Luís Soares (Dark_Attack): A Short Biography
The Man Behind Dark_Attack
Luís Soares, better known online as Dark_Attack, is a streamer and lifelong chess grinder who has been playing on the platform since 2009. He may look like a calm Daily chess lover on the surface, but his record tells a different story. Over 53,000 rated games later, he has become one of the most persistent and entertaining fighters in the pool.
His profile points to Daily as his preferred time control, yet his blitz and bullet numbers show real venom. He owns a 43 game winning streak, a comeback rate near 87 percent, and a reputation for refusing to go quietly into the night.
Style and Signature Openings
Dark_Attack likes to attack, as his username suggests. His opening history is heavy on sharp and ambitious lines. He regularly reaches the Sicilian Defense, especially the Accelerated Dragon, and he enjoys the offbeat energy of the Bird Opening with the Batavo Gambit.
- His Daily win rate in the Sicilian Defense is close to 80 percent.
- In Rapid play, the Accelerated Dragon has been a reliable scoring weapon for him.
- He loves unbalanced positions where his endgame stamina and stubborn swindles take over.
Rivalries and Marathon Battles
Nobody has shared more of the battlefield with Dark_Attack than murganho. They have faced each other 349 times, and Luís has claimed 326 wins in that series. Poor murganho. Another frequent dance partner is matein182, who has tested him 501 times and still kept coming back for more.
Those long rivalries explain his endurance. He plays deep into the endgame, averages around 80 moves in decisive games, and rarely gives up early. His best hours tend to be around 20:00, which is prime streaming time for a player who enjoys grinding while the world sleeps.
A Streaming Career Built on Persistence
As a streamer, Luís turns marathon sessions into entertainment. His tilt factor of 13 is almost respectable after thousands of online battles, and his ability to bounce back after losing a piece has become part of his identity. He has also crossed major milestones, including a bullet peak of 2552 (2024-08-02) and a blitz peak of 2617 (2026-05-09).
Today Dark_Attack remains a beloved fixture for fans of long, messy, fighting chess. He is proof that you do not need to be perfect to be dangerous. You just need to be stubborn enough to keep attacking.