Desi M

Profile: Desi M. (dez2308)

Meet Desi M., a tenacious chess player whose journey across the 64 squares is as colorful as their games. With a daily rating oscillating around the mid-800s and a rapid rating stubbornly stuck at 565, Desi proves that persistence beats flash every time.

Since 2020, Desi has battled through 915 daily games playing under the mysterious guise of "Top Secret" openings — a strategy that’s brought a solid 40.9% win rate. When it comes to rapid chess, fewer games (only 3!) but an impressive 66.7% win rate show that Desi can sprint as well as they can marathon.

Desi is no stranger to ups and downs. They have experienced epic winning streaks — nine victories in a row, to be exact — but also know the sting of defeat. With 374 wins, 515 losses, and 26 draws in daily play, every game is a new opportunity for triumph or sweet revenge.

Playing Style & Quirks

• Early resignation? Rarely — just 2.13% of games end prematurely because Desi refuses to quit.
• Endgame specialist: More than two-thirds of games reach the final battlefield, where Desi truly shines.
• Average moves per game hover around 63, indicating a thoughtful, perhaps slightly stubborn approach to strategy.
• “When the odds are against me, I roll up my sleeves” — boasting a 78.5% comeback rate and a perfect 100% winning rate after losing a piece, proving Desi fights tooth and nail.

Psychological Profile

With a tilt factor of 12, Desi can get a little rattled now and then, but hey, who doesn’t? Rated games can be 17.7% tougher than casual ones, so this player clearly takes the battles seriously.

Notable Opponents

Desi’s chess diary is filled with familiar names like jrom0 (154 games; win rate 24.7%) and mikabom (122 games; win rate 47.5%). Close encounters and fierce rivalries keep dez2308 sharpening their tactical sword.

Fun Facts

• White pieces bring better luck: 44.8% win rate versus 37.1% with Black.
• Peak daily rating climbed steadily from 1200 in 2020 down to solid mid-800s lately, showing a journey full of battles, lessons, and resilience.
• Preferred battle times: Looks like mid-morning (especially 10-12) and evening hours are when Desi’s brain is firing at max power.

In a nutshell, Desi M. aka dez2308 is the embodiment of persistence, strategy, and a dash of humor — ready to lose a game but never their smile. If you ever face this player, expect a chess match full of surprises and a fighting spirit that refuses to bow down easily.