Vasileios Bouzas: The Chessboard Cowboy
Meet VasileiosBouzas, a persistent strategist and tactician navigating the 64 squares with a blend of grit, determination, and sometimes a sprinkle of chaos. Rated in the 1000s, Vasileios’ journey through blitz and rapid games can be described as a rollercoaster—full of quick thrills, shocking turnarounds, and those memorable nail-biting finishes.
Playing Profile
Vasileios peaks at a rapid rating of 1294 (his personal Everest achieved in February 2023) and has tiptoed just above 1063 in blitz ratings. Though the win/loss record is a near-even split in blitz (28 wins and 28 losses) and rapid games (652 wins vs. 684 losses), his fearless approach never lets the scoreboard tell the whole story. Steely nerves and a comeback rate of nearly 75% prove he's not one to quit when behind.
Opening Adventures
Specializing in the Queen’s Pawn Opening, Zukertort Chigorin Variation, Vasileios boasts an impressive 100% win rate in blitz games employing it. The London System and Pirc Defense also see frequent action in rapid formats, showing versatility that would make any opening explorer jealous.
Chess Stats That Tell a Tale
- Average moves: Games stretch to an epic 61 moves on wins, and even longer on losses, showing a dogged battle until the end.
- Playing style: Comfortable with endgames (61% frequency), and a tilt factor around 31%—because who hasn’t cursed their own blunder over a late-night game?
- Peak Hours: Oddly enough, the 4:00 AM chess rush is when Vasileios is at his sharpest, proving the best ideas often come when the world sleeps.
- Psychological resilience: With a comeback rate of 74.56%, he’s the comeback kid of the chess world—expect miraculous turnarounds and surprise checkmates.
Notable Games
In a recent gem from May 2025, Vasileios executed a stunning checkmate with the Queen’s Pawn Opening against bozetech, sealing victory after a fierce middle-game battle. If you want to dive into the drama, the full game is available here.
Friends and Foes
Vasileios has logged scores against a wide array of opponents—from stalwart rivals like lastknightwascrazy and gipsonnnn, each with 10 battles, to the occasional surprise partner in crime who gets schooled by a master of comebacks. His win rates show he doesn't just play to play; he's out to leave a mark (sometimes a friendly one, sometimes a brutal checkmate).
In Conclusion
To sum up, VasileiosBouzas is that tenacious chess player who fights long and hard, has a penchant for strategic openings, and never backs down—especially when the clock is ticking low. With a mix of resilience, a knack for endgames, and a dash of late-night brilliance, he's the kind of player that'll keep you on the edge of your seat. So, if you ever find yourself across the board from him, brace yourself—you’re in for one intense battle!