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Dawton Lemos - FIDE Master Extraordinaire

Meet Dawton Lemos, aka dawtonlms, a chess warrior who has proudly earned the prestigious title of FIDE Master. With a career spanning over a decade, Dawton has navigated the battlegrounds of blitz, bullet, daily, and rapid chess with a killer instinct and a splash of style.

Starting from humble beginnings in 2012 with a blitz rating of around 1670, Dawton's journey has been nothing short of a rollercoaster – climbing steadily through the ranks to hit a blistering peak bullet rating of 2766 in September 2024 and a blitz rating topping 2601 just a month earlier. If chess ratings were a rollercoaster, then Dawton’s highs are definitely the biggest drops and loops!

Known for a tactical finesse that often leaves opponents scratching their heads, Dawton embraces long, complex endgames with gusto—an average of nearly 83 moves per win. As much as Dawton likes to grind down the opposition, they also possess an impressive comeback rate of 88.63%, proving that a lost piece is no cause for despair! The motto seems to be: "Lose a pawn, win the plot."

Dawton's opening repertoire is the stuff of mystery—labeled simply as "Top Secret" for blitz and bullet games, hinting at a cloak-and-dagger approach that befuddles opponents before the first fourteen moves even unfold. Their favorite reliable choice is the Reti Opening, recently used to clinch victory in a sharp game by resignation.

With over 4000 blitz games played, and a near 50% win rate, Dawton is no stranger to the rapid-fire intensity of fast chess, handling time pressure like a master chef juggling flaming pans. And let’s not forget bullet, where lightning-fast decisions make or break fate—the bullet win rate of approximately 46.7% speaks volumes about their speed and precision.

When asked about Dawton’s playing style, one might say: endurance runner meets tactician, with a sprinkle of psychological resilience (despite a tilt factor of 21, which just means they get a bit miffed now and then—who doesn’t?). The best time to catch Dawton firing on all cylinders? Early morning around 6 AM, when the chessboard apparently gleams just a little brighter.

Off the board, Dawton’s record against the chess world is a mix of fierce rivals and frequent opponents—some they crush regularly, others give them a run for their money (looking at you, aliencowboy and dejavux). But above all, Dawton’s journey speaks to resilience, passion, and the relentless pursuit of checkmate.

Most recently, Dawton showcased strategic prowess with a smooth victory using the Reti Opening, winning by resignation in a battle of wits and nerves that lasted just over 16 moves—a true demonstration of their knack for turning subtle advantages into triumph.

In short: Dawton Lemos is the friend you want at the board when the going gets tough, and the opponent you dread facing when your time is ticking down. An enchanting blend of grit, guile, and grandmasterly potential wrapped in a FIDE Master's title.