Dario Hernandez

Dario Hernandez (ddarioooo)

Meet Dario Hernandez, a chess warrior whose journey through the 64 squares is nothing short of a rollercoaster ride! Known online as ddarioooo, Dario's chess tale is rich with striking victories, humbling defeats, and the occasional comic mishap—for example, resigning early about 13.5% of the time, probably out of sheer respect for his opponents or a flair for dramatic exits.

Rating Journey & Style

Dario’s peak ratings might not be grandmaster-level (peaking at Rapid 333 in August 2024, Blitz 148 in May 2025, and a Bullet peak of 243 also in May 2025), but his passion for the game surges like a tempest. His average number of moves per win (32) and loss (41) reveal a player who often fights long and hard, pushing endgames around 29% of the time to squeeze every drop from a position.

With a comeback rate of over 65%, it’s clear that Dario refuses to wave the white flag easily. Losing a piece isn’t a death sentence here—he manages to win nearly 30% of such games! However, his longest losing streak of 7 reminds us even the bravest knights sometimes fall.

Favorite Openings & Play

When it comes to openings, Dario loves dancing with the King's Pawn Opening and its King's Knight Variation, boasting nearly 47% and 38% win rates respectively in Rapid games. Blitz suits him well too, especially with the Bishop's Opening, where he impressively wins 80% of his encounters—clearly an opening that gets his creative juices flowing.

Not all gambits are equal, though. Poor Englund Gambit fans beware: Dario hasn’t won a single game against it, showing a fierce dislike or perhaps an uncanny ability to punish it mercilessly.

Battle Records & Rivalries

Across all formats, Dario's win/loss record showcases a warrior still honing his craft: in Rapid chess, he has 44 wins to 66 losses; Blitz is a bit tougher with 26 wins against 49 losses. Bullet chess, where lightning-fast decisions matter, is a bit of a mixed bag—2 wins and 3 losses.

His toughest nemesis in terms of games faced is anralnaro (12 battles fought), against whom Dario has a respectable 33% win rate. A friendly tip: avoid underestimating him at 16:00 hours, his statistically best time to play, where his win rate jumps to a solid 50% or more!

Memorable Games & Quirks

Dario’s recent victories reveal a tactical flair and a love for sudden attacks, especially his quick checkmate in just 7 moves using the Ruy Lopez Morphy Defense Exchange. On another occasion, he executed a swift queen sacrifice leading to a brilliant resignation by his opponent using the King’s Pawn Opening, King's Knight Variation.

But beware: not every Dario game ends in glory. His latest loss was against Magnum0824, where a beautiful Giuoco Piano game ended in checkmate. Such is the life of a chess adventurer who wins some, loses some, but never logs out without a lesson learned.

Fun Facts

• Average moves in a losing game: 41 (plenty of chances to reconsider those blunders!)
• Currently on a 1-game winning streak — momentum is on his side!
• Has a tilt factor of 7, meaning he gets frustrated just enough to keep things interesting.

In summary, Dario Hernandez (ddarioooo) is the embodiment of the humble chess enthusiast — quirky, resilient, and always ready to battle again after a loss. Whether you face him online or just follow his games, one thing is certain: with Dario, you get drama, passion, and a very entertaining chess story every time.