Profile Summary: darth-weider
Once a fledgling shadow roaming the virtual boards, darth-weider has been steadily sharpening their chess skills with a blend of persistence and occasional tactical genius—mostly persistence. Known for embarking on long battles, darth-weider’s games average around 55 moves per win, proving that patience is truly a virtue in their arsenal.
Their peak blitz rating of 950 in April 2024 was a harbinger of a slow but steady rise, with recent blitz ratings hovering around 640 in mid-2025. Not a speed demon in bullet chess (max 575), they prefer the lightning flash of blitz and the thoughtful pulse of daily games, where they achieved an impressive peak > 1113 rating and showcase solid strategic play.
Playing Style: Darth-weider is a classic endgame enthusiast, favoring drawn-out encounters and demonstrating resilience with a 68.9% comeback rate after losing material—an impressive display of grit and tactical awareness. Their early resignation rate is minimal (1.92%), indicating a fighter's spirit unwilling to concede defeat prematurely.
Whether wielding the Giuoco Piano, dabbling in the Scandinavian Defense, or mysterious Top Secret openings, darth-weider keeps opponents guessing. Their win rates vary dramatically by opening, sometimes as high as 75% with the Scandinavian Defense (a surprise for many), but they’re also known to have humbling spells, especially with the King's Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation (just 16.67% win rate – ouch!).
Off the battlefield, darth-weider prefers matches at dawn when the rest are asleep, flourishing in the early hours of the morning (4:00 AM) — a true dark-side warrior timing their strikes perfectly. With a tilt factor of 8, there’s evidence they occasionally grumble under their breath after tricky defeats but never enough to break their winning streaks (longest winning streak: 9 games).
Recent highlights include a spectacular checkmate victory with the Giuoco Piano in June 2025, showcasing precision and patience. Losses come with grace (and occasionally due to questionable time management), reminding us all that even heroes have their off days.
In summary: darth-weider is an endgame tactician and stubborn grinder with a taste for classic openings and a knack for turning the tide. Not the flashiest but definitely one to watch—a dark horse who strikes silently and lands that checkmate when you least expect it.
