Profile of Dr. Erik Zude (aka Cakedancer)
Meet Dr. Erik Zude, an International Master certified by FIDE – a title that says, "I know my bishops from my knights and I usually win before my coffee gets cold." Known online as Cakedancer, Erik is a chess virtuoso with a flair for blitz, boasting a peak lightning-fast rating of 2706 in September 2021.
With thousands of blitz battles under his belt, Erik’s style shows a love for deep endgames (played 85.55% of the time) and an impressive tactical awareness — bouncing back from adversity with an 86.53% comeback rate, proving that losing a piece is merely a minor inconvenience to his winning storyline.
Erik’s matches are as thrilling as a rollercoaster ride (his longest winning streak is 16 games, and his longest losing streak a humbling 14), yet he always keeps his cool, letting a mere 0.1% early resignations slip into his collection — after all, why quit when there’s still cake to dance for?
Adept in English Opening variations, Erik often dances his pieces through elegant formations, as witnessed in his most recent triumph where he secured a win by resignation in a carefully crafted position full of subtle threats. He plays with an average of 80 moves to victory, so opponents better stay sharp for a marathon, not just a sprint.
Fun fact: Erik shines brightest at night, with his best time to play being around 11 PM — when the world is quiet, the stars align, and his opponents' blunders become the sweetest pastries on the board.
Whether facing familiar foes like Rudus, Animal45, or Caraguru, or blazing new paths against fresh opponents, Cakedancer demonstrates a nearly 50% win rate overall — solid proof that even the best dancers have their signature moves and occasional fancy footwork mishaps.
In summary, Dr. Erik Zude is a dedicated, tactically savvy International Master who combines discipline, endurance, and a playful spirit—because in chess, as in life, sometimes you just have to dance your way to victory!