Profile
Denis Trifonov is a titled chess player who has earned the FIDE Master title from FIDE. He is known for his fierce Blitz play and a busy online schedule, balancing quick-fire games with deep study. His preferred time control is Blitz, where he has built a reputation for tenacious, dynamically charged battles.
Playing style
- Blitz specialist with a sharp tactical eye and a knack for turning tight positions into practical chances.
- Endgame readiness is notable; long, grindy endings appear frequently in his games.
- Reads positions quickly, loves sharp lines, and keeps pressure on opponents even when the clock is ticking.
- Comeback capability: has demonstrated strong resilience in tough situations.
Opening repertoire
His Blitz opening choices reveal a willingness to mix aggressive and solid lines, with a penchant for dynamic, bite-sized battles.
- Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit — Games: 573, Wins: 280, Losses: 254, Draws: 39, WinRate: 48.87%
- Alekhine Defense — Games: 321, Wins: 136, Losses: 165, Draws: 20, WinRate: 42.37%
- Modern — Games: 227, Wins: 92, Losses: 120, Draws: 15, WinRate: 40.53%
- Caro-Kann Defense — Games: 187, Wins: 89, Losses: 86, Draws: 12, WinRate: 47.59%
- Italian Game: Two Knights Defense — Games: 126, Wins: 64, Losses: 53, Draws: 9, WinRate: 50.79%
Career highlights
Recent performance in Blitz and Rapid shows a strong rise in strength, with peak Blitz ratings surpassing 2650 in early 2025. Long winning streaks and resilient showings against strong opponents mark his trajectory.
Connections
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