Viktor Berezin FM

Viktor Berezin - FIDE Master Extraordinaire

Meet Viktor Berezin, also known to many by his chess.com handle viktorgen2021, a formidable FIDE Master whose blitz and bullet skills keep opponents on their toes and pawns sweating. Viktor’s chess journey is a rollercoaster of tactical brilliance, resilience, and the occasional “oops, did I just blunder my queen?” moment — hey, even masters have their off days!

Chess Playing Highlights

• Peak Blitz Rating: 2625 (April 2023) — the speed demon state of mind!
• Peak Bullet Rating: 2655 (February 2023) — when blitz was just too slow.
• Peak Rapid Rating: 2570 (February 2023) — proving speed isn’t his only virtue.

Style & Stats

Viktor’s games tend to be long, with an average of 84 moves per win, showing his love for deep, strategic battles and endgame precision. An excellent comeback artist with a 92.65% comeback rate, he often turns the tables even after losing material. His psychological tilt factor is relatively low (9), so don’t expect him to rage-quit on a bad streak — instead, he mounts a comeback or deploys some sneaky tactical fireworks.

He’s a sucker for opening secrets (2024 update: his openings are still a Top Secret!), but once the midgame hits, Viktor’s nimble tactics and strategic prowess shine through. His winning streaks have peaked at 10 games, and he's currently enjoying a decent 5-game winning streak. If losses come, they’re often learned moments, as shown by his very low one-sided loss rate of 0.61%.

Noteworthy Games

His most recent victories include a sharp fight in the Old Benoni Defense: Schmid Variation where he outmaneuvered his opponent on time, and a flashy resignation win against a nearly top-rated foe by trapping the king convincingly.

Opponent Relations

Viktor has quite the “friends and frenemies” in the online chess world! Among his most played opponents are drbergerberger and real_karma. Some players seem to be Viktor’s mortal enemies, with a 0% win rate, while others like gregshahade and gmmatamoros join the 100% club — lucky them, or unlucky? That’s chess life!

When to Catch Viktor at His Best

If you want to challenge Viktor, try your luck around 10 AM — statistically his best time to play. But be warned: his win rate during this golden hour soars above 60%, fueled by morning freshness and perhaps a strong cup of coffee.

Trivia & Fun Facts

• Viktor tends to resign early only about 0.53% of the time, showing he usually fights till the very end.
• He’s no stranger to endgame drama, with a significant 87.06% frequency of endgame appearances.
• His black pieces hold their own admirably, winning nearly 44% of games, proving he’s not shy about battling from the darker side.

In short, Viktor Berezin is a chess warrior mixing speed, strategy, and that fearless beast mode that makes online chess exciting for opponents and spectators alike. Whether it’s blitz, bullet, or rapid, Viktor plays with passion and about a 45% wink and nod to fate, knowing that every game is a new story — sometimes heroic, sometimes hilarious.