Dark Knight

Dark Knight: The Chess Crusader

Known in the chess realms as AlwaysKing003, Dark Knight is a rapid-fire tactician whose rating journey from a humble 224 to a dazzling 951 in 2025 tells a tale of relentless hustle and passion. With over 400 rapid games under their belt and a win rate hovering around a respectable 53%, this player dances through openings with a peculiar balance of aggression and cunning.

Playing Style & Personality

Dark Knight is the kind of player who doesn’t throw in the towel easily—resigning early only about 4% of the time (because who likes giving up, right?). Their endgame frequency is impressively high at 54%, clearly a lover of the long strategic battle rather than quick skirmishes. On average, winning games last nearly 54 moves, while losses stretch even longer, proving that every match is an epic saga fought move by move.

Black pieces often bring out the best, boasting a win rate close to 55%, while White games hover just above 50%. Expect Dark Knight to mount a comeback with 67% success after falling behind—because this warrior thrives on second chances and loves flipping the script completely. It seems losing a piece just fuels their fire: a perfect 100% win rate after being down material suggests a knack for turning adversity into victory.

Opening Arsenal

Favorites include the Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation, where a mighty 68% win rate shows mastery of early pressure. The Queen's Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation is another jewel with over 72% success—Dark Knight clearly enjoys playing offbeat but sharp lines that keep opponents guessing.

Italian Game variations are played frequently but with mixed fortunes—proving that even knights can sometimes stumble on their bishops. Yet, those who underestimate the Four Knights Game Italian Variation or the Three Knights Opening do so at their peril, with winning rates near 60-70%.

Recent Battles & Triumphs

In their latest rapid victory, AlwaysKing003 executed a dazzling attack against maruko2025 in a Pirc Defense, claiming a win by snatching the queen on move 31. Tactical fireworks and precise calculation were on full display, ending the game with a trademark decisive strike.

Though suffering a handful of tough losses—including a painful time defeat and last-minute checkmates—Dark Knight’s resilience never wanes. Tilting mildly at times (tilt factor of 6), they prefer learning from each setback rather than sulking in the corner. After all, every defeat adds fuel to the quest for the ultimate checkmate.

Fun Facts

• Dark Knight's best hour to play? Early afternoon (1 PM) with a staggering 67% win rate. Maybe their coffee kicks in just right.
• Tuesdays are lucky days—winning nearly 59% of games submitted.
• Despite the fierce moniker, they maintain a cool head, rarely trapping themselves in one-sided losses (under 10%).
• To the untrained eye, they might seem like any other player, but watch closely and you'll see the subtle art of comeback mastery.

So grab your pawns and knights, because Dark Knight is on a crusade across the 64 squares—sometimes they check, sometimes they mate, but they always play like a warrior on a quest to rule the chessboard.