Known by the username Demosterofchess, this player is the true embodiment of perseverance in the dizzying world of chess. With a peak rapid rating of 699 achieved in May 2024, Demosterofchess has shown an impressive upward trajectory from humble beginnings, starting as low as 238 earlier in 2023.
His preferred battlefield is the Bullet time control, where lightning-fast thinking and quicker mouse clicks reign supreme. Despite facing the unrelenting pressure of the clock, Demosterofchess maintains a nearly balanced win-loss record here, with a whopping 470 wins to 450 losses, proving he's no fair-weather player.
Opening Gambits and Grand Plans
Our strategist favors some unusual openings that make opponents raise their eyebrows, such as the Van t Kruijs Opening and the French Defense. Particularly in rapid games, the French Defense boasts a sparkling 79.31% win rate — quite impressive for a defense that often scares many an amateur. In bullet games, the Van t Kruijs Opening is a regular weapon, with a modest nearly 50% win rate, proving that chaos can be a friend in fast-paced scenarios.
Playing Style and Mental Fortitude
Despite an early resignation rate of around 6.64%, Demosterofchess shows a dogged spirit of resilience, coming back from losing positions nearly 73% of the time—an actual comeback king! This tactical awareness is coupled with an average game length hovering in the mid-40-move range, indicating a player who isn’t afraid to grind it out in tense middlegames and endgames alike.
Some Memorable Battles
In recent contests, Demosterofchess has faced a variety of foes with mixed fortunes — sometimes scoring a perfect 100% win rate against certain opponents (take that, komatsu000!), yet also landing in some tough spots against others. On his last documented win, he executed a brisk and cheeky 1. e3 e5 2. Qf3 (French Defense who?), swiftly wrapping up the game against Komatsu000 by abandoning traditional expectations — after all, who says queen sorties can't start on move 2?
Check out the last winning game PGN
1. e3 e5
2. Qf3 1-0
A Fun Fact
Demosterofchess's best playing hours are mysterious but interestingly peak roughly around 04:00 AM—a true night owl who perhaps finds the quiet hours perfect for plotting their next tactical masterpiece or accidental blunder!
Whether rallying back from tough positions, experimenting with unconventional openings, or simply having a blast on the board, Demosterofchess reminds us all that chess is as much about passion and persistence as it is about the Elo numbers.
