Donaldo Paiva - FIDE Master Extraordinaire
Donaldo Paiva, known in the chess world by the handle dlp300, holds the prestigious title of FIDE Master, a badge of honor that signifies a deep understanding and impressive skill on the 64 squares. Donaldo's journey through the ranks has been marked by a blend of strategic brilliance and a dash of stubborn resilience—after all, with a comeback rate of 86.32%, this player never throws in the towel without a fight!
Ratings & Style
With a peak Blitz rating soaring beyond 2700 and a Bullet max around 2470, Donaldo has shown formidable prowess in rapid and blitz formats where split-second decisions separate the kings from the pawns. Interestingly, their Endgame Frequency is a whopping 76%, proving that when the dust settles, Donaldo is where the real battles are won—often after 70 moves or more.
Known for an average game length of over 70 moves in wins, Donaldo’s style can be described as a marathon runner who tactically outlasts opponents, rather than a sprinter going for a quick knockout. Plus, with a 'Win Rate After Losing a Piece' of an astonishing 94.24%, Donaldo turns seemingly dire situations into dazzling victories—a true Houdini on the board!
The Record
Across all time controls, Donaldo boasts thousands of victories: over 1000 wins in Bullet, a staggering 4500 wins in Blitz, and a healthy record in Rapid games. Their longest winning streak? An eye-watering 18 consecutive victories—because giving up is simply not in their vocabulary.
Playing Personality
Despite incredible tactical savvy and endgame mastery, Donaldo is also refreshingly human—a modest tilt factor of 14 reminds us that even chess masters get a little grumpy after a blunder or two. But don't count them out! The resilience shines through with a win-rate consistency hovering around 50% depending on the time and day, showing adaptability and competitive spirit no matter the challenge.
Fun Facts
- Can outwit opponents even after sacrificing a piece—some might call it luck, others pure genius.
- Most games involve a marathon of moves, proving patience is a virtue in chess and in life.
- Has a perfectly respectable Black win-rate (47.45%), so better not let them play against you taking the black pieces!
- Dominates online opponents named keithonsky and many others they've played dozens of times—though somehow struggles against lightsquares16 and redayking, who remain undefeated foes.
When not busy making clever moves and crushing pawns, Donaldo’s game seems to say, "Keep calm and castle early, because in the endgame, I reign supreme."