Roman Zavurka - The Blitz Maestro
Meet Roman Zavurka, also known by his chess alias Zavurka1975, a formidable player whose name echoes in the treadmills of Blitz, Rapid, and Bullet chess games alike. With a blitz rating flirting around the 2300 mark in his prime years, Roman is no stranger to fast-paced, adrenaline-pumping matches that leave even grandmasters blinking in disbelief.
Roman's journey through the chessboard battleground has been nothing short of spectacular. Whether it's the Owens Defense or the intricate Colle System, he boasts a knack for unlocking victories with impressive win rates—his blitz games with the Colle System top at nearly 65%! Rapid and bullet formats see no less dominance, showcasing Roman’s versatility and tactical brilliance.
Known for his incredible comeback rate of over 85%, Roman has turned countless games from the brink of defeat into sweet victories. In fact, losing a piece is just a slight inconvenience to him – he maintains a perfect 100% win rate after such setbacks, proving that Roman doesn’t just play chess, he micro-manages chaos.
Despite being a “Blitz Wizard,” Roman doesn’t shy away from drawn-out endgames, with a heavy frequency of playing out positions until the very end (over 80% of his games!). His games last on average around 73 moves for wins and 80 for losses—a testament that fast doesn’t always mean reckless.
A master of timing, Roman’s best hours on the board are in the early mornings and late evenings – a nocturnal chess warrior wielding his keyboard like a sword while others sleep. Beware Fridays and Sundays; those are Roman’s prime days for triumphs, with win rates tipping close to 60%.
Off the board, Roman might be cracking a chess joke or plotting a cheeky opening novelty. His psychological resilience is noteworthy too, with a solid tilt factor of 9, indicating that even when the chips are down, he stays calm and collected (or at least tries to).
In summary, Roman Zavurka is not just a chess player; he’s a tactical storm wrapped in patience, speed, and a dash of humor – the kind of player who embodies the spirit of the game, forever ready for that next blitz encounter. So next time you see him online, better bring your A-game... and maybe a coffee.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| daniel_blake | 1W / 1L / 0D | |
| stonks346 | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| failingapbio | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| przemek_cyluk | 0W / 0L / 1D | |
| connorleo2012 | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| fifikusi | 33W / 1L / 0D | |
| Jiri Zapletal | 12W / 2L / 7D | |
| ivan alonso | 13W / 5L / 1D | |
| oleksandrkyiv | 13W / 4L / 2D | |
| erzbischof | 11W / 5L / 2D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2302 | |||
| 2024 | 2050 | 2176 | 2301 | |
| 2023 | 2044 | 2305 | 2306 | |
| 2022 | 2140 | 2222 | 2300 | |
| 2021 | 2020 | 2216 | 2273 | |
| 2020 | 1990 | 2042 | 2289 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 448W / 291L / 74D | 379W / 346L / 83D | 78.0 |
| 2024 | 523W / 367L / 89D | 458W / 406L / 112D | 77.0 |
| 2023 | 98W / 55L / 18D | 88W / 65L / 17D | 77.1 |
| 2022 | 165W / 100L / 36D | 168W / 100L / 31D | 82.1 |
| 2021 | 1074W / 504L / 183D | 970W / 607L / 182D | 79.8 |
| 2020 | 492W / 146L / 44D | 454W / 178L / 54D | 76.2 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owens Defense | 452 | 300 | 108 | 44 | 66.4% |
| Indian Game East Indian London System | 133 | 71 | 38 | 24 | 53.4% |
| Colle System Traditional Line | 119 | 68 | 43 | 8 | 57.1% |
| Indian Game Yusupov Rubinstein System | 75 | 32 | 34 | 9 | 42.7% |
| Colle System | 70 | 46 | 17 | 7 | 65.7% |
| Old Indian Defense Ukrainian Two Knights Variation | 59 | 31 | 23 | 5 | 52.5% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation | 58 | 42 | 13 | 3 | 72.4% |
| Old Indian Defense Duz Khotimirsky Variation | 58 | 36 | 17 | 5 | 62.1% |
| Old Indian Defense Ukrainian Two Knights Main Line | 44 | 21 | 19 | 4 | 47.7% |
| Indian Game Knights Variation | 36 | 22 | 9 | 5 | 61.1% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owens Defense | 1811 | 972 | 657 | 182 | 53.7% |
| Indian Game East Indian London System | 673 | 389 | 214 | 70 | 57.8% |
| Colle System Traditional Line | 484 | 298 | 132 | 54 | 61.6% |
| Indian Game Yusupov Rubinstein System | 390 | 210 | 152 | 28 | 53.9% |
| Colle System | 285 | 183 | 82 | 20 | 64.2% |
| Old Indian Defense Ukrainian Two Knights Variation | 281 | 135 | 115 | 31 | 48.0% |
| Old Indian Defense Duz Khotimirsky Variation | 213 | 127 | 64 | 22 | 59.6% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation | 168 | 101 | 52 | 15 | 60.1% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Krause Variation | 162 | 97 | 55 | 10 | 59.9% |
| Indian Game | 140 | 83 | 48 | 9 | 59.3% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owens Defense | 41 | 25 | 10 | 6 | 61.0% |
| Indian Game East Indian London System | 17 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 76.5% |
| Old Indian Defense Duz Khotimirsky Variation | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 77.8% |
| Old Indian Defense Ukrainian Two Knights Variation | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Colle System Traditional Line | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 57.1% |
| Indian Game Yusupov Rubinstein System | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Colle System | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 83.3% |
| Caro Kann Defense Exchange Variation | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Birds Opening Dutch Variation | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 25 | 3 |
| Losing | 9 | 0 |