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darkwest0

Since 2024 (Inactive) Chess.com
36.2%- 51.1%- 12.8%
Bullet 315
1W 0L 0D
Blitz 163
8W 16L 3D
Rapid 446
7W 7L 3D
Daily 230
1W 1L 0D

Profile Summary: darkwest0

Meet darkwest0, the chess enthusiast who’s blazing through 2025 with a style as unpredictable as a game of bullet chess on caffeine. With a peak bullet rating of 315 (no losses in five games, thank you very much), they move pieces faster than you can say "Checkmate!" Their rapid peak rating once soared to a respectable 741, though recent months saw a rollercoaster dip — because who wants to be boringly consistent?

Playing Style & Personality

Known for a moderate early resignation rate of 12.5% (sometimes giving up early but hey, who doesn’t?), darkwest0 loves long, complicated endgames — about 56% of the time, to be exact. With an average of 67 moves per win, patience truly is a virtue here, but the losses tend to be shorter and sharper. They excel slightly more with the black pieces, outpacing white wins by a small margin.

If chess were a soap opera, darkwest0’s would be filled with dramatic comebacks (a 64% comeback rate!) and occasional tilt moments (tilt factor of 7).

Opening Repertoire: A Dash of the Classics and Mysteries

  • Daily: Nordic by spirit — the Scandinavian Defense is their winning charm opponent with a perfect 100% win rate.
  • Bullet: King's Pawn all the way — their opponents never stood a chance with a flawless 100% win rate across multiple openings including the Queen’s Pawn and even the Levitsky Attack.
  • Rapid & Blitz: A cocktail of classic defenses and some spicy gambits. They wield the French Defense Classical Variation and Blackmar Gambit like a pro, but occasionally stumble on less familiar openings like the Reti or Saragossa.

Recent Triumphs & Trials

Notable victories include an impressive checkmate finishing in a live bullet battle against Tord23_9, showcasing a ruthless knack for tactical precision. Yet even darkwest0 isn’t invincible: losses come unexpectedly, sometimes to opponents they’ve never beaten, like juniorlv and ibrahim999pro, reminding them that humility is the true king on the board.

Rivalries & Records

With over 20 games against tord23_9, darkwest0 has an 81% win rate — a rivalry worth a novel. Other opponents? Let’s just say some have been less kind, causing losing streaks of up to 7 in a row. But every streak eventually ends, and darkwest0’s current run is a gleaming 6 consecutive wins.

Fun Facts

  • Prefers midnight chess sessions — their best time to play is at 00:00 hours.
  • Timeout wins account for a surprisingly frequent 8 victories: sometimes the clock is a player's best friend.
  • Has a soft spot for quirky openings and gambits — because what’s chess without a little fun?

In sum, darkwest0 is a tenacious, fast, and occasionally mercurial chess player with a love for variety and a keen eye for comeback opportunities. Whether blitzing bullets or navigating long daily games, this player is one to watch — or challenge if you're feeling brave!

Ready to join their growing list of opponents? Beware the midnight move.

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