domdepierre

Player Profile: domdepierre

Meet domdepierre, a daring strategist and one of the more colorful contenders in the online chess scene. Known for a rollercoaster journey marked by tenacity and bursts of brilliance, domdepierre has battled through a whirlwind of victories, losses, and the occasional draw with the flair of a true chess gladiator.

Rating & Playing Style

Domdepierre's chess rating reads like a story of resilience and rapid improvement: from a humble 136 in Blitz at the start of November 2024, to a whopping peak of 362 by December of the same year. In Rapid games, they've showcased formidable skills, peaking close to 592, and their Bullet rating has touched a lively 299. Not one to shy away from fast and furious games, domdepierre’s blitz record spans over a thousand battles filled with wins, losses, and stalwart defenses.

This player prefers the Italian Game Knight Attack with a tasty 65.6% win rate in blitz — because why not mix elegance with aggression? Other trusted openings include the King's Pawn Opening and the classic Queen's Gambit Chigorin Variation, gloves-off styles where tactical awareness and sharp thinking shine.

Strengths & Quirks

• Comeback King: Domdepierre embraces challenges; their comeback rate stands at an impressive 68.6%. Losing a piece? No worries — there’s nearly a 41% chance they’ll claw back to victory.
• Early Resignation Rate: At around 12%, they’re honest enough to admit when the game's lost, saving time for the next epic match.
• Endgame Enthusiast: Over a third of the games end in endgames, showing stamina and a knack for technique beyond mere opening tricks.
• Psychological Stamina: A tilt factor of 12 means losing a few games can sting, but not enough to derail the grind — after all, perseverance is part of the charm!

Fun Facts & Stats

Favorite Hour to Play: Turns out, around noon is domdepierre’s peak time for brilliance, boasting a 60.75% win rate at 12 PM sharp. Meanwhile, early morning attempts at world domination are slightly less successful, with win percentages dipping closer to 0% in the wee hours (6 AM alertness levels, anyone?).

When playing White, domdepierre enjoys a respectable 49.5% win rate, while the Black side sees a battle-hardened 43.5%. A balanced approach with slightly more success wielding the first move.

Recent Battles

Their most recent victory was a nail-biting Blitz game where domdepierre won by resignation, demonstrating strategic pressure and composure. The opening? An adventurous King's Fianchetto Opening leading to a tactical knockout in under 25 moves.

Yet, even the best face setbacks. Their latest loss involved a tense Queens Pawn Opening battle — showing domdepierre’s willingness to tangle with complex, classical positions and fight until the last piece falls.

Final Thought

Whether dodging checkmates, scrambling for comeback wins, or embracing the quirks of the chess clock, domdepierre embodies the spirit of the everyday chess warrior — striving, learning, and occasionally throwing in a cheeky move or two just to keep opponents on their toes. One thing’s for sure: boredom is never on the board when domdepierre is playing.