Damián Larson

Damián Larson (aka Damian4427)

Known in the chess circles as Damian4427, Damián Larson is a resilient player who has navigated the chaotic seas of online chess with a blend of tenacity, tactical awareness, and occasional bouts of brilliance. Whether it's blitz, bullet, or rapid, Damián has faced countless opponents and collected stories — and lessons — from each encounter.

Journey Through the Ratings

Damián’s peak rapid rating reached a dazzling 730 in late 2022, proving that when the clock allows a bit more thinking time, his strategic mind is sharp. Blitz gave him a thrilling rollercoaster ride too, peaking at 682 in mid-2023, while bullet play, the most furious and frantic of formats, saw him top out at 644. Not every day has been a triumph, however; a recent dip in bullet to around 371 in 2025 shows that even the best warriors have their off moments.

Style and Personality

With an endgame frequency north of 60%, Damián clearly enjoys grinding out those final phases, turning small advantages into victories or staging comebacks when the chips are down — his comeback rate is an impressive 77.8%! He tends to keep games reasonably long, averaging around 58 moves regardless of winning or losing, showing patience rather than quick-fire tactics.

His early resignation rate is a humble 2.2%, which means Damián fights valiantly almost to the very end. When victory comes, it’s often by a checkmate (over 120 wins) but don't underestimate his proficiency in quicker wins through timeout finishers — a whopping 241 wins this way, showing both stamina and pressure game strategies.

Opening Repertoire

Damián favors a mix of classical and tricky openings. The Queen's Pawn Opening and its Zukertort variations appear frequently in his games, with the Vienna Game and Modern Defense as strong allies, especially in blitz. The Englund Gambit is a cheeky choice, especially in bullet where Damián boasts a solid 54% win rate — a daring invitation to gambit or to be gambited.

Some openings don’t go his way quite as often — Three Knights Opening in blitz hasn't yielded a single win, but hey, every master has their nemesis!

Memorable Battles and Opponents

From the fierce fights against opponents like "jake5846" and "bkdksala" to tactical skirmishes where he often clinches victory, Damian seems to have a love-hate relationship with some players, occasionally dominating while sometimes tasting bitter defeats. Against friendly foes like "lushumbrella" and "badim69," his win rates hover around 60% and 17% respectively — hey, nobody’s perfect.

His best time to play? 7 PM, when his win rate climbs to an astonishing 75%! Clearly, Damián is a true night owl who prefers delivering checkmates under the evening stars.

Recent Highlight: The Art of Checkmate

One of his freshest triumphs came on May 31, 2025, where Damián executed a beautiful checkmate in a King's Pawn Opening game, outmaneuvering his opponent piece by piece until the final blow was struck with precision — a display of his strategic depth and fighting spirit.

In a Nutshell

Damián Larson is the quintessential devoted chess warrior, fighting tooth and nail on the digital battlefield. Not always the highest-rated, but a player who never quits, learns from each loss, and savors the sweet taste of victory — preferably delivered with a checkmate.

In the grand chessboard of life, Damian4427 is just the kind of player you want on your side: resilient, bold, and occasionally hilarious in his martyrs' embrace of complicated endgames.