Dery Aprija (cabalz) - The Unstoppable Chess Adventurer
Meet Dery Aprija, a chess player whose rapid rating might seem like a rollercoaster ride (peaking at 778 and bottoming at 202 in 2025), but whose spirit never crashes. Despite a modest 307 rapid rating as of late 2025, Dery plays with the heart of a grandmaster—and the humor of a stand-up comedian in checkmate situations!
Known online as cabalz, Dery has battled 168 rapid games, boasting 77 wins, 82 losses, and a clutch 9 draws. Daily chess is barely a warm-up with just one game played—an unlucky loss—but hey, even chess warriors have their off days.
Opening Moves & Signature Style
- Van't Kruijs Opening: A perfect 100% win rate across 6 games—clearly a secret weapon!
- Bishop's Opening: A reliable 62.5% win rate, proving it’s no bishop sacrifice for the laughs.
- King's Pawn Openings: With a mixture of passion and endurance, Dery’s win rates hover between 35% and 50%, depending on the exact variation.
- Beware of the Italian Game—Dery has a 0% win record here, perhaps a quirky Achilles' heel worth working on.
Psychological & Tactical Insights
Dery’s comeback rate is an impressive 64.94%, showing resilience that would make even Houdini jealous. Lose a piece? No worries—Dery has a perfect 100% win rate after losing material, proving that “comeback kid” is not just a nickname but a way of life. However, a tilt factor of 10 means frustration can sneak in, but who doesn’t get a little salty when the queen gets unexpectedly poached?
Winning Streaks & Opponents
The longest winning streak sits at 6—enough to make opponents sweat. Dery’s most-played rivals include “rafailia-egi,” “polo_mslx,” and “munishalk,” with mixed results but plenty of memorable matches. Some opponents get a perfect 100% win rate against Dery, others... well, let’s just say Dery keeps the game unpredictable and exciting.
When is Dery at Their Best?
Friday, 14:00 hour, and the magic hour at 17:00 see win rates soar up to 100%. Early mornings around 5 AM and late nights are also surprisingly strong moments for Dery, who clearly thrives when the chessboard is quiet and the caffeine is strong.
Final Thought
To sum it all up: Dery Aprija, aka cabalz, embodies the spirit of never giving up, embracing every loss with a grin, and treating chess like an epic story where every piece has a role—and sometimes a hilarious backstory. Whether it’s a brilliant victory or a blunder for the ages, Dery’s games are never boring.