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Роман Вензель

Username: RODODENDRON88

Playing Since: 2024-07-09 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Rapid: 2391
101W / 33L / 18D
Blitz: 2466
730W / 496L / 100D
Bullet: 2250
543W / 453L / 53D

Роман Вензель (Username: RODODENDRON88)

Meet Роман Вензель, a chess enthusiast who dances fluidly between Blitz, Rapid, and Bullet formats with the agility of a grandmaster in training and the wit of a seasoned tactician. With peak ratings soaring to 2463 in Blitz, 2348 in Rapid, and 2263 in Bullet, Роман has firmly established himself as a formidable opponent in the online chess arena.

Career Highlights & Style

Роман's playstyle can be described as patient yet sharp: he averages about 70 moves per win, showing a preference for deep, strategic battles rather than quick knockouts. Don't be fooled though—this player boasts a remarkable 80.79% comeback rate, thriving even after losing a piece, proving resilience is his middle name.

Openings Repertoire

The secret sauce? An eclectic but effective opening choice palette. Among his favorites are the French Defense Rubinstein Blackburne Defense with a stunning 68% win rate and the Alapin Sicilian Defense boasting a sharp 71% win rate. His openness extends across all three time controls, featuring some top-secret tactical lines that keep opponents guessing.

Recent Performance

In recent matches, Роман demonstrated keen strategic prowess. For instance, in a June 2025 game against Da3-fel, he confidently wrapped up a win in a Caro-Kann Defense, demonstrating his mastery of positional play and endgame technique. While not invincible (everyone loses a game or two!) even his defeats showcase a solid fight before conceding.

Fun Facts & Quirks

  • Always plays best around 7 AM—early riser or just trying to beat the sunrise?
  • Maintains an optimistic tilt factor of 9, proving that even in chess, a little frustration just fuels the next comeback.
  • An impeccable record against many opponents: he’s swept numerous matches at a 100% win rate, making him a nightmare to face!

Summary

Whether it’s blitzing through 5-minute chaos or engaging in intense rapid games, Роман Venzel embodies the spirit of a modern-day chess warrior, blending resilience, tactical sharpness, and a hint of mystery. Challenging Роман means facing someone who never backs down and may just turn even your best move into a comedy of errors. Prepare your wits—and your pawns!


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
Anna Rudolph 9W / 28L / 7D
Kapil Sarangi 1W / 0L / 0D
raznov 1W / 0L / 0D
alymarie2c 1W / 0L / 0D
neopawngambit 1W / 0L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
Anna Rudolph 9W / 28L / 7D
antonhy84 9W / 3L / 1D
abvk 4W / 7L / 1D
phoenix1470 7W / 3L / 1D
da3-fel 8W / 0L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2250 2466 2357
2024 2044 2272 2197
Rating by Year2024202524662044YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 560W / 387L / 75D 497W / 454L / 71D 77.0
2024 164W / 80L / 12D 159W / 84L / 17D 71.4

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 210 106 89 15 50.5%
French Defense Rubinstein Blackburne Defense 25 17 6 2 68.0%
English Opening Caro Kann Defensive System 21 11 8 2 52.4%
French Defense Exchange Variation 20 8 9 3 40.0%
Benoni Defense Czech Variation 17 8 8 1 47.1%
Caro Kann Defense Exchange Variation 14 6 7 1 42.9%
Alapin Sicilian Defense 14 10 4 0 71.4%
Kings Indian Attack Yugoslav Variation 13 5 7 1 38.5%
Sicilian Defense Four Knights Variation 13 5 6 2 38.5%
Sicilian Defense Canal Attack 12 1 11 0 8.3%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 529 266 230 33 50.3%
English Opening Agincourt Defense 11 6 5 0 54.5%
French Defense Exchange Variation 10 7 3 0 70.0%
Caro Kann Defense 10 3 7 0 30.0%
Reti Opening Sicilian Invitation 8 3 5 0 37.5%
Reti Opening Kingside Fianchetto Variation 7 2 4 1 28.6%
Sicilian Defense 7 3 3 1 42.9%
Pirc Defense Maroczy Defense 7 3 4 0 42.9%
Englund Gambit 7 6 1 0 85.7%
Queens Gambit Declined Marshall Defense 7 3 4 0 42.9%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 16 1
Losing 9 0