berlin Defense, and the ultra-symmetrical variations of the English Opening, he plies his openings with both elegance and bite. His most successful opening? The English Opening Fianchetto Ultra Symmetrical Line with an eye-popping win rate of 81.82%. It's almost as if he’s whispering, “Surprise! Your symmetrical plans just got skewered.”

On the flip side, the notorious Sicilian Defense Open Najdorf English Attack tends to ruffle his feathers a bit, with a win rate of only 22.22%. Everyone has that one opening that makes them sweat — for Roanga, it’s this fiery Sicilian dragon’s roar.

Playing Style & Psychology

Why does Roanga win games lasting on average more than 79 moves? Because he’s a marathon player, not just a sprinter. His average moves to victory hover around 73, and he’s notorious for a strong endgame hustle — with an endgame frequency of 84.25%. If the pieces are still dancing, someone’s probably about to blunder... or bow down to Zbyněk’s tactical awareness.

His comeback rate after being worse? A staggering 87.05%, proving that even when the odds are against him, the game is far from over. Tilting? Barely — his tilt factor is a modest 7, showing that he’s mostly calm and collected, like a grandmaster Jedi in the eye of the storm.

Notable Achievements & Streaks

Behold the whopping 16-game winning streak that would make any chess engine pause for a moment. But beware — he’s also felt the sting of a 7-game losing streak, because even champions taste defeat. His psychological stamina and resilience in these battles are what separate the amateurs from the true masters.

Peak Blitz Rating

2668 — achieved on December 28, 2019. That’s not just good; that’s “can beat you before your queen gets dressed” good.

Fun Fact

Zbyněk’s best time to play? Bright and early at 08:00 AM — so if you want to challenge him, make sure you’re caffeinated and ready before breakfast. Also, his lucky opening might just be the French Defense Rubinstein Blackburne Defense — it keeps his opponents on their toes.

Recent Glory: A Sneak Peek at a Winning Game

In a recent brutal blitz battle against raswi, Roanga showcased his mastery of the Indian Game with a sneaky pawn push and some knight acrobatics, finally winning by resignation after an exhausting 38-move dance.

1. d4 Nf6 2. Bf4 g6 3. Nc3 d5 4. e3 Bg7 5. h4 h5 6. Nf3 O-O 7. Nb5 Na6 8. Be2 c6 9. Nc3 Bf5 10. Ne5 c5 11. Bxa6 bxa6 12. dxc5 Qa5 13. Qd4 Ne4 14. b4 Qa3 15. Nxe4 dxe4 16. O-O Rad8 17. Qc4 Be6 18. Qxe4 Bd5 19. Qd3 Qxb4 20. Qd4 Qb7 21. Qc3 Rc8 22. f3 Qc7 23. Rad1 e6 24. Qd4 Rfd8 25. Qb2 Qxc5 26. Rd2 Rb8 27. Qd4 Qxd4 28. Rxd4 Rb2 29. c4 f6 30. Nxg6 e5 31. Rxd5 Rxd5 32. Ne7+ Kf7 33. Nxd5 exf4 34. Nxf4 Rxa2 35. Rc1 Bf8 36. c5 Ke8 37. c6 Kd8 38. Ne6+ 1-0
  

Ready to dive into Zbyněk Hráček’s games? Keep an eye out for the subtle threats, the deep preparation (Median Opening Prep Depth about 3-4 moves), and a player who’s as comfortable in a calm positional slugfest as he is in a wild tactical melee. Remember — this isn’t just chess, it’s Roanga’s playground.