Overview
Dawid Dobosiewicz, known online as Darkis30, is a FIDE Master and a blitz specialist whose play combines tactical daring with stubborn endgame technique. He is a frequent competitor in fast time controls and a player to study for anyone who wants to improve at tactics, practical endgames, and Sicilian structures. Preferred time control: Blitz.
- Title: FIDE Master
- Username: Darkis30
- Preferred time control: Blitz
- Peak rapid form highlighted by a notable 2711 (2023-08-21)
Playing Style
Dawid balances raw tactics with deep endgame play. He reaches endgames frequently and is comfortable in long, technical battles. He likes positions that allow queen activity and is not shy about pushing complications when the clock is a factor.
- Frequently reaches endgames; expects long decisive games.
- Strong comeback ability with a high comeback rate after setbacks.
- Average moves per win indicate patient, persistent grinding of advantages.
- Best performance windows include late night and early morning play.
Openings and Repertoire
Dawid favors the Sicilian family and several reliable exchange systems. In blitz he often scores highly in Closed Sicilian lines and some Taimanov variations. He is also comfortable switching to the Caro-Kann or French when a more solid structure is needed.
- Signature umbrella: Sicilian Defense and its branches.
- Blitz strengths: Sicilian Closed, Taimanov lines, and Caro-Kann Exchange.
- Often seeks queen activity and dynamic pawn breaks in middlegame play.
Recent blitz rating trend snapshot:
Career Highlights and Patterns
Key patterns from Dawid's games and seasonal summaries:
- Longest winning streak recorded: 27 games, showing periods of dominant form.
- High endgame frequency coupled with long average decisive lengths.
- Frequently delivers checks with the queen and leverages them into sustained pressure.
- Low early resignation rate, meaning Dawid fights until the very end.
Notable Opponents and Rivalries
Dawid has recurring matchups that reveal adaptation and opening prep. These opponents often appear in his most-played list and form the backbone of several tactical rivalries.
- Most played opponent: Eelke De Boer
- Other frequent competitors: onlyfrankchess, Houji Yao, szymix3
- Some matchups are heavily in Dawid's favor, others are contested, showing his ability to handle variety.
Study Game
Here is a short, instructive mini game that captures his taste for classical development followed by sustained middlegame pressure. Use it to study typical plans and piece coordination.
Quick Stats Snapshot
A few compact statistics that summarize Dawid as a competitor and content for search engines looking for chess, blitz, tactics, and endgames.
- High endgame frequency and long decisive games make him a model for endgame study.
- Excellent blitz performance versus common opening choices when well prepared.
- Strong queen-centric checking patterns and effective practical play in time scrambles.
Final Word
Dawid Dobosiewicz, a.k.a. Darkis30, is a FIDE Master who rewards close study. If you enjoy tactical richness, deep endgames, and Sicilian battles, his games are a great resource. Expect creativity, persistence, and the occasional midnight masterpiece.