Profile Summary: dimbaz
Meet dimbaz, a chess warrior with a rollercoaster rating journey and a flair for comebacks that would make a cat proud of its nine lives. Starting from humble beginnings with rapid ratings bouncing between 100 and 331 in late 2024, dimbaz has relentlessly clawed upward to a peak rapid rating of 466 in May 2025 — a remarkable ascent fueled by grit, grit, and more grit.
The Stats
- Rapid Chess: A seasoned battler with over 860 rapid games, split almost evenly into 386 wins and 426 losses, plus 74 thrilling draws. Not afraid to dive into complex positions, dimbaz’s average moves to victory hover around 59 moves — a testament to patience and strategy.
- Blitz and Bullet: Though bullet remains a playground with few deep dives (max rating 199), dimbaz shows solid blitz skills, peaking at a score of 310 and favoring the Scandinavian Defense with a strong 66.67% win rate in blitz games. Quick on the draw and quicker with unexpected tactics!
- Daily Chess: Slow and steady wins the race, with a spotless max rating of 400, proving that when given time, dimbaz can channel the grandmaster within.
Playing Style & Personality
dimbaz is a chess chameleon but with some unmistakable tendencies. Preferring to stay in the game (63% endgame frequency), they rarely wave the white flag early (< 6% early resignations). With a comeback rate north of 72%, dimbaz is that player who, after losing a piece, often turns the tables with jaw-dropping resourcefulness. They certainly don’t quit until the checkmate is inevitable (or sometimes just hoped for!).
Favorite Openings
Opening an encyclopedia of chess adventures, dimbaz seems fond of creating chaos and seizing opportunities:
- Rapid: Kings Pawn Opening (KPO) and the Scandinavian Defense lead the charge, with almost 140 KPO games and a respectable 42.5% win rate, while the Scandinavian Defense shines slightly better with 46.3%.
- Blitz: Scandinavian Defense continues to be a solid friend (66.67% win rate), while occasional forays into Center Game and KPO sparkle with almost perfect records.
Memorable Moments
One of dimbaz's most recent triumphs involved a masterful dismantling of the Queens Pawn Opening with the Horwitz Defense, ending in a resignation victory after a strategic onslaught. Another shining game was an inspired checkmate victory in the Pirc Defense, showcasing tactical vision and killer instincts.
Psychology & Quirks
Despite the ups and downs, dimbaz keeps the tilt factor reasonably low (7 on a 100 scale) — maybe a secret meditation routine or a lucky rabbit’s foot? Their prime time to strike is early mornings around 8 AM, with a ridiculous 75% win rate at 8 o’clock sharp — cue the coffee and brain boosters!
Opponent Insights
dimbaz has tangled multiple times with rivals like r0dmalha (149 games, though winning only about 22%) and barely blinked against some foes with perfect or near-perfect win rates in their favor. Tough battles, fierce rivalries, and the occasional lucky escape keep the excitement alive.
In Summary
In the grand chess theatre, dimbaz plays the part of the relentless tactician: not always flawless, often surprising, and never predictable. With a mixture of patience, tactical awareness, and just enough stubbornness to fuel long games and dramatic comebacks, dimbaz is definitely a player to watch (and maybe avoid facing before your morning coffee!).
