FIDE Master Arben Dardha
Meet Arben Dardha, a chess virtuoso who wears the title of FIDE Master like a knight wears armor—sometimes shiny, sometimes dented, but always ready for battle on 64 squares. Known in the chess realms as Berant, Arben has been crafting checkmate masterpieces and surviving epic clashes since at least 2013.
Rating Rollercoaster & Style
Starting modestly with a Daily rating in the 1300s, Arben rocketed to a peak of 1918 in early 2014—because why settle for just OK when you can aim higher? Blitz is their playground though, with a fearsome peak rating of 2569 achieved in 2022. Bullet chess isn’t safe either, with a blazing top score of 2443 as recently as 2024.
Arben’s playing style shows a mix of patience and aggression: an 81% frequency of endgames means they love those tense, slow-moving fights that could last forever if the clock allowed it. Their games tend to be marathons rather than sprints—averaging 66 moves to win—with a knack for comebacks (86.6% comeback rate!).
Ups & Downs: The Human Side
Like every grandmaster of the internet arena, Arben knows the sting of defeat (with a longest losing streak of 7), but never lets it dampen the fight. And while their tilt factor signals the occasional temper flare-up (7/10), their love for the early morning battle (4 AM is prime time) speaks to a nocturnal genius brewing brilliant tactics while the world sleeps.
Achievements and Notable Facts
- FIDE Master with consistent performance across formats: Daily, Rapid, Blitz, and Bullet.
- Impressive blitz record, with over 162 games played in a "Top Secret" opening, proving some secrets are worth guarding.
- Has demolished opponents like susanbella 45 times—take that, Susan!
- Known for sharp openings like the Pirc Defense (Maroczy Variation), perfectly blending calm positional play with tactical strikes.
Recent Glory
In January 2025, Arben once again showed why they’re a force to be reckoned with by beating a 2513-rated opponent in a blitz battle through strategic finesse and a timely resignation win. The game featured venomous moves and tactical sacrifices leaving the opponent staring at a checkmate they never saw coming.
In Summary
If chess were a Netflix drama, Arben Dardha would be the star who never quits—the player juggling nearly a thousand blitz games, stalking the board like a predator, and bringing a mix of calculated moves and unpredictable flares. With a mix of ratings, resilience, and occasional rage quits, Berant keeps the chess community entertained and reminded: every pawn guerrilla deserves respect, and every checkmate tells a story.