Axel Damian Cazares Martinez

Axel Damian Cazares Martinez (AxelDCM)

Meet Axel Damian Cazares Martinez, affectionately known in the chess world as AxelDCM, a dynamic rapid player whose journey resembles a thrilling chess novel—with a few plot twists and some remarkable comebacks! Kicking off with a modest rapid rating of 180 in 2023, Axel’s tenacity and love for intricate openings took him to an impressive 397 by 2025. If ratings were a rollercoaster, Axel’s ride has been nothing short of exhilarating.

Despite a rough start with zero wins in his initial two rapid games in 2023, Axel quickly found his footing, demonstrating a remarkable comeback rate of 64%. When losing a piece, Axel transforms adversity into triumph with a perfect 100% win rate—a true phoenix of the board! Although the occasional tilt factor of 3 shows the pressure is felt, it never derails his strategic ascent.

Axel’s openings play like a greatest hits album: the King’s Pawn Opening leads the pack with a solid 62.5% win rate, and the Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation is an undefeated weapon in his arsenal. French Defense Queens Knight Variation and Colle System Anti-Colle Variation? Also 100% wins—clearly, Axel knows how to surprise opponents early on.

Functioning best in the afternoon and early evening hours—with a flawless 100% win rate at 14:00, 13:00, 15:00, and even at 7:00—Axel is basically a chess machine at daybreak and siesta times. Whether it’s Tuesday’s 80% win rate or Monday’s hearty 75%, Axel turns weekdays into well-played victories.

When it comes to style, Axel treats every game like a saga—long and adventurous. With an average of 53 moves per win and 67 moves in losses, games are never rushed, often featuring intricate endgames (appearing in nearly 65% of matches). He wins more often with White (56.5%) but isn’t to be underestimated when playing Black either.

Axel’s opponent list reads like a world tour: dominant against jalichu, nassim390, and ririhenriri with perfect win records but, intriguingly, bebellu remains a formidable nemesis. But fear not, Axel’s current four-game winning streak suggests this rivalry is far from settled.

In blitz chess? Let’s just say it's a learning experience. One game with a 100 rating and a loss shows Axel’s rapid talents haven't quite electrified the blitz format just yet. Yet, every grandmaster started somewhere!

All in all, AxelDCM is proof that persistence, strategic depth, a hint of humor, and a dash of unpredictability make for a grand chess adventure. Watch out for Axel: he’s climbing the rating ladder one thoughtful move at a time—and maybe chuckling at a blunder or two along the way.