Roey Shafrir

Profile Summary: Roey Shafrir

Meet Roey Shafrir, a spirited chess enthusiast whose journey through the 64 squares is as dynamic as a rollercoaster—minus the screams (mostly).

Rating and Style

Roey has been busy climbing the rapid chess ladder, hitting a peak rating of 1127 in May 2025. Although not a grandmaster yet, Roey's style is a unique blend of calculated patience and sudden tactical fireworks, with an impressive come-back rate of nearly 70%. This player refuses to give up easily, turning tricky positions into winning opportunities with a knack for pulling victory from the jaws of defeat.

Opening Repertoire

Roey loves mixing it up with solid favorites and tricky lines. The trusted Bishop's Opening Berlin Defense yields a sweet win rate of about 68%, while the classical Ruy Lopez and Bishop’s Opening are outright personal playgrounds, both boasting a stellar 75% success rate. Less fortunate is the King's Pawn Opening, King's Knight Variation, where Roey's tenacity is tested, winning only 38% of the time — but hey, not every line can be a darling!

Game Statistics & Highlights

With over 280 rapid games under their belt and a healthy winning record (162 wins to 116 losses), Roey clearly knows how to outfox opponents — most often forcing resignations (a humble 103 wins by resignation says a lot about their endgame pressure).

Roey's longest winning streak is a whopping 12 games, reminding us all what it means to be "in the zone". On the flip side, an 8-game losing streak shows even the best have off days — but the current streak is a fresh 1-win, proving quick rebounds are their specialty.

Psychology & Play Habits

Known as a resilient fighter, Roey’s tilt factor is a modest 8 — they might grumble silently but rarely lose their cool. Interestingly, the best playing hour is apparently 3 AM, so beware if you challenge Roey at what many consider prime fridge-raiding time!

Notable Matches

Recent battles show Roey’s flair for exciting games: a rapid victory against bdb1000 by an “abandoned game” (surely Roey overwhelmed their opponent with brilliance), and a string of wins against opponents like njoki1, bigboy021156, and johnnyalonzo, each falling to Roey's finely tuned chess instincts.

Personality at the Board

Whether maneuvering through complex openings or squeezing opponents in the endgame, Roey showcases a thoughtful, strategic mind backed by a steady nerve. Sometimes Roey’s play resembles a stealthy ninja—striking precisely, retreating when threatened, and leaving challengers puzzled.

In the grand game of life (and chess), Roey Shafrir might just be your go-to player for thrilling rapid games and some clever surprises. Here’s to many more battles on the 64 squares and unexpected checkmates!

“Chess isn’t just a game for Roey; it’s a delightful enigma wrapped in squares and bits of strategy sprinkled with sheer stubbornness.”