Player Profile: DARKNESS2718
Meet DARKNESS2718, a fearless adventurer in the vast and mysterious world of online chess. Known for bouts of brilliance and bouts of bewilderment, this player embodies the rollercoaster experience of chess mastery.
Rating & Performance
Once soaring to a Rapid peak rating of 941 back in March 2023, DARKNESS2718 has seen the tides shift over time, currently hovering around the 380 mark in Rapid as of mid-2025. Not to be underestimated in faster formats, the peak Blitz rating reached 319 recently, and Bullet play gave a flash of 226 at best.
Playing Style & Quirks
A tactician at heart, DARKNESS2718 is not afraid to resign early (almost 29% early resignation rate), proving that sometimes knowing when to quit is a skill on its own. With an average of about 34 moves per win, games tend to be engaging battles rather than lightning-fast finishes. White pieces bring a slightly better success rate (38%) compared to Black (34%), showing a subtle preference for setting the tone. The psychological battlefield is tricky here—our player has a tilt factor of 52, which means after a few losses, the dark clouds roll in, but also a comeback ability of 71%, ready to surprise opponents.
Favorite Openings
- Rapid: The Ruy Lopez Opening Birds Defense is a shining star with a clean 100% win rate in 2 games! Kings Pawn and Scotch Games also yield solid performances.
- Blitz & Bullet: Prefers classic King's Pawn Openings and has a soft spot for the French Defense Knight Variation boasting a strong 75% win rate in Blitz.
- Beware Grob Opening: A serious nemesis with a 0% win rate in Blitz against this unpredictable opening.
Notable Streaks & Stats
The rollercoaster continues with a longest winning streak of 5 games, juxtaposed against a humbling longest losing streak of 52 games—proof that every dark tunnel eventually leads to the light. The endgame appears complex and challenging, with just 20% frequency, hinting that many battles are decided earlier on.
Hour & Day Performance
The best time to cross swords with DARKNESS2718? At 5 AM, when win rates skyrocket to 100% (someone’s an early bird!). Tuesdays, Fridays, and nights around 7 PM also offer better chances at outwitting them.
Recent Matches
Latest victories include a sharp win on time against benga222222 employing the Reti Opening with cunning finesse. While losses have come by checkmate and on time, each game fuels DARKNESS2718's determination to grow and adapt.
In Summary
DARKNESS2718 is a player who embodies persistence, unpredictability, and a relentless passion for the royal game. Whether cruising on wings of victory or trudging through skeptics’ shadows, this username lights up online chess boards with a unique blend of flair and fight.
Ready to face the darkness? Approach with caution and a cunning plan!
Hi DARKNESS2718 — Personalised Coaching Feedback
Quick snapshot
- Peak Blitz rating so far:
- Play-time pattern:
- Favourite openings: 1.e4 with a mix of French/Italian structures and the adventurous King’s Gambit.
What you’re already doing well
- Fearless tactics. You don’t hesitate to grab material or launch sacrifices when you spot a chance. In your win against benga222222 you correctly played 9.Ng5! followed by 12.e6! to rip open the position.
- Piece activity over pawn-grabbing. Moves like 7.Bb5+ in the French and 14.c4! as Black (vs tap4s) show that you value rapid development.
- Resourceful under time pressure. Even in bullet you often find tactical tricks that make opponents over-think and flag.
Your top three improvement priorities
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King safety & early castling.
In four of your last five losses you stayed in the centre or walked your king up the board.
• Example: Your un-castled king on e7/c5 became the main target.
➜ Rule of thumb: Try to castle by move 8–10 unless you have a concrete reason not to. See castle and king safety. -
Opening discipline.
Sharp gambits are fun, but playing them every game often backfires at sub-2000 level because a single inaccurate move ruins the position.
• As White you can still play the King’s Gambit, but learn one solid alternative (e.g. the Italian Game with c3 & d4).
• As Black avoid the Latvian (2…f5) until you master quieter replies such as the Scandinavian or French. Use the first 8–10 moves to develop pieces, fight for the centre and keep the king safe. -
Time management.
Many losses are flagged positions that were objectively winning (e.g. vs kurvabober26).
➜ Practical tips:- Pre-move obvious recaptures when the position is stable.
- Use one fixed opening setup in bullet so you don’t burn time on move 3.
- Spend the first 20 seconds getting a safe king; then start calculating tactics.
Tactical pattern to train this week
In several games you allowed long diagonal mates or unstoppable passed pawns. Work on patterns involving back-rank defence and advanced connected pawns. Search puzzles with the tags skewer, clearance, and deflection.
Micro-goals for your next 20 games
- Castle in every single game before move 10 (unless you deliver checkmate first!).
- Keep your queen inside your own half until at least move 8.
- Record two games where you decline a risky gambit and convert a positional edge.
Keep the momentum!
You have the tactical eye — pairing it with solid fundamentals will push your rating up quickly. Good luck, and remember: safe king, sound structure, then strike!🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| advrilley | 2W / 0L / 0D | |
| gukesh26512 | 0W / 2L / 0D | |
| hazaa-700 | 1W / 0L / 1D | |
| knack-gamer | 0W / 2L / 0D | |
| youssef-87 | 2W / 0L / 0D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 100 | 152 | 422 | 800 |
| 2023 | 785 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 127W / 181L / 7D | 120W / 193L / 3D | 34.5 |
| 2023 | 1W / 0L / 1D | 1W / 1L / 0D | 84.2 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amar Gambit | 49 | 10 | 38 | 1 | 20.4% |
| Elephant Gambit | 29 | 16 | 12 | 1 | 55.2% |
| Australian Defense | 26 | 9 | 17 | 0 | 34.6% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 25 | 13 | 12 | 0 | 52.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 21 | 6 | 15 | 0 | 28.6% |
| Scotch Game | 20 | 9 | 10 | 1 | 45.0% |
| Four Knights Game | 16 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 31.2% |
| Barnes Defense | 16 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 56.2% |
| Philidor Defense | 14 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 42.9% |
| Petrov's Defense | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elephant Gambit | 20 | 11 | 9 | 0 | 55.0% |
| Australian Defense | 18 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 38.9% |
| Barnes Defense | 14 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 35.7% |
| Four Knights Game | 13 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 38.5% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 13 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 7.7% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 13 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 53.9% |
| Scotch Game | 12 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 8.3% |
| Amazon Attack | 10 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 10.0% |
| Three Knights Opening | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 30.0% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 37.5% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotch Game | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 71.4% |
| Barnes Defense | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 16.7% |
| Four Knights Game | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Australian Defense | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Elephant Gambit | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 80.0% |
| Three Knights Opening | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Philidor Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 5 | 0 |
| Losing | 52 | 1 |