Daakshin Arun - The FIDE Master with a Bullet Train Mind
Known in the chess circles and on the digital battlefield as Daaksboy, Daakshin Arun is a formidable FIDE Master whose rating graph reads like a thrilling rollercoaster of tactical brilliance and cheeky resilience. This player doesn’t just play chess; they breathe it, often blurring the lines between blitz speed and bullet-like precision.
Career Highlights and Style
Daakshin earned the prestigious title of FIDE Master, an honor that marks them as a serious force in over-the-board and online tournaments alike. Their playstyle is a delightful combination of calculated endgames (with an impressive endgame frequency of over 75%) and lightning-fast reflexes that make bullet chess games a spectacle. With an average of about 70 moves per game regardless of win or loss, endurance meets elegance here.
Ever the tactician, Daakshin boasts an outstanding comeback rate of nearly 82%, proving that losing a piece or two isn’t a death sentence but an invitation to show off some robust counterplay. Their psychological tilt factor is modest at 7, meaning they rarely lose their cool — though we all know even chess virtuosos have their 'oops' moments.
Ratings & Record
- Peak Blitz Rating: 2549 (June 2024)
- Peak Bullet Rating: 2214 (July 2023)
- Peak Rapid Rating: 2317 (November 2022)
Over an extensive career online, Daakshin has logged hundreds of battles with a solid win rate, especially shining when facing lower-rated opponents where the win rate spikes to nearly 66%. True grit shows with their longest winning streak hitting an impressive 13 games, while the longest losing streak is a mere 7 — showing a fighter’s spirit that keeps coming back for more.
Favorite Openings (Secret Ops)
If Daakshin ever told you their openings, it’d be a secret. Officially marked under "Top Secret," their go-to openings have brought them over 55% wins in bullet and over 52% in blitz—a proof that mystery and mastery walk hand in hand. They've also dabbled with classic lines like the Four Knights Game Gunsberg Variation and the Queen’s Gambit Accepted with some spectacular success.
Recent Battles & Noteworthy Games
Daakshin’s latest triumph was a thrilling checkmate in the Four Knights Game Gunsberg Variation, wrapping up the game with style and precision in just 31 moves. But like every great warrior, they’ve also met defeat — including a recent loss against Indrapolak where their opponent’s strategic play caused a resignation. These ups and downs only add spice to Daakshin’s chess saga.
Playing Hours & Winning Timings
Interestingly, Daakshin’s best hour to strike is 1 AM — a testament to night owl habits or perhaps inspiration from chess ghosts. More wins appear on Saturday and Monday, perfect days to storm the virtual chess boards.
Psychology & Strength
With an early resignation rate at a humble 4.4%, Daakshin prefers to fight till the very last rook falls. This champion's resilience is backed by a strong tactical awareness and an iron will to bounce back even after losing pieces.
In summary, Daakshin Arun embodies the perfect blend of skill, speed, and spirit—proving that whether it’s a bullet zinger or a marathon rapid, they’re always in for the checkmate finale.
Hi Daakshin, here’s an honest look at your recent play
1. What you’re already doing well ✅
- Fighting spirit & initiative: Even in “equal” middles you willingly push forward (e.g. 15.e5! against Amo109). This keeps opponents under pressure.
- Tactical alertness: Motifs like Bxh6, Nd5! and back-rank hits appear frequently in your wins. Your pattern recognition is above average for your rating bracket.
- Piece activity in openings: Most games show quick development and central tension, not passive piece shuffling.
2. Recurring trouble spots 🚩
- Time management: Three of your five listed losses were on the clock. You often burn 30–40 seconds on routine recaptures. Train yourself to make “automatic” moves in ≤5 s when the choice is forced.
- Pawn grabs without a plan:
- Loss vs IndraPolak – 16…Qxb3 invited long-term queenside weaknesses you couldn’t punish.
- Loss vs ChristianJ – 20.Qxb5? let Black’s rooks flood the c-file.
- Conversion technique: Even in won positions (see win vs Lucifer16666) moves 20-26 became messy. Practise “no-risk tightening”: improve the worst piece, create luft, double rooks – then cash in.
- Endgame precision: When queens come off you still play “middlegame moves”. Scan for king activity, pawn majorities and outside passers.
3. Opening audit 🔍
| As White | As Black |
|---|---|
|
• 1.d4 systems (QGA & Catalan-type) bring good positions. • Side lines (1.Nc3 & 1.b3) score well but sometimes concede the centre early. —> Pick one “mainline” (e.g. Ruy Lopez or Queen’s Gambit) and study typical plans, not just moves. |
• Solid with …e5 and …d5, but you drift in the Open Spanish and cede dark squares. • Against 1.d4 you mix Queen’s Gambit Declined, Dutch and KID structures – opponents catch you in unfamiliar lines. —> Commit to ONE defence vs 1.d4 for two months and learn the key tabiya thoroughly. |
4. Action plan for the next 4 weeks 🗓️
- Daily 10-minute drill: 12 fast tactics puzzles + 3 endgame studies (lichess/practice set).
- “Two-touch rule” in games: If you’ve already looked at a candidate move twice, play it and save time.
- Post-mortem routine (15 min each game):
- Locate the first strategic mistake (not the blunder).
- Ask, “What was my plan? What was opponent’s?”
- Store one diagram in your notebook – pattern library building.
- Opening focus: This month study the Queen’s Gambit Accepted (both colours). Play it in every Blitz game and annotate 10 critical positions.
- Weekly sparring: Two 15 + 10 games with a stronger friend/coach where you must explain your candidate moves out loud.
5. Quick stats snapshot 📊
Peak Blitz rating: 2549 (2024-06-04)
Check your performance trends:
6. Motivational closer 💬
Your attacking flair already beats 2300+ players. Pair that with firmer structure & clock discipline and 2500 Blitz is realistic. Small, focused improvements trump massive overhauls. Keep the fire burning!
See you at the board, Coach-Bot 🤖
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| adnan_nadimifar | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| Jake Darmanin | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| zaliaspestininkas | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| danielkukula1989 | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| jwcheah | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| adam84c | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| dirtycheck | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| edgaraleone | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| odyssmosis | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| dgplayingchess | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| shansub94 | 12W / 13L / 31D | |
| suki2012 | 20W / 1L / 1D | |
| umamahes93 | 1W / 2L / 8D | |
| Chesstrueno | 5W / 2L / 0D | |
| littleones21 | 5W / 0L / 2D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2195 | 2507 | 1600 | |
| 2024 | 2151 | 2528 | ||
| 2023 | 2181 | 1849 | 2281 | |
| 2022 | 1865 | 2042 | 2281 | |
| 2021 | 1797 | 2074 | 1969 | |
| 2020 | 2064 | 1995 | 1999 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 55W / 45L / 6D | 51W / 46L / 7D | 71.1 |
| 2024 | 33W / 32L / 4D | 30W / 37L / 6D | 83.1 |
| 2023 | 21W / 19L / 4D | 27W / 16L / 2D | 67.7 |
| 2022 | 17W / 13L / 4D | 18W / 9L / 8D | 74.0 |
| 2021 | 48W / 48L / 13D | 53W / 41L / 13D | 74.7 |
| 2020 | 201W / 111L / 31D | 188W / 130L / 24D | 72.3 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation | 32 | 11 | 19 | 2 | 34.4% |
| QGD: 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.e3 | 27 | 19 | 6 | 2 | 70.4% |
| Amar Gambit | 26 | 14 | 12 | 0 | 53.9% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 21 | 11 | 10 | 0 | 52.4% |
| Australian Defense | 21 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 71.4% |
| Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit | 21 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 47.6% |
| Sicilian Defense | 21 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 76.2% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 20 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 55.0% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 14 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 21.4% |
| Amazon Attack | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catalan Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amar Gambit | 97 | 55 | 35 | 7 | 56.7% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 35 | 18 | 15 | 2 | 51.4% |
| Barnes Defense | 34 | 20 | 11 | 3 | 58.8% |
| Australian Defense | 29 | 16 | 12 | 1 | 55.2% |
| Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit | 16 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 43.8% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 61.5% |
| Czech Defense | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 60.0% |
| Indian Defense: Przepiorka Variation | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 55.6% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 44.4% |
| English Opening | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 77.8% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation | 26 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 46.1% |
| Sicilian Defense | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 54.5% |
| QGD: 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.e3 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 54.5% |
| Australian Defense | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 62.5% |
| King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 71.4% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 14.3% |
| King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Aronin-Taimanov Defense | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 42.9% |
| Gruenfeld: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 33.3% |
| Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 40.0% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 40.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 13 | 0 |
| Losing | 7 | 3 |