Dawid Janaszak - The FIDE Master Extraordinaire
Meet Dawid Janaszak, known in the chess world as djano, a player who has earned the prestigious title of FIDE Master. His journey through the 64 squares is a blend of strategic brilliance, tactical finesse, and just a dash of stubborn determination – because who doesn’t love a comeback story?
Dawid's blitz rating peaked at a remarkable 2719 in January 2024 – a number so high, even the pawns start to feel the pressure. In bullet chess, where lightning-fast moves separate the masters from the mere mortals, he hit an impressive high of 2574. When it comes to rapid play, he’s no slouch either, boasting a record peak rating of 2478.
Playing Style and Strengths
- Endgame wizard: Dawid enjoys long battles, featuring an endgame frequency of over 86%. He dances through 70+ moves on average in his wins, proving patience is indeed a virtue.
- Comeback kid: With a recovery rate of about 90% after losing a piece, Dawid never gives up without a fight (or at least a cheeky counterattack).
- Time traveler: His absolute best time to play is 6 a.m. – early riser or secret strategy, you decide!
Stats That Tell a Tale
Across thousands of games, Dawid has amassed an impressive blitz record of 2500 wins, 2055 losses, and 482 draws. He demonstrates a knack for punctuality too, winning 779 games by timeout – perhaps his opponents just gave up while waiting for their coffee.
His win rate remains formidable against lower-rated opponents (~69% wins), but he embraces challenges head-on, even if the going gets tougher (losing around 67% vs stronger opponents). After all, even grandmasters have their off days!
Opening Repertoire – The Mysterious "Top Secret"
Dawid keeps most of his opening secrets under wraps – with a whopping 5,000+ games labeled as "Top Secret." But when he does reveal, the Sicilian Defense variants, especially the Nyezhmetdinov Rossolimo and Taimanov, are favorites. He balances aggression and solid defense with an almost surgical precision.
Recent Highlights
Just recently, djano dazzled with a victory in a tense blitz game against karinachess1, executing a slick Sicilian Defense Nyezhmetdinov Rossolimo Fianchetto Variation to win on time – a fitting tribute to his tactical edge and clock management.
But even masters stumble: in a recent loss against nabukatnezarr, Dawid faced a tough Center Game Accepted and learned valuable lessons to fuel future triumphs.
Fun Fact
Despite his serious credentials, Dawid's early resignation rate is less than 0.5%, proving that quitting is simply not in his vocabulary. Chess is a marathon, not a sprint, and he’s here to outlast and outplay.
Always ready with a new move and a steely gaze, Dawid Janaszak continues to conquer the chess board – one blitz, bullet, or rapid game at a time. Watch out, opponents: djano might just checkmate you before you can even say “castling.”