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Georg Von Buelow FM

Ze-Pequeno Rio de Janeiro Since 2014 (Active) Chess.com ♟♟♟♟♟♟
50.1% W 41.6% L 8.3% D
Bullet
2275
21W 4L 0D
Blitz
2290
10368W 8621L 1715D
Rapid
2084
15W 8L 5D

Georg Von Buelow, known as Ze-Pequeno

Georg Von Buelow is a FIDE Master and prolific online chess competitor who has built an impressive chess career under the username Ze-Pequeno. With more than 20,000 analyzed games, Von Buelow has spent plenty of time proving that the fastest way to make a position complicated is to give it a clock.

Playing Style and Chess Identity

Von Buelow is a resilient, tactically alert player who thrives in long battles. Endgames appear in roughly 64% of recorded games, and the average winning game lasts nearly 75 moves. That combination suggests a player who is happy to squeeze an advantage rather than panic when the fireworks fade.

The statistics also point to strong recovery skills. Von Buelow has won 51.2% of games after losing a piece and records an impressive comeback rate of 84.79%. In other words, a misplaced knight may be treated less as a disaster and more as an invitation to become dramatically annoying.

Opening Repertoire

As White, Von Buelow frequently begins with 1.e4 and has particularly strong results in the Caro-Kann Defense, the Four Knights Game, and the Sicilian Defense. The Sicilian Najdorf Variation, Amsterdam Variation has produced a 57.24% win rate overall and an even stronger 57.92% win rate when played with White.

With Black, the repertoire is broad and combative. The Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation stands out with a 54.08% win rate, while the player has also explored the Closed Sicilian, the Kan Variation, and even the wonderfully theatrical Amazon Attack. Variety, it seems, is part of the plan.

Win Rate by Opening0%25%75%100%50%Caro-Kann Defense: 52.0% over 904 gamesSicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation: 52.0% over 738 gamesFour Knights Game: 54.4% over 515 gamesSicilian Defense: Alapin Variation: 53.5% over 510 gamesSicilian Defense: 45.9% over 481 gamesSicilian Defense: Closed: 48.6% over 467 gamesCaro-Kann Defense52%Sicilian Defense: Four …52%Four Knights Game54%Sicilian Defense: Alapi…54%Sicilian Defense46%Sicilian Defense: Closed49%

Time Controls and Competitive Record

Although Von Buelow has competed in blitz, rapid, and bullet, bullet is the clearest specialist territory. The recorded bullet sample is small but formidable: 20 wins, 3 losses, and no draws. That is the sort of scorecard that makes every second on the clock feel personally offended.

Blitz is the main arena, with a record of 10,225 wins, 8,496 losses, and 1,695 draws. Von Buelow has also produced a 12-game winning streak, demonstrating that momentum can be just as valuable as opening preparation.

Blitz Rating243923152191206719432014: 20282015: 19842020: 23222021: 22382022: 21832023: 22432024: 21512025: 22702026: 2398201420152020202120222023202420252026

Notable Online Rivalries

Von Buelow has faced a wide range of recurring opponents. The most-played matchup is against Osvaldo Antonio Butti, with 35 games recorded. Other frequent opponents include jgauci, jordigon, chessteacherpalms, and global500. Against jgauci, Von Buelow has earned 23 wins from 34 games, making that rivalry a particularly successful chapter in the online record.

Legacy at the Board

Georg Von Buelow's profile is defined by persistence, tactical awareness, and a willingness to keep playing when many competitors would already be searching for the rematch button. From principled openings such as the Sicilian Defense to marathon endgames and lightning-fast bullet games, FIDE Master Georg Von Buelow has developed a distinctive online chess identity as Ze-Pequeno.

Bio last updated 2026-09-14