Сергей Перц

Сергей Перц – The Chess Enigma

Meet Сергей Перц, known to many in the chess circles by the enigmatic handle "Serebja". His journey through the ranks of Rapid chess has been nothing short of a rollercoaster – from a humble rating of 889 in 2019, peaking over 1000 in 2020, to navigating the challenging tides of the chessboard with a fighting spirit that refuses to quit.

Сергей's style is a curious blend of patience and tactical wizardry. With an impressive comeback rate of 57.72% and a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece, he embodies the classic "never say die" attitude. Opponents beware – dropping a piece against him is often just the beginning of your downfall!

Known for his love of long battles, Сергей's games average about 47 moves to a decision whether win or loss, proving he’s not the kind to rush into early resignations—though he does tend to bow out early occasionally, with an early resignation rate near 9%. Because, let’s face it, even masters have their off days.

When wielding the white pieces, he enjoys a winning edge of over 51%, while black gives him a respectable 43% win rate – solid proof he’s comfortable leading or defending his position.

Сергей's record against fellow chess warriors is a tapestry of highs and lows—he boasts a 7-game winning streak as his longest run of triumphs, and currently rides a wave with a fresh 1-game winning streak. On the roster of opponents, he’s unsinkable against some like slypawn420 and abdelkrimaassab with a perfect 100% win rate, but battles remain fierce with others like perogie12345 and rsunii.

Outside the high-stakes world of Rapid chess, Сергей dabbles in Blitz, Bullet, and Daily games — though his dominance is mostly in Rapid, where he’s played over 500 games. Sherlock would say he’s still cracking the code in Bullet and Blitz, but who doesn’t love a challenge?

When asked about his “psychological tilt”—that pesky moment when a player lets frustration get the better of them—Sergey admits a modest tilt factor of 8%. Not too shabby, considering the fierce mental marathons chess entails!

What truly sets Сергей apart is his chess truth: he’s a gritty competitor who can bend but not break, a strategist who doesn’t easily surrender, and, perhaps secretly, a chessboard philosopher pondering the universe one move at a time.

May the pawns be with you, Сергей!