Dawid Niekraś - FIDE Master and Bullet Chess Virtuoso
Dawid Niekraś, known in the chess community by the username dawid498, is a formidable FIDE Master whose bullet chess skills could probably outpace a speeding bullet... or at least give it a run for its money on the 64 squares. Rising from a modest 1362 bullet rating in 2015 to an astounding peak of 2919 in 2024, Dawid’s journey is nothing short of a rocket launch in the chess cosmos.
With nearly 13,000 bullet games under their belt and a win rate of over 69%, transparency is not Dawid's favorite move; they prefer to keep their openings Top Secret, which apparently worked wonders. Their blitz and rapid ratings are no slouch either, hovering consistently around 2700 and even nudging past 2500 in rapid, showcasing versatility across time controls.
Dawid’s playing style is a fascinating blend: a masterful tactician who thrives in endgames (ever heard of 80% frequency?), and maintains an average of roughly 78 moves per win — because quick victories are overrated, right? If losing a piece intimidates others, Dawid embraces it with a 99% win rate after such setbacks. The comeback kid, indeed!
Their psychological resilience is palpable; despite occasional dips (a tilt factor of 11 for the curious), Dawid manages to keep their cool, exemplified by a longest winning streak of 79 games. And if you ever catch them online, don't expect mercy: Dawid boasts a perfect or near-perfect win rate against a vast number of opponents, including 100% against many recent foes.
Whether it’s daily chess, blitz, rapid, or the instantaneous chaos of bullet, Dawid Niekraś is a chess force to be reckoned with — perhaps the only player who might outpace your fingers and Still checkmate you with a grin. Just don’t blink.