Vasil Trickov - International Master Extraordinaire
Meet Vasil Trickov, a chess player whose name practically screams "Prepare to be tricked!" Awarded the prestigious title of International Master by FIDE, Trickov has carved out a reputation as a formidable tactician and master of cunning moves across various chess formats.
Rating and Performance Highlights
- Rapid Chess: Peaked at a dazzling 2550 in 2021, with a remarkable approximately 64% win rate using “Top Secret” openings—because why reveal your secrets?
- Blitz Chess: Reached a personal best rating of 2446, winning nearly two-thirds of the games, proving quick thinking is Trickov's playground.
- Bullet Chess: Consistently strong with a peak rating of 2335 in 2021 and an impressive ability to triage the chaos of lightning-fast games with a steady 68.7% win rate.
- Daily Chess: Despite a smaller sample size, Trickov’s mastery still shines with a solid 70.8% win rate.
The Numbers Behind the Moves
Over years of digital dueling, Trickov has amassed over 2,500 games in blitz alone, securing 1,340 wins, a testament to enduring stamina and skill. Their longest winning streak? An incredible 18 games—proof that when Trickov gets into the zone, opponents should start updating their resumes.
A Tactical Mind with a Psychological Edge
Vasil’s chess style is all about endurance and precision: with an endgame frequency of 77.21%, they love to play the long game—a slow and steady killer. The average winning game clocks around 69 moves, showing patience that would make a monk jealous. And when the chips are down, Trickov shines brightest with an 85.14% rate of comebacks and a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece—because giving up simply isn’t in the playbook.
A Player of Black and White
Trickov wields both white and black pieces with cunning equal control, boasting a 68.68% win rate with white and a solid 65.16% with black. Opponents beware: regardless of color, you’re in for a battle of wits!
Fun Facts & Oddities
- Has a mysterious obsession with "Top Secret" openings. Is it an actual opening or just a very well-hidden move? The world may never know.
- Trickov’s win rate peaks at the early hours—winning 100% of games started at midnight and 5 AM suggests they’re either a night owl or a time traveler who bends the hours in their favor.
- Despite a strong mental game, their "tilt factor" stands surprisingly high at 19—showing even IMs sometimes want to flip the board but choose not to (mostly).
From blitz storms to rapid showdowns, Vasil Trickov is a chess force truly worthy of respect—and maybe a little awe, or at least a pinch of caution when facing off. Remember, in Trickov’s chess universe, the pieces may be black and white, but the strategy has 1,001 shades of clever.