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achraf G

Username: Darcss

Playing Since: 2018-09-09 (Active)

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Daily: 729
2W / 2L / 0D
Rapid: 1477
235W / 174L / 19D
Blitz: 1507
1008W / 894L / 89D
Bullet: 1776
2202W / 2026L / 147D

Achraf G – The Bullet Streamer Extraordinaire

Meet Achraf G, also known in the digital battlefield as Darcss, a streamer whose fingers seem to defy the laws of physics when racing against the clock. Preferring the frenzy and lightning pace of bullet chess, Achraf’s gameplay is like watching a caffeinated squirrel play 64 squares at breakneck speed – thrilling, unpredictable, and maddeningly quick.

Starting from humble beginnings with a bullet rating around the 700s in 2021, Darcss embarked on a journey filled with highs, lows, and more mouse clicks per minute than you’d care to imagine. By 2024, Achraf’s bullet escapades had skyrocketed to stratospheric levels, cracking the 1600s barrier – a feat worthy of a virtual standing ovation.

Opening Moves and Tactical Flair

With a strategic mind comfortable in the chaos of Modern Defense and a sneaky killer’s instinct in the Ponziani Opening Jaenisch Counterattack, Achraf’s opening repertoire is both diverse and effective. His currents stats suggest a slight fondness for tossing opponents into the deep end early, and yet, his endgame prowess shines through, with over 70% of his games navigating all the way to those thrilling last moves.

The Art of Winning and Losing

 Wins: 7,192 victories in bullet speak volumes about his persistence. Though he’s endured rough patches (ever experienced a 22-game losing streak?), his ability to bounce back is almost a superpower, boasting a commendable 76% comeback rate. Losses don’t get him down – he knows the best checkmates are those that come just before the inevitable timeout buzz!

Achraf’s games are often decided by the clock (timeout wins and losses are his common story), but don't mistake him for a flagger – achieving a winning rate that barely skirts over 50% in the blistering world of bullet is no small feat.

Streamer Vibes & Rivals

When not streaming, Darcss has a select elite of frenemies who spice up his gaming nights. Whether facing the fearsome kiieronns — against whom he has a 100% win record — or taking on veterans like lucaschessroadto2000 (a challenging 17.5% win rate), every match is a new adventure. Some opponents enjoy his style so much, they’ve rushed to play him dozens or hundreds of times – probably hoping for the bullet thrill ride!

Preferred Environment

Achraf tends to peak at the strangest hours — early mornings like 5 AM seem to summon his best form, though he can be spotted sneaking in wins just before midnight or when others are busy hitting snooze. His resilience makes him a formidable player no matter the time, but his win rates hit charming highs when the world is a little quieter.

Champion of Comebacks & Fast Plays

The magic number here is 5.494 — his average move when the first capture happens. This lightning-fast timing shows Achraf’s style: don't wait around for the perfect moment when you can pounce! Plus, an average victory spans about 61 moves, revealing a fantastic blend of speed, depth, and retention – the perfect recipe for bullet chess mastery.

Recent Memorable Game

In perhaps his last notable triumph, Darcss delivered a mesmerizing checkmate with the Pirc Defense, smoothly snuffing out his opponent's hope as the clock ticked down. This victory perfectly sums up his style: bold, unrelenting, and often winning on time or by a sharp tactical strike.

To sum it up: Darcss isn’t just playing chess — he’s creating heart-pounding bullet chess entertainment, one incredibly fast mouse click at a time.


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Coach Chesswick

Feedback for Achraf G.

It's great to see your enthusiasm and activity in your games, especially with Bullet time controls, where quick thinking is essential!

Strengths:

  • Opening Choice: You consistently play hypermodern openings like the Modern Defense (1...g6), which is a solid foundation that gives you flexible pawn structures and development paths.
  • Attacking Sense: You show good attacking instincts, often putting pressure on your opponents early with moves like ...Bg7 and timely pawn breaks.
  • Endgame Awareness: Several of your wins demonstrate precise technique in converting advantages, which is impressive given the fast pace of Bullet.

Areas to Improve:

  • King Safety: There are games where your king moves early (e.g., 2.Ke2, 3.Ke3) which can be risky. Prioritize rapid castling or safe king positioning to avoid tactical complications, especially in Bullet where mistakes pay off swiftly.
  • Time Management: Since Bullet relies heavily on time pressure, improving your speed and making intuitive, pre-move-friendly decisions will help reduce losses on time.
  • Opening Precision: While your chosen openings are solid, reinforcing key theoretical lines will help you avoid falling into early disadvantages or traps, for instance in the Modern Defense or Pirc setups. Studying the main ideas behind moves like ...d6, ...Nf6, and effective break moves will keep your positions stable.
  • Defensive Awareness: When under attack, try to maintain calm and look for solid defensive resources before counterattacking. Some losses were due to overlooking tactics against your king or key pawns.

Next Steps:

  1. Practice faster castling and king safety drills to avoid early king moves that expose vulnerabilities.
  2. Review and drill the Modern Defense and Pirc Defense openings, focusing on common pawn breaks and piece placements.
  3. Play training games with a slightly slower time control (e.g., 3+0 or 5+0) to develop deeper familiarity with your opening setups and transitions to middle game plans.
  4. Use puzzles daily to sharpen your tactical vision, so you can spot and avoid threats quickly under time pressure.

Keep up the good work and enjoy the fast-paced challenge of Bullet! Your attacking style is a great asset, and with improvements in king safety and time management, you'll see your results improve significantly.

Example from Your Recent Win:

Here is a notable game where you converted an attack decisively using active piece play and careful calculation:




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Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 1713 1361 1477 800
2024 1616 1378 1437 729
2023 1433 1224 1320 709
2022 750 729 1058
2021 730 630 1000
Rating by Year202120222023202420251713630YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 1575W / 1434L / 115D 1586W / 1469L / 88D 69.5
2024 1931W / 2305L / 134D 1972W / 2296L / 147D 68.4
2023 1757W / 1848L / 128D 1833W / 1826L / 136D 66.8
2022 62W / 49L / 9D 70W / 49L / 2D 62.2
2021 36W / 42L / 0D 36W / 35L / 4D 62.9

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Modern 486 229 239 18 47.1%
Scandinavian Defense 401 203 181 17 50.6%
Dresden Opening: The Goblin 396 219 157 20 55.3%
Alekhine Defense 166 86 75 5 51.8%
Amar Gambit 165 87 74 4 52.7%
Australian Defense 143 76 60 7 53.1%
Caro-Kann Defense 121 66 52 3 54.5%
Czech Defense 114 57 50 7 50.0%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 93 50 39 4 53.8%
Modern Defense 93 41 46 6 44.1%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Modern 3002 1374 1540 88 45.8%
Scandinavian Defense 2097 969 1071 57 46.2%
Dresden Opening: The Goblin 1633 863 719 51 52.9%
Amar Gambit 953 436 486 31 45.8%
Czech Defense 919 499 396 24 54.3%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 872 387 454 31 44.4%
Australian Defense 744 383 334 27 51.5%
French Defense 606 253 336 17 41.8%
Alekhine Defense 597 302 279 16 50.6%
Modern Defense 548 275 257 16 50.2%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Scandinavian Defense 130 69 55 6 53.1%
Modern 86 43 39 4 50.0%
Dresden Opening: The Goblin 86 44 32 10 51.2%
Alekhine Defense 36 20 15 1 55.6%
Philidor Defense 25 15 7 3 60.0%
Amazon Attack 25 12 12 1 48.0%
Caro-Kann Defense 22 16 6 0 72.7%
Amar Gambit 21 15 6 0 71.4%
Elephant Gambit 20 11 8 1 55.0%
Barnes Defense 18 13 4 1 72.2%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 2 1 1 0 50.0%
English Opening 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Czech Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Modern 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Alekhine Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 21 1
Losing 55 0
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