Player Profile: DAF2505
Rating around 1900-2100 over the years? Psh, that's just their warm-up stage! DAF2505 is the kind of chess player who refuses to settle for mediocrity, bravely venturing from the modest territory of blitz 800s to the daring heights of rapid 2100+ in recent years. Whether it’s blitz, rapid, bullet, or daily chess, DAF2505 treats every time control like a royal showdown.
Early Years and Progression
Starting with a modest blitz rating in 2017 (~800), DAF2505 steadily climbed the ranks through sheer grit and an uncanny knack for pulling comebacks – boasting a comeback rate of 87.36%, because giving up is so passé. Their peak blitz rating is a solid 2135 achieved in 2022, with rapid reaching a majestic 2137 as recently as December 2024. Bullet enthusiasts can also admire a peak of nearly 1800 in 2023. Not too shabby!
Playing Style & Strengths
DAF2505 enjoys the long game, with an average of nearly 60 moves per win and tends to engage heavily in endgames (about 69% of their games). White pieces seem to be their lucky charm with a 52.69% win rate, while the black pieces hold their own at 47.6%. Early resignation rate is low (1.42%), showing that they rarely throw in the towel prematurely.
Tactics & Psychology
Equipped with a keen tactical awareness, they win almost half the time after losing a piece—talk about turning lemons into lemonade! While the tilt factor is 11 (because even DAF2505 isn’t immune to the frustration of a tough loss), their best playtime is at 6:00 AM, proving maybe they’re a chess morning person or just love shocking opponents before they’ve had coffee.
Signature Openings
- Blitz: Unknown Opening (50.48% win rate) and the mysterious “Top Secret” opening (49.89% win rate).
- Rapid: Again, Unknown Opening leads with about 51% win rate, with some forays into the English Opening and Alekhine’s Defense.
- Bullet: The classic Unknown Opening reigns with ~49.5% wins, sprinkled with occasional Danish Gambits and Pirc defenses.
DAF2505 is as unpredictable as a squirrel on a caffeine rush but somehow manages to make it work.
Win/Loss Record & Opponents
With over 3,500 blitz wins and an exciting collection of over 1,900 bullet victories, DAF2505 shows impressive resilience. Their toughest foe recently? dancindog—a bit of a nemesis with multiple recent battles. But they've got a stellar 100% win record against a huge roster of other players, so watch out!
Most Memorable Victory
One of the latest triumphs involved a brilliant maneuver in the English Opening, where DAF2505 turned the tables with elegant attacks and forced a resignation at move 30. The game lasted nearly 11 minutes and showcased deep planning and ruthless precision. You can check it out here.
Fun Facts
- Longest winning streak: 25 games! That’s enough to make any opponent sweat.
- Average moves in losses are higher than wins, so DAF2505 fights tooth and nail before conceding.
- Wins more often on Tuesdays and Wednesdays – maybe those midweek vibes bring out the best chess zen.
In short, DAF2505 is a player who combines gritty defense, clever tactics, and a splash of mystery. Whether you face them in a lightning-fast bullet or a strategic rapid game, expect a battle full of surprises and heart!