Amin Darif (Amin11001)
Meet Amin Darif, a rapid-fire tactician whose chess journey resembles a rollercoaster ride through opening traps, fierce comebacks, and the occasional tragic blunder (hey, nobody's perfect). His rapid rating peaked impressively at 1014 in late 2024, proving that when Amin's brain is firing on all cylinders, opponents better watch out. Though his blitz rating has seen some ups and downs, topping out at 705, Amin’s love for the game remains unwavering.
Playing Style
Amin's style is a blend of patience and aggression: he typically plays long games with an average of 58 moves per win, savoring the battle rather than rushing to quick victories. With a comeback rate of over 70%, he’s the kind of player you don’t want to count out once he’s down a piece — expect a fight to the bitter end. Although he has a tilt factor of 9, indicating some occasional frustration, Amin’s resilience shines through in his consistent winning streaks, including a remarkable 11-game win streak.
Opening Repertoire
Amin is a chess opening connoisseur with favorite lines like the Scotch Game and Kings Fianchetto Opening, boasting win rates around 65-78% in various formats. He’s also fond of the Queens Pawn Openings and isn't afraid to dive into the Scandinavian Defense. Opponents beware: these openings are where Amin lays his traps and plots his midgame domination.
Stats & Highlights
- Rapid Games: Over 500 games with 304 wins, showcasing a strong competitive spirit.
- Blitz: 171 wins and crafty maneuvers at lightning pace.
- Bullet: While less comfortable, Amin still holds an even record, proving there's no time control he can’t face.
- Strongest hour to play: 6 PM (18:00) – When coffee kicks in and tactics flourish.
- Longest winning streak: 11 games (because sometimes, Amin is just unstoppable).
- Current winning streak: 9 games (still cooking at the time of writing!)
Most Memorable Moment
In a recent encounter, Amin’s nerves held firm as he delivered a swift and elegant checkmate against sololeveling243. With the famous King’s Fianchetto Opening, Amin danced his queen and bishops into perfect harmony, proving that grace and power can coexist on the board.
A Fun Fact
Despite a 9% tilt factor, Amin’s psychological resilience is admirable — sometimes his board is a battlefield, but his spirit is like a phoenix. Expect him to bounce back stronger after every lost game, especially given his stellar 70% comeback rate when down a piece. In chess, as in life, he’s got the heart of a lion and the patience of a saint.
Whether playing bullet or rapid, against rookies or seasoned veterans, Amin11001 never stops striving to outwit, outplay, and outrun the clock — all with a smile and a sly chess grin.
