Dylan Berdayes is a titled chess Grandmaster recognized by FIDE. Known for his lightning-fast style, Dylan has a clear preference for blitz chess, where his tactical awareness and aggressive play truly shine. Whether it's a slugfest or a quick skirmish on the board, Dylan brings intensity and creativity to each game, often leaving opponents guessing.
Playing Style & Strengths
Dylan has a knack for comebacks, boasting an impressive 89.5% comeback rate and holding a strong 59.9% win rate even after losing a piece. His games typically run deep, averaging around 80 moves per game, highlighting his endurance and strategic depth. Dylan’s early resignation rate is low at 5.5%, showing his fighting spirit even in tough spots.
His win rates are balanced regardless of color, with a 60.5% win rate playing White and 58.4% with Black.
Peak Performances
Blitz: Peak rating of 2666 achieved in October 2020
Bullet: Peak rating of 2743 reached in January 2025
Rapid: Peak rating of 2400 attained in February 2021
Favorite Openings
Dylan enjoys a rich variety of openings and performs strongly in several:
Blitz: Queen’s Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (83% win rate), Indian Defence Knights Variation (70%) and Van’t Kruijs Opening (75%).
Bullet: Zukertort Opening: Pirc Invitation (67%), Caro-Kann Defense: Accelerated Panov Attack (67%), and Mieses Opening and Caro-Kann: English Variation with perfect 100% win rates in limited games.
Rapid: Zukertort Opening: Reversed Mexican Defense and Queen’s Gambit Accepted: Old Variation with 100% win rates in their rare appearances.
Impressive Streaks & Records
Longest winning streak of 16 games — a testament to his consistency and focus.
Strong record against frequent opponents, including an 11-7 score against shikshawithpraveen, and a dominant 10-1 against vsevolod_ovchinnikov.
Outstanding come-from-behind spirit with a low tilt factor of 4, indicating excellent psychological resilience under pressure.
Preferred Playing Times
Dylan seems to be most dangerous in the early morning hours, with peak performance around 8 AM and high win rates in late-night blitz battles. Don’t wake the Grandmaster before his coffee—or you might be met with a devastating checkmate!
Fun Facts
Despite being a grandmaster, Dylan never shies away from a bullet bullet fight where everything happens in seconds.
He has an average decisive game length of around 80 moves — enough drama to fill a Netflix season!
Dylan’s knack for endgames is remarkable, with an endgame frequency of 85.75%, showing his preference to grind down opponents patiently.
Coach Chesswick
Coach's Advice
It's been a while since you played. Play a few more games so we have more positions and decisions to review — then I can provide you with clearer, more actionable advice.
