Dantrusczynski: The Underdog's Tale in 64 Squares
Meet Dantrusczynski, a chess player whose journey on the 64 squares resembles a thrilling rollercoaster ride—full of dips, peaks, and unexpected turns. Starting from a modest blitz rating hovering around 265 in early 2023, Dantrusczynski has steadily climbed the ranks, reaching a blistering peak blitz rating of 1127 in January 2025. Not quite Magnus-level yet, but hey, every grandmaster started somewhere!
When Dantrusczynski isn't busy dazzling opponents with slow-burning strategies, they enjoy the rapid pace of bullet and blitz games, showcasing a remarkable comeback rate of almost 79% after losing a piece. Apparently, giving up material just lights a fire under their tactical spirit!
Their playing style is a testament to endurance and patience: with an average of 60 moves per win and even more moves per loss, one can tell Dantrusczynski loves a prolonged battle. Endgames? Oh yes, they appear in over 62% of their games, suggesting this player treats chess like a marathon, not a sprint.
Favorite Openings
- Philidor Defense – a steady fortress with a ~53% win rate in blitz, even if it baffles some enemies.
- King's Pawn Opening – a classic weapon with solid success across all formats, especially rapid.
- Caro Kann Defense – Dantrusczynski's secret sauce, shining through with over 60% win rate in blitz.
Recent Highlights
One recent victory featured a brilliant pawn thrust and queen maneuver in a Vienna Game Anderssen Defense, wrapping up by move 13. In another clash, Dantrusczynski's resilience paid off in a Scandinavian Defense, forcing the opponent to resign by position after relentless pressure.
The Human Side
Despite some tough losses (sometimes on time, because, hey, who hasn't been there?), Dantrusczynski keeps their tilt factor low at 8, proving a steely mindset. The best time to challenge them? Around 5 AM—when the brain's freshest and pawns tremble.
A fun fact: Dantrusczynski loves playing chess late at night or early morning hours, where their win rate creeps above 60%. Night owl or just a caffeine-fueled strategist? You decide!
Summary
In short, Dantrusczynski is a player who consistently improves, embraces the grind, and surprises foes with tactical comebacks and endgame prowess. Whether losing a piece or a game, they never quit without a fight—and that’s the mark of a true chess warrior in the making.
Keep an eye on this one; the journey is just getting started!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| abrama2010 | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| centerforpants | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| mananjoshi2000 | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| mfpae | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| stevbiz | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| batateira_maritima | 23W / 0L / 0D | |
| ayunxz | 21W / 0L / 0D | |
| nickxx_xx | 15W / 0L / 0D | |
| noemotamedi | 11W / 3L / 0D | |
| comedordedanieis | 10W / 0L / 3D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 784 | 1001 | 920 | |
| 2024 | 844 | 1069 | 1123 | 826 |
| 2023 | 685 | 715 | 731 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 165W / 165L / 24D | 163W / 174L / 15D | 67.9 |
| 2024 | 307W / 203L / 19D | 279W / 219L / 29D | 65.3 |
| 2023 | 227W / 181L / 27D | 239W / 163L / 19D | 60.1 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philidor Defense | 53 | 28 | 23 | 2 | 52.8% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 46 | 25 | 20 | 1 | 54.4% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 42 | 19 | 18 | 5 | 45.2% |
| Scotch Game | 32 | 16 | 15 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Italian Game | 32 | 13 | 18 | 1 | 40.6% |
| Vienna Game Max Lange Defense | 30 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 40.0% |
| Three Knights Opening | 26 | 16 | 9 | 1 | 61.5% |
| Vienna Game Falkbeer Variation | 25 | 12 | 10 | 3 | 48.0% |
| Italian Game Hungarian Defense | 24 | 19 | 4 | 1 | 79.2% |
| Petrovs Defense | 24 | 9 | 15 | 0 | 37.5% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vienna Game Max Lange Defense | 36 | 15 | 19 | 2 | 41.7% |
| Three Knights Opening | 34 | 18 | 13 | 3 | 52.9% |
| Italian Game | 34 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 52.9% |
| Italian Game Hungarian Defense | 31 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 54.8% |
| Four Knights Game | 26 | 16 | 9 | 1 | 61.5% |
| Caro Kann Defense | 25 | 11 | 11 | 3 | 44.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 20 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 20 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 55.0% |
| Philidor Defense | 18 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 61.1% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation | 17 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 29.4% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 60 | 39 | 20 | 1 | 65.0% |
| Philidor Defense | 35 | 15 | 18 | 2 | 42.9% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 32 | 21 | 11 | 0 | 65.6% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Tayler Opening | 28 | 19 | 9 | 0 | 67.9% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 26 | 21 | 3 | 2 | 80.8% |
| Italian Game | 24 | 16 | 8 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Three Knights Opening | 22 | 14 | 7 | 1 | 63.6% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation | 18 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 50.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 18 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 72.2% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation | 17 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 58.8% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Game Hungarian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Top Secret | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Four Knights Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense French Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Scotch Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Ruy Lopez Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Vienna Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Philidor Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Four Knights Game Spanish Variation Rubinstein Countergambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 27 | 0 |
| Losing | 8 | 2 |