Biography of DanlekDaPawnstar
Meet DanlekDaPawnstar, a tenacious battler on the 64-square battlefield with a knack for turning pawns into stars. Starting humbly around a daily rating of 768 in late 2022, DanlekDaPawnstar has shown a relentless upward trajectory, smashing through ceilings to reach an impressive peak daily rating of 1188 in April 2025. A player who never settles, their rapid rating peaked at 1209 back in December 2022, proving speed and strategy often go hand in hand.
Style & Strengths
DanlekDaPawnstar is a fierce competitor known for a high White win rate (~81%) and a close-to-equally impressive Black win rate (~75%). Their games tend to be thoughtfully long, averaging over 54 moves per win, a testament to endurance and strategic depth. Interestingly, this player enjoys endgames, engaging over half their games to the bitter end without prematurely throwing in the towel – resignation only accounts for about 6% early exits.
With a comeback rate north of 50% and a 73% win rate after losing a piece, DanlekDaPawnstar can pull rabbits out of hats when under pressure, balancing nerves with skillful tenacity.
Favorite Openings
If you want to predict what DanlekDaPawnstar will play, expect a host of flexible and tricky openings:
- Daily Battles: Master of the Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack (Classical Variation) with a 100% win record in 18 games – unstoppable with this one!
- Others: Dominates the Bishop's Opening (96%+ win rate) and the Philidor Defense (around 95%), showing a penchant for sound, classical chess.
- Rapid Games: Less dominant but still formidable with the Philidor Defense and King’s Pawn Opening, though sometimes the magic fizzles with a more modest 60-65% win rate.
Recent Highlights
In their latest victorious duel, DanlekDaPawnstar triumphed over IrmiyaTheRookKing using the Nimzowitsch Defense, patiently outwitting their opponent until winning on time. It’s a classic case of chess patience overcoming chess haste!
Rivalries & Records
Playing regularly against familiar foes like darooking (with a stunning ~93% win rate), sleezybigphatty (~91%), and irmiyatherookking (~92%), DanlekDaPawnstar shows a knack for consistently besting known challengers. However, no chess journey is without bumps — their longest losing streak was a grudging 5 games, but that only fuels their fight-back fire!
Fun Facts & Quirky Traits
- Wins peak when the clock strikes 10 AM – clearly a “morning knight” rather than a “night bishop.”
- Complete dominance in some opening lines suggests they've probably read Ruy Lopez to sleep at night (or just memorized openings to a fault!).
- Early resignation rate is low, but when the going gets tough, sometimes they tap out rather than flailing – smart move, chess is a marathon after all.
- Despite their skill, their rapid games show a struggle now and then, hinting that a ticking clock might just ruffle this Pawnstar’s feathers.
In Summary
DanlekDaPawnstar is a rising chess talent, mixing strategic finesse with endurance and a hint of humor in their username choice. Whether launching a Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack or slowly squeezing out a win in a 50-move-plus slugfest, this player embodies the joy and grit of chess. Watch them closely – these pawns are destined for greatness!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| DaRooKing | 349W / 28L / 0D | |
| irmiyatherookking | 56W / 5L / 0D | |
| sleezybigphatty | 50W / 5L / 0D | |
| ankitreddy07 | 1W / 1L / 0D | |
| mcjames59 | 2W / 0L / 0D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 926 | 1171 | ||
| 2024 | 971 | 1109 | ||
| 2023 | 984 | 1094 | ||
| 2022 | 1188 | 960 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 40W / 3L / 0D | 38W / 5L / 0D | 48.2 |
| 2024 | 109W / 11L / 0D | 104W / 20L / 0D | 52.7 |
| 2023 | 89W / 16L / 0D | 76W / 17L / 0D | 51.7 |
| 2022 | 69W / 41L / 2D | 61W / 52L / 1D | 55.6 |
Openings: Most Played
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 52 | 45 | 7 | 0 | 86.5% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 28 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 92.9% |
| Bishops Opening | 28 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 96.4% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation | 27 | 24 | 3 | 0 | 88.9% |
| Philidor Defense | 19 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 94.7% |
| Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Classical Variation | 18 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Modern Variation | 17 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 94.1% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 16 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 87.5% |
| Top Secret | 15 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 86.7% |
| English Opening Reversed Sicilian Variation | 14 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 92.9% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philidor Defense | 43 | 27 | 15 | 1 | 62.8% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 17 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 64.7% |
| Italian Game | 15 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 53.3% |
| Giuoco Piano Game | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 60.0% |
| Italian Game Two Knights Modern Bishops Opening | 10 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 20.0% |
| Bishops Opening Berlin Defense | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Philidor Defense Exchange Variation | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 37.5% |
| Bishops Opening Boi Variation | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 14.3% |
| Bishops Opening | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 16.7% |
| Sicilian Defense | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 40.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 45 | 0 |
| Losing | 5 | 1 |