Dominik Horvath IM

Dominik Horvath (DoHoChess)

International Master – Chess Virtuoso and Blitz Gladiator

Dominik Horvath, known in the digital chess dojo as DoHoChess, is an International Master who dances deftly across the 64 squares. With a FIDE title that commands respect and a rating peak in blitz soaring beyond 2900, Dominik has proven to be a force to reckon with in rapid and lightning-fast time controls.

Career Highlights & Playing Style

Dominik’s blitz rating hit a blazing 2929 in December 2021, a testament to a player who relishes the adrenaline rush of intense time pressure. Bullet chess? Oh yes, he touched the elusive 2784 peak. Rapid? Also respectable with a max of 2039, showing versatility beyond just the sprint formats.

Known for a staggering 88% comeback rate after going down a piece, Dominik's psychological resilience is legendary. They have an endgame frequency of over 75%, implying that when the dust settles, Dominik prefers the gritty technical battles over flashy shortcuts. Also, a tilt factor of 38 means there are moments of frustration—but hey, who’s perfect?

Opening Repertoire & Tactics

Dominik doesn't shy away from mixing it up, with a comfortable command of openings like the Queens Pawn Chigorin Variation (boasting a juicy 75% win rate in blitz), the Catalan, and Caro-Kann Defense. Notably, even in bullet chess, the Sicilian Defense with a 100% win rate in a small sample hints at sharp tactical prowess.

Chess Stats You Can’t Ignore

• Over 4,187 wins in blitz alone, battling through 8,568 games with an almost even spread of wins and losses.
• Longest winning streak of 17 games, showcasing moments of unstoppable dominance.
• Master of timing: highest win rates come on Saturday and during the mysterious witching hours at midnight.

Humor Break: The IM’s Confession

Dominik admits to the occasional early resignation (just over 3% of games), because even grandmasters have to sleep—and sometimes it's just easier to admit defeat than to watch a pawn slowly march towards checkmate. And yet, no one rallies back quite like DoHoChess: an epic comeback king who laughs in the face of losing pieces.

Recent Battles

February 14th, 2022 was a good day at the office for DoHoChess, squeezing out wins against strong opponents like FelixBlohberger and ApacheSVD with brilliant tactical finesse. But even a sharp mind like Dominik’s can face the bitter taste of defeat—sometimes inneremptiness gets the better of them.

In Summary

Dominik Horvath is an IM who blends speed, tactical talent, and sheer endurance into a formidable chess persona. Whether it’s blitz, bullet, or rapid, DoHoChess is a player you want on your team... unless they're sitting across the board from you.