Dau Khuong Duy IM

Dau Khuong Duy - International Master Extraordinaire

Meet Dau Khuong Duy, also known in the chess world as ChessFighter_2011, a proud holder of the International Master title bestowed by FIDE. Dau doesn't just play chess — they craft it, like a grandmaster with a painter’s soul and a strategist’s mind.

Born to blunder-proof creativity and quick-fire tactical mastery, Dau Khuong Duy thrives especially when the clock is ticking. With a peak Blitz rating soaring above 3000 in April 2025, they’ve danced with lightning-fast moves and nailed checkmates like a maestro on a grand stage. Their bullet rating similarly rockets near 3074, proving speed chess is their playground.

Their opening repertoire? Mysterious and secretive enough to be called “Top Secret”, delivering a solid win rate over 51% in thousands of Blitz games. When asked about their favorite strategy, they slyly nod to “opening principles” but leave the rest to the imagination — because some secrets are best kept on the board.

Dau’s journey through rapid, bullet, and blitz formats tells a tale of resilience: an 82% frequency in endgames, an impressive 84.55% comeback rate, and a psychological tilt factor of merely 39 (chess players know, that’s pretty cool under pressure). They play their best games in the late evening hours — especially around 10 PM when the world quiets down and the chessboard lights up.

With thousands of wins across all formats and a longest winning streak ringing in at 64 — that’s almost two months undefeated if you imagine playing one game a day — Dau is not to be underestimated. Opponents beware: whether you challenge them on a Thursday afternoon or a late Saturday night, their winning odds hover between 50% and 60% — more than enough to keep you guessing.

In the spirit of sportsmanship and relentless competition, their most recent victory was a stunning checkmate against a 2864-rated opponent, sealing the game with precision and poise — here’s the link if you dare to analyze: The Final Move.

Despite their ups and downs, losses have never dulled Dau’s spirit — they treat them as fuel to ignite even better play. What’s life without a little challenge, after all?

So the next time you see ChessFighter_2011 on the virtual battlefield, remember: you’re facing a chess artist, a tactician, and an International Master who plays with a combination of fierce intellect and unmistakable style. Just don’t blink — because in Dau’s games, every second counts and every move could be the start of a masterpiece.