Adam Dorrance - FIDE Master Extraordinaire
Meet Adam Dorrance, known in the chess realm by the enigmatic username a_dorrance. A true connoisseur of the 64 squares, Adam carries the prestigious title of FIDE Master, proudly bestowed upon them by FIDE itself. If chess were a kingdom, Adam would be its crafty strategist who sometimes plays blitz like a caffeinated squirrel on a sugar rush!
Rating & Playing Style
Adam’s peak ratings are no joke: a blistering 2682 in Bullet (achieved in July 2022) and an astonishing 2613 in Blitz as of April 2025. When it comes to Rapid, Adam clocks in a solid 2475, proving versatility across all time controls—though the Daily rating is admittedly a chill spot at 1802, perfect for those calm, reflective evenings.
With an eye for the endgame and a knack for comebacks (an 87.5% comeback rate!), Adam refuses to go quietly. The average win runs a marathon-length 77 moves, showing stamina and patience, while losses chew over about 86 moves before conceding—because every defeat is a lesson and a theatrical drama act.
Opening Repertoire & Signature Moves
Adam’s opening game is shrouded in mystery—aptly called "Top Secret"—with over 500 Blitz games fought under this cloak and dagger approach, boasting a respectable 52.75% win rate. Among known openings, Adam occasionally flirts with the English Opening Caro-Kann Defensive System and sneaks in a perfect record in a few select variations, proving adaptability and surprise attacks keep opponents on their toes.
Battle Record & Rivalries
The battlefield stats read like a saga: 301 Blitz wins out of 574 games, 233 Bullet wins close on those heels, and in Rapid, Adam barely loses at all — rock-solid with 23 wins and just 1 draw over 24 matches. While some foes like never_walk_alone put up a good fight (45% win rate), others like ernestoguevaralynch and russian_beast have met defeat 100% of the time—no pressure on Adam!
Fun Facts & Quirks
- Adam’s best time to strike on the clock? Apparently, the crack of dawn at 5:00 AM, where the winning moves flow like fresh coffee.
- With an early resignation rate of just 0.22%, Adam tries to fight on tooth and nail—even if the situation looks grim.
- Psychological tilt? Adam keeps it low with a tilt factor of 10, but don’t be fooled—every loss fuels the next epic comeback.
- Longest winning streak? 22 games. That’s not luck, that’s probably just Adam channeling a chess grandmaster’s zen.
Recently on the Board
In a recent lightning-fast Blitz showdown on May 20, 2025, Adam deftly played the English Opening Caro-Kann Defensive System to secure a win by resignation against Silent-Killer100. You can relive the drama of Adam’s maneuvers, clever pawn pushes, and queen’s finesse moves in this battle of wits here.
A Final Word
Adam Dorrance is a tactical wizard with a love for complex endgames, a penchant for surprises, and a fearless approach to every encounter. Whether blitzing through the morning fog or defending the castle late at night, one thing’s for sure: Adam keeps the chessboard both thrilling and unpredictable. Keep an eye on this FIDE Master—the next brilliant move is just a click away!
