Diego Schneider

Meet Diego Schneider, aka DarthVix

Diego Schneider is not your average chess enthusiast—he's a battlemaster of the 64 squares who has been making steady progress through the ranks, proving that patience and persistence really do pay off. Starting humbly at a modest daily rating of 400 in late 2024, Diego quickly ramped up, peaking impressively at 927 in January 2025. His rapid rating also shows no signs of slowing down, hitting a respectable high of 659 in early 2025.

Playing Style & Personality

Known for a balanced approach, Diego mixes tactical flair with strategic patience. His games usually average 36 moves for wins and tend to drag out to nearly 50 moves in losses, showing he's a fighter until the bitter end (or until his coffee runs out). With a lowest early resignation rate of just 5.26%, he’s tough to shake off the board—never one to quit early, even when the chips are down.

Diego shines most brightly when playing White, boasting a 53.45% win rate, but tries to hold his own as Black, where chances are a bit slimmer at 38.89%. His knack for comebacks (46.15% come back rate) makes him a dangerous opponent, and he's been known to keep calm under pressure, though a tilt factor of 6 means even he’s not immune to occasional frustration.

Favorite Openings

Diego’s opening repertoire is like a gourmet buffet—varied, with some clear favorites. Daily games see him excel with the Italian Game Two Knights Modern Bishops Opening and the Scandinavian Defense, both boasting 100% win rates. However, the Caro Kann Defense seems to be his personal nemesis with no wins in two attempts—proof that even the best have their Achilles' heels.

In Rapid, he’s fond of the King’s Pawn Opening, King’s Knight Variation, with a solid 83% win rate. But beware — his record with the Scandinavian Defense in this faster format is less fortunate.

Notable Stats & Fun Facts

• Longest winning streak: 7 games (so clearly he knows how to ride a hot streak!)
• Longest losing streak: 6 games (hey, every journey has its bumps!)
• Best time to challenge Diego? Around 5 PM — his win rate hits a perfect 100% then.
• Most dreaded opponents: "tarianandroid" (0% win rate) — sounds like a robotic adversary that truly tests his mettle.
• Most beloved victories are often via resignation or checkmate, showing Diego’s knack for pressure play and tactical precision.

Recent Battles

Diego’s recent triumphs include a slick resignation win against concerta54mg in a meticulously played Four Knights Game Italian Variation, as well as electric checkmate finishes in rapid online games. Though he occasionally meets his match, his resilience and ability to bounce back continue to earn him respect across the ranks.

In Summary

Diego Schneider aka DarthVix, is a steadily ascending chess warrior who blends a thoughtful strategic mindset with a touch of tactical flair and plenty of grit. He’s proof that winning isn’t just about brilliance in one game, but about the determination to keep pushing the pieces forward game after game, one pawn at a time. Watch out when he’s playing Black on a Thursday evening—you might just be in for one long and intense showdown!