Vincent Duhamet (aka djvindu) - The Chess Enthusiast Extraordinaire
Vincent Duhamet is not your average chess player; he's a blitz warrior with a knack for turning pawns into mighty queens and occasional hilarious blunders. Known online as djvindu, his journey through the ranks is a saga filled with nail-biting comebacks and tireless endgames.
Rating & Style
Vincent reached his peak blitz rating of 1307 in April 2021 and impressively hit a bullet high of 1391 in September the same year. Although his rapid rating peaked at 1301, his love for fast, furious games is undeniable, with a blitz win rate hovering just under 47%.
Expect a player who embraces the complexity of endgames with a frequency of nearly 70% and never shies away from a comeback, boasting an impressive 83.56% comeback rate after being down. Don’t be fooled by a few early resignations; Vincent’s got the resilience of a grandmaster in training!
Chess Personality
With an average of about 72 moves per win and a slightly optimistic win rate when playing white (49.46%), Vincent is the kind of player who likes to outlast you rather than race you. His psychological tilt factor of 12 keeps games spicy, but he’s wise to play his best around 2 PM, his statistically "best time of day" to dominate the board.
Opening Choices
Vincent’s opening repertoire is intriguingly mysterious: he’s tested his fate mostly with "Unknown Openings" — probably because he likes the element of surprise (or because he hasn’t quite memorized every line yet). That said, he cheekily performs just as well with his "Top Secret" opening strategy — a code name for brilliant chaos.
Competitive Friendships and Rivalries
Among his favorite opponents are 'xequesustado', a sparring partner he’s faced 51 times, keeping a respectful win rate of near 50%. Vincent also delights in dominating those who unfortunately fall victim to him repeatedly, such as 'knightmah', 'zeppelin011', and 'hapsonico', holding a perfect 100% win record against them. Beware if you’re on his radar!
Notable Recent Game
His most recent victory was a scintillating win by checkmate using the classic Giuoco Piano Game. Vincent played white and outclassed his opponent with precise moves, culminating in a queen assault that left no room for mercy — ending the battle on move 29 with a bold, beautiful checkmate.
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. O-O h6 5. Re1 b6 6. a3 Bb7 7. c3 Nf6 8. d4 exd4 9. cxd4 Bd6 10. e5 Bxa3 11. exf6+ Kf8 12. fxg7+ Kxg7 13. Rxa3 Qf6 14. b3 Kh7 15. Bb2 Qg6 16. Bd3 f5 17. g3 Nb4 18. Ne5 Qf6 19. Nxd7 Qc6 20. Kf1 Qg2+ 21. Ke2 Rhe8+ 22. Kd2 Rxe1 23. Qxe1 Rd8 24. Bxf5+ Kg8 25. Rxa7 Bc6 26. Rxc7 Bb5 27. Qe6+ Kh8 28. Qxh6+ Kg8 29. Qh7#
Fun Facts
- Vincent’s longest winning streak is a whopping 30 games, proving he can put on a winning clinic when in the zone.
- He has an equal love-hate relationship with resignations — while he tends to resign early only 2.7% of the time, he's no stranger to pressuring opponents into throwing in the towel.
- His tactical awareness makes him a nightmare after losing a piece with a win rate of nearly 45% in such scenarios — talk about fighting spirit!
- He prefers a good blitz challenge on Tuesday evenings, winning nearly half the time — maybe he’s got some secret midweek mojo.
Summary
Vincent Duhamet is a tenacious, cheeky, and sometimes unpredictable player who balances strategic patience with tactical flair. Whether you’re facing him in bullet, blitz, or rapid, expect a battle of wits that’s as much about psychological endurance as about chess theory. Keep an eye on djvindu — he just might checkmate you when you least expect it!
