Darek

Rating Journey

Starting from a modest 478 in daily chess back in 2022, Darek made impressive strides, reaching a peak daily rating of 1689 by 2024. His rapid rating also climbed steadily, topping out at 1645. Blitz is a bit of a rollercoaster, with highs around 1811, demonstrating his willingness to take risks and embrace the adrenaline rush of faster gameplay.

Playing Style & Stats

• Average Moves: About 58 moves per win, showing patience and persistence; losses are usually just a bit quicker, averaging 52 moves.
• Win Rates: Darek loves playing with White (63.4% win rate) but isn't shy in Black games either (57.8%).
• Endgame Fanatic: Over 55% of his games reach the endgame, proving he enjoys the long strategic battles rather than quick finishes.
• Comeback King: With a 70% rate of turning games around after slipping behind, Darek keeps calm and plays on—even if things look grim.
• Early Resignation: Only about 7% of the time—because quitting early is just not his style.

Notable Feats & Fun Facts

Among Darek's legendary moments is an epic 26-game winning streak that would make even Magnus Carlsen raise an eyebrow. His current hot streak? Four consecutive wins—looks like someone's on fire!

Darek favors a “Top Secret” opening strategy that's brought him a whopping 70% win rate in daily games. (The secret? Well, that’s locked tighter than a chess clock!)

Against recent opponents like aleksangp2 and 0tirb, he boasts a perfect 100% win record—talk about making friends on the board!

When Does Darek Shine?

The tactical wizardry turns up especially in evening hours and midweek battles, with top win rates as high as 72% at 17:00 and even perfect scores during the quiet hours around midnight and 2 AM. Clearly, Darek’s brain switches into overdrive when the world is winding down—or maybe that’s just the caffeine kicking in.

In Summary

Darek's chess journey is a tale of steady progress, strategic patience, and a dash of boldness—plus a knack for turning the tides even in tricky situations. Whether you’re facing him in blitz or rapid, expect a resilient opponent who plays with heart, humor, and a hidden "top secret" weapon.