Oladapo Adu (dapsay): The Nigerian Night Owl of Online Chess
From IM Title to Online Ironman
Oladapo Adu, better known to online opponents as dapsay, is a FIDE International Master who treats the chess server like a second home. With more than 18,000 rated games logged, he is one of the most active titled players around, and his favorite format is bullet, where the clock is as dangerous as any grandmaster.
A Steady Climb to Elite Ratings
Adu's rating graph tells a story of relentless improvement. Starting 2016 near 2223 in blitz, he pushed his blitz peak to 2730 by August 2026. His bullet rating also soared to 2680, and his rapid rating reached 2430. His consistency across all time controls is remarkable.
- Peak Blitz rating: 2730 (2026-08-15)
- Peak Bullet rating: 2680 (2026-07-18)
- Longest winning streak: 19 games
- Comeback rate: 80.7 percent
Unorthodox Openings and a Never-Say-Die Style
His opening taste is broad and a little mischievous. As White he happily plays the Amar Gambit, and he has deep experience in sharp Sicilian Defense lines. As Black, the Caro-Kann Defense is a frequent companion, and his rapid results in the Caro-Kann Karpov Variation are outstanding, with a win rate above 80 percent.
He almost never resigns early, with an early resignation rate around one percent. His ability to turn lost positions into points is remarkable: he wins more than half of his games even after losing a piece. His longest winning streak of 19 games shows what happens when he gets rolling.
Familiar Rivals
Some opponents become part of the furniture. Adu has faced chesstang2013 a staggering 271 times, winning 226 of those encounters. He has also played Mikhail Fayuler 122 times, in a rivalry that has produced plenty of drama. These marathon series have sharpened his practical instincts.
Night Owl Tendencies
If you want to catch dapsay at his best, queue up late. His best winning hour is 23:00, when his bullet and blitz results spike. Add a tilt factor of 11 and a willingness to grind through 80-move battles, and you have a player who is as entertaining as he is dangerous.