Tamirlan Sailay

Tamirlan Sailay (aka DadTi)

Meet Tamirlan Sailay, or as the online chess world knows him, DadTi — a spirited chess enthusiast who's had quite the rollercoaster journey through the ranks. While not yet storming the grandmaster charts, DadTi demonstrates that chess is as much about persistence and fun as it is about ratings.

Rating Adventures & Style

Starting strong in 2021 with a blitz peak rating of 1024 and a rapid peak at 1200, DadTi quickly found that chess ratings can be trickier than a queen’s gambit. His blitz rating dances mostly below the 300-mark in recent years, proving that sometimes resilience is measured not just in points but in the sheer joy of the game.

Rapid chess is his current playground, where he boasts a peak rating of 579 in early 2025 and is known for keeping his engines humming with a near-even split of wins and losses – because what’s chess without a little drama?

Bullet chess? Let's just say DadTi warmed up with a peak of 188 and learned that lightning-fast moves might not always lead to lightning-fast wins.

Signature Openings & Tactical Quirks

DadTi has a particular fondness for the King’s Pawn Opening, winning over 50% of his blitz battles there — a classic opening pairing that means business. The Vienna Game seems to offer him some cheer, winning over 71% of those games (not too shabby!). However, every hero has their kryptonite: the Nimzowitsch Defense has been less kind, showing the kind of challenge that keeps a player humble.

His tactical awareness shines with a 63% comeback rate, meaning DadTi knows how to bounce back like a chessboard phoenix. And despite a few tilt moments (14% tilt factor, for the curious), he can strike back hard, often winning after losing material — a testament that the game is never truly over until the king falls.

Victory, Defeat & Memorable Moments

With a combined record of 249 wins against 251 losses and a handful of draws, DadTi is always in the thick of competitive action. His favorite time to play? Around 6 PM — perhaps when the mind is sharpest or the coffee kicks in.

His most recent win was a quick and cheeky victory in blitz, deploying the King's Pawn Opening and delivering a swift early queen capture to capitalize on opponent’s oversights — checkmate via resignation in just three moves! Conversely, his losses show a willingness to engage in complex battles, sometimes resulting in beautiful defeats that teach more than any easy win could.

Style & Personality

DadTi's approach blends patience and endurance: with an average ~51 moves per win, he’s no bullet gamer only looking for fast thrills but a player who enjoys a prolonged strategic dance. His endgame frequency topping 52% confirms a player who plays to the bitter end. Often strategically choosing openings that hint at classical classic chess charm, DadTi embodies the spirit of a thoughtful hobbyist with flashes of competitive flair.

To sum it up: Tamirlan Sailay is a chess adventurer, battling both CPUs and nerves, mastering the art of fun, frustration, and occasionally, triumph. Whether shrugging off a brutal 14-game losing streak or riding a 5-game winning streak, DadTi keeps the board lively and the gaming spirit alive. If chess were a sitcom, Tamirlan would be the endearing underdog everyone roots for — ready to throw down the gauntlet and then laugh it off in the next round.

Keep an eye on DadTi; who knows where this journey leads? Perhaps next season, the trophies will start piling up!