Daria Zaichenko (DarZay) - Woman FIDE Master
Meet Daria Zaichenko, also known in the chess circles as DarZay, a formidable Woman FIDE Master whose blitz games have left opponents either baffled or checking their e-mails mid-match. Daria’s chess career is a rollercoaster of thrilling comebacks (91.35% comeback success rate!) and tactical wizardry — in fact, when DarZay loses a piece, it’s often the prelude to a masterstroke victory, boasting a perfect 100% win rate after losing material. Talk about turning lemons into queen forks!
Rating and Performance
Since 2020, DarZay's blitz rating has soared impressively, hitting a peak of 2407 in 2024 — a number that surely makes casual players tremble. Her rapid play has been a bit more of a mixed bag, but don’t let those numbers fool you; with a lightning-fast style and an average game length of around 75 moves, Daria knows how to squeeze every bit of drama out of every match. Bullet chess? She’s been known to rocket up to 2569 — blink and you’ll miss it!
Playing Style & Personality
Daria’s games tend to marathon into long, intensely fought battles, rarely giving up early (early resignation rate below 1%), preferring to wade through endgames with the persistence of a detective unraveling a mystery. Opponents should beware: a small tilt factor (14) means Daria keeps her cool under pressure, but she might silently celebrate with a cheeky grin when sealing a comeback or outwitting opponents who thought she was down for the count.
Notable Quirks & Trivia
- Favored time for winning: Sunday with a 40.38% win rate — a perfect day for checkmate and chill.
- Peak blitz hour: 19:00, where Daria strikes like a stylish midnight rook maneuver.
- Longest winning streak: a modest but mighty 5 games — enough to warm up the chess nerves.
- Win rate against "atomicmate123": a flawless 100% — clearly, Daria’s kryptonite is “atomic” opponents!
Whether grappling with blitz bullets, rapid puzzles, or mind-bending endgame positions, Daria Zaichenko blends skill, grit, and a dash of magic to keep the chess world on its toes. Opponents beware: underestimating DarZay could lead to one of those losses you'll replay over and over — not because it was close, but simply because it was a spectacle.