damian2468

About damian2468

Meet damian2468, a chess enthusiast whose journey looks like a rollercoaster ride through the ranks of rapid, blitz, and bullet chess. While not yet wearing the Grandmaster crown, damian2468 embodies the spirit of relentless pursuit and quirky resilience on the 64 squares.

Chess Odyssey

Since early 2022, damian2468 has battled opponents over a lightning-quick 600 seconds and even slower-paced rapid games. Peak ratings peaked at a respectable 938 in rapid, 694 in blitz, and 668 in bullet. With several hundred rapid games logged, their competitive appetite is clear—whether it’s the adrenaline of blitz or the strategic depth of rapid.

Record Highlights & Style

With a nearly equal tally in rapid games — 177 wins and 174 losses — damian2468’s play is a testament to gritty endurance. Expect some suspense: a longest winning streak of 10 games shadowed by a tough longest losing streak of 15. A fascinating psychological twist includes a tilt factor of just 15, proving they don’t rage quit at the first sign of trouble—although 26% of games end with early resignations, so maybe patience is a work in progress.

Their playing style reveals a patient tactician who wraps up wins in about 31 moves on average but sticks around longer in losses (~34 moves), likely hunting for chances to turn the tables. The win rate is slightly better when playing white (~48%) than black (~44%), which isn’t shocking—most chess players prefer that little first-move edge.

Favorite Openings? It’s Top Secret!

Like a chess ninja, damian2468 keeps their opening secrets well locked down. Anonymity in the opening tentacles might explain why opponents rarely predict the next move. The “Top Secret” openings have yielded a solid 46% win rate in rapid and a surprisingly impressive 80% in blitz. Bullet games are another story with only 20% success there—speed chess can be unforgiving!

Victories & Memorable Games

One of their most glorious victories came from a swift and stylish checkmate against brianemonade, finishing with a queen’s spectacular Qh7#. That game was a chess storybook moment: starting cautiously, transitioning into a sharp attack, and closing with a classic mating net.

Opponent Records and Rivalries

damian2468’s fiercest sparring partners include zohaibali4167 (11 games, 45% win rate), and cma2809 (9 games, 44%), while some opponents like brianemonade and many others have no chance at all (100% win rate for damian2468!). They clearly enjoy some rematches and don’t shy away from proving their mettle repeatedly.

Best Time to Challenge Them

Feeling lucky? Try them at 9 AM, their absolute best hour with a perfect 100% win rate. Sundays and Fridays also see better-than-average success for damian2468. But beware of evenings; their win rates dip and the “tilt” factor might just make you smile (or grind your teeth).

The Person Behind the Username

Whether damian2468 is a silhouette of mystery or an emerging chess hero, this player mixes solid fundamentals with a dash of unpredictability. Their journey through chess is paved with tactical surprises, stubborn comebacks (winning nearly 42% of games after losing a piece), and the occasional early surrender (because who likes to spend 40 minutes losing gracefully?).

In the end, damian2468 is proof that chess is not only about rankings and trophies but also about passion, learning, occasional bizarre openings, and the thrill of checkmate — or dramatic resignations when things go sideways.