Profile Summary: Степан Тарасенко (zuzeyka)
Степан Тарасенко, known in the chess world by the enigmatic username zuzeyka, is a player whose journey through the ranks is as colorful as a chessboard itself. Starting his rated adventures in Rapid chess back in 2021 with a modest rating of around 1000, he's since traversed through the thrilling blitzes, rapid games, bullets, and even the ceremonious daily matches—sometimes winning, sometimes learning, always playing.
With a blitz career boasting over 200 games, Степан has experienced every kind of battle, from narrow victories to epic losses. His win rate in blitz hovers at about 42% using a Top Secret opening repertoire that clearly keeps his rivals guessing, while his rapid games showcase a stronger 56% win rate—proof that when the clocks tick a bit slower, his strategic wizardry shines brighter.
Bullet chess, the adrenaline-fueled heart attack of the chess world, reveals quite a daring spirit: half wins, half losses, and zero draws, playing like a whirlwind who loves either a chase or to be chased. Even in the more tranquil daily games, Степан has a perfect record, though admittedly from just two games, suggesting he either’s a weekend warrior or a very selective competitor.
А tactician with a comeback rate exceeding 60% and a perfect win rate after losing a piece, Степан clearly doesn’t like giving up early. His style favors long battles marked by an average of about 50 moves per win but almost 58 moves when the outcome is less favorable, indicating he rarely surrenders without a fight and can grind down opponents in endgames, which he encounters frequently (over 50% of his games).
Off the board, Степан’s psychological resilience has room to grow—a tilt factor of 8 reminds us he’s human after all. But with a longest winning streak of 7 games and currently riding a nice 4-game streak, he shows the temperament of a fighter ready to bounce back.
As for opponents, some have learned to fear the name. He boasts 100% win records against numerous challengers like nirmal_thisarndu and agentslavov, yet struggles with some others — proving even chess heroes have their kryptonite. His preferred battleground hours seem to be late morning and early evening, when his win rate peaks above 60%, likely fueled by coffee and unstoppable focus.
In summary, Степан Тарасенко is a fierce and spirited player who loves a challenge, respects the long game, and never quits—even if the pawn structure looks scary. Whether in lightning-fast bullet duels or thoughtful daily matches, he’s always ready to make a move, a comeback, and possibly a few mistakes that make the game all the more fun. Keep an eye on zuzeyka: chess may just be getting warmed up.
