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Daakshin Arun FM

Username: Daaksboy

Location: Chennai

Playing Since: 2020-01-28 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟♟♟

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Rapid: 2281
107W / 61L / 18D
Blitz: 2507
388W / 311L / 42D
Bullet: 2200
221W / 158L / 20D

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.


Coach's Avatar

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.
    Ask “What changes after I take?” not just “Can I take?”.
  • 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 WhiteAs 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 🗓️

  1. Daily 10-minute drill: 12 fast tactics puzzles + 3 endgame studies (lichess/practice set).
  2. “Two-touch rule” in games: If you’ve already looked at a candidate move twice, play it and save time.
  3. Post-mortem routine (15 min each game):
    1. Locate the first strategic mistake (not the blunder).
    2. Ask, “What was my plan? What was opponent’s?”
    3. Store one diagram in your notebook – pattern library building.
  4. Opening focus: This month study the Queen’s Gambit Accepted (both colours). Play it in every Blitz game and annotate 10 critical positions.
  5. 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:

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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
Rating by Year20202021202220232024202525281797YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

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%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 13 0
Losing 7 3