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Svyatoslav Bazakutsa IM

Username: tuschessCM1

Playing Since: 2020-03-28 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟♟♟

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Daily: 1874
138W / 111L / 8D
Rapid: 2393
1050W / 164L / 64D
Blitz: 2771
864W / 227L / 84D
Bullet: 2789
1590W / 479L / 109D

Svyatoslav Bazakutsa - The International Master with a Tactical Edge

Svyatoslav Bazakutsa, known in the chess world by his username tuschessCM1, is an accomplished International Master who has made a significant mark on the bullet, blitz, rapid, and daily chess formats. Earning the coveted International Master title from FIDE, Svyatoslav has been dazzling opponents with his aggressive play and strategic finesse.

Starting modestly in the bullet rating range of 1693 back in early 2020, Svyatoslav quickly blitzed his way up to an astonishing peak of 2854 in July 2023 — proving that even speed demons can have staying power. His blitz rating paralleled this sprint, hitting a peak of 2843, where he tactically mated many an opponent before they could blink. Rapid chess fans also know him for his precision, with a highest rating of 2525. And although daily chess may require a bit more patience, his steady climb to 2026 by late 2024 shows he’s well-rounded and relentless.

Svyatoslav’s playing style is not for the faint-hearted. With a comeback rate of over 75% and an impressive 71% win rate even after losing a piece, this master knows how to turn the tide. A true gladiator on 64 squares, Svyatoslav often engages in long tactical battles, with an average of nearly 69 moves per win and even more per loss, indicating his games are marathons, not sprints.

Ever the psychological warrior, his tilt factor is kept under control, and his peak performance sometimes strikes in the dead of night—1 AM is his best time to play, a nocturnal knight making moves while others snore. Whether it’s a sharp opening or a sly endgame maneuver, Svyatoslav’s victory methods range from quick resignations by opponents to classic checkmates and time victories.

His preferred opening strategies are closely guarded — in fact, “Top Secret” is ironically listed as his go-to repertoire, perhaps to throw off any curious challenger! With a bullet winning rate over 73% using this secret arsenal, it’s clear it works like a charm. His well-known resilience shows in long winning streaks hitting an incredible 123 games, proving that once he’s in the zone, he’s practically unstoppable.

Recent Battles

Svyatoslav's recent victories include triumphs over tough opponents like professor_laxis and cabemon in Chess960 Daily tournaments and a decisive win by resignation against volodymyr_khoroz in the Kharkiv Chess Team showdown. Even in losses, Svyatoslav’s games demonstrate sharp, competitive spirit itching for the next match.

To sum it up succinctly: Svyatoslav Bazakutsa is a chess force combining speed, strategy, and stamina with a pinch of mystery and a dash of midnight magic. Opponents who underestimate him do so at their peril — he’s the player who’ll quietly thaw your king and heat up the board with a thunderous tactical storm.

Stay tuned and watch the chessboard quake when tuschessCM1 makes his next move!


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Strengths in Your Recent Bullet Games

Svyatoslav, you're demonstrating solid opening knowledge and a strong sense of positional play in bullet games, even under time pressure. Here are some positives from your recent games:

  • You effectively use Nimzo-Larsen Attack and English Opening variations, maintaining above 60% win rates in these openings.
  • Your quick development and piece coordination stand out, especially in transition to the middlegame, as seen in games where you maneuver knights and bishops efficiently.
  • You keep calm and capitalize on opponents' inaccuracies, for instance winning games when opponents let their time run out.
  • Your time management overall is good, allowing you to think through critical moments despite the fast pace of bullet.

Areas for Improvement

To further improve your bullet performance, consider focusing on these points:

  • Opening Variety and Flexibility: While you have strong success with a few openings, expanding your repertoire or varying responses can make you less predictable to high-level opponents.
  • Handling Pressure and Tactical Defense: Recent losses show that opponents exploit weaknesses in your position during sharper tactical moments, such as near the end of openings or early middlegame exchanges. Work on spotting threats faster and consolidating your position.
  • Endgame Technique: Some losses stem from complex endgame positions where precise calculation is needed. Training basic and advanced endgames will boost your ability to convert small advantages and save difficult positions in bullet.
  • Time Pressure Decision-Making: Although your time management is good, moments where you lose on time suggest that making quicker critical decisions could prevent lost games due to timeouts.

Practical Tips to Boost Your Bullet Play

  • Practice opening traps and key ideas in your favored openings so you can gain early advantages without much calculation.
  • Train pattern recognition with puzzles focusing on tactics that arise in your common middle-game structures.
  • Review your losses briefly after games to understand what tactical or strategic mistakes led to defeat.
  • Improve your bullet time management by practicing quick decisions on standard positions and familiar openings.
  • Consider incorporating some short endgame drills to tighten your finishing skills.

Summary

Svyatoslav, your overall bullet performance remains strong with an estimated strength adjusted win rate around 51%, reflecting a solid level amongst competitive players. Your rating trend over recent months is stable with a positive slope indicating steady skill improvement. By working on opening variety, tactical alertness under pressure, and endgame precision, you can further increase your conversion rate and reduce losses in fast time controls.

Keep up the focused efforts, and your bullet experience and results should continue to sharpen!



🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
magicherb 1W / 0L / 1D
ghostsareback 1W / 0L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
Bobur Sattarov 8W / 12L / 3D
Renato Terry 0W / 21L / 1D
coachjkane 7W / 9L / 4D
Noah Kim 8W / 8L / 2D
Goltsev Dmitry 7W / 8L / 2D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2450 1874
2024 2789 2771 2393 2026
2023 2789 2701 2405 1325
2022 2751 2216 2442 1380
2021 2543 2510 2160 1758
2020 2603 2448 2448 1669
Rating by Year20202021202220232024202527891325YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 33W / 28L / 3D 28W / 24L / 8D 55.9
2024 55W / 7L / 6D 52W / 12L / 4D 73.5
2023 51W / 22L / 9D 47W / 27L / 6D 77.1
2022 1209W / 243L / 68D 1186W / 266L / 76D 69.7
2021 382W / 130L / 21D 368W / 121L / 29D 79.0
2020 283W / 115L / 35D 269W / 133L / 22D 69.5

Openings: Most Played

Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 44 29 14 1 65.9%
Amar Gambit 23 12 10 1 52.2%
Caro-Kann Defense 21 5 15 1 23.8%
Unknown 17 15 1 1 88.2%
English Opening 16 9 3 4 56.2%
English Opening: Drill Variation 13 5 7 1 38.5%
Amazon Attack 11 6 5 0 54.5%
Alekhine Defense 11 6 4 1 54.5%
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 8 4 3 1 50.0%
King's Indian Defense 8 4 4 0 50.0%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro-Kann Defense 133 97 26 10 72.9%
Amar Gambit 80 71 7 2 88.8%
Unknown 79 28 51 0 35.4%
English Opening: Drill Variation 50 29 15 6 58.0%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 50 38 6 6 76.0%
King's Indian Defense: Makogonov Variation 50 34 12 4 68.0%
Sicilian Defense 43 36 5 2 83.7%
English Opening 42 29 12 1 69.0%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 42 29 12 1 69.0%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 35 27 7 1 77.1%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro-Kann Defense 119 86 23 10 72.3%
Sicilian Defense 76 71 3 2 93.4%
Scandinavian Defense 45 43 2 0 95.6%
English Opening: Drill Variation 44 29 10 5 65.9%
King's Indian Defense: Makogonov Variation 39 32 5 2 82.0%
Elephant Gambit 33 32 1 0 97.0%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 31 16 11 4 51.6%
Amar Gambit 31 28 3 0 90.3%
Philidor Defense 30 29 0 1 96.7%
Alekhine Defense 27 24 2 1 88.9%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro-Kann Defense 216 148 56 12 68.5%
English Opening 97 64 25 8 66.0%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 85 55 24 6 64.7%
Amar Gambit 84 68 12 4 81.0%
Scandinavian Defense 78 73 4 1 93.6%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 76 54 19 3 71.0%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 69 52 13 4 75.4%
East Indian Defense 68 52 13 3 76.5%
King's Indian Attack 65 37 22 6 56.9%
English Opening: Agincourt Defense 60 45 13 2 75.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 123 3
Losing 42 0