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Doncaraf

Playing Since: 2020-06-23 (Inactive)

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Rapid: 462
395W / 404L / 43D
Blitz: 318
20W / 25L / 5D
Bullet: 457
3W / 4L / 0D

Doncaraf: The Relentless Chess Adventurer

Meet Doncaraf, a fighter on the 64 squares who fights valiantly through wins, losses, and draws alike with a spirit as unpredictable as a queen’s dance. Although their rapid rating peaked at a modest 689 back in early 2021, Doncaraf’s chess journey is anything but average. With a playing career spanning bullet, blitz, and rapid games, Doncaraf blends persistence, tactical flair, and just enough quirkiness to keep opponents guessing.

Rise, Fall, and Rise Again

Like a true chess warrior, Doncaraf has had their share of rollercoaster moments - from a peak blitz rating of 579 to more recent rapid battles hovering around the mid-300s. But numbers don’t tell the whole story; this player thrives on comebacks, with a comeback rate of over 60%. Even after losing pieces, Doncaraf fights on, winning more than a third of those tough games. Sure, sometimes losses pile up in streaks of ten, but our hero’s current streak shows the fire hasn’t died out.

A Style of Their Own (Mostly with the King's Pawn)

Opening the game? Doncaraf often invites the classic King’s Pawn, occasionally exploring the intriguing twists of the Kings Knight or Leonardis variations. Even if the win rates in these openings hover under 50%, Doncaraf’s adventurous spirit shines through — sometimes opting for the bold Alekhine's Defense or the quirky Englund Gambit. When playing blitz and bullet, the Queen’s Pawn and its Chigorin variation emerge as favored battlegrounds, showing versatile taste.

Battle-Tested at All Times of Day

Early birds and night owls alike—Doncaraf can be caught strategizing at all hours, but surprisingly shows a peak winning performance at dawn (around 5 AM) when most are still dreaming of chess moves. Mondays and Sundays bring out the best results, with win rates cracking 50% or better, while the midday games might need a little caffeine boost.

Psychological Quirks and Tactical Quests

With a tilt factor of 10, Doncaraf sometimes feels the sting of setbacks, but never lets it cloud the chessboard for long. Patience is a virtue, as shown by an average winning game length of 53 moves—long enough to brew a cup of tea and plot a cunning sequence. On the bright side, resignation isn’t given lightly: Doncaraf resigns about 15% of the time, usually after some deep contemplation.

Memorable Matches

Recent games include a stylish checkmate victory featuring sharp play in a Queen's Gambit Declined line, and an abandon-win where opponents have been left scratching their heads. Of course, every hero faces setbacks—Doncaraf’s latest losses often come from fierce opponents using the Englund Gambit and tactical blasts, proving that even masters have off days.

Fun Facts

  • Longest winning streak: 7 games - a mini-epic with all the tension of a thriller novel.
  • Average moves per win: around 53, proving the patience of a chess ninja.
  • Resilience: wins 79% of games against lower rated players, but finds the good old struggle against higher rated foes mighty challenging.

In summary, Doncaraf is the embodiment of a passionate chess combatant – combining dogged determination, an appetite for varied openings, and a personality that embraces both the joys and frustrations of the game. Whether you challenge them at dawn or dusk, get ready for a game filled with unexpected twists, heartfelt battles, and the occasional inspirational comeback.

Tip: If you want to catch Doncaraf at their best, try challenging them early in the morning… but beware the coffee-fueled mind at 5 AM!


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
margaritak1 0W / 1L / 0D
yulprr 1W / 0L / 0D
bhs176 1W / 0L / 0D
notmehxr 1W / 0L / 0D
redazeus 1W / 0L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
natmat 2W / 1L / 0D
bobbyphisherjr 1W / 1L / 0D
erikoverflow 0W / 2L / 0D
tarnau 1W / 1L / 0D
utkarshtya 2W / 0L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 359 505
2024 354
2021 457 547
2020 464
Rating by Year2020202120242025547354YearRatingBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 62W / 35L / 4D 44W / 57L / 3D 53.3
2024 98W / 84L / 16D 83W / 109L / 9D 51.2
2021 18W / 26L / 3D 24W / 23L / 2D 50.1
2020 8W / 12L / 2D 9W / 8L / 3D 54.0

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Kings Pawn Opening 66 25 38 3 37.9%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 38 18 16 4 47.4%
Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation 30 9 17 4 30.0%
Queens Pawn Opening 22 8 14 0 36.4%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation 20 12 7 1 60.0%
Van t Kruijs Opening 19 10 8 1 52.6%
Scandinavian Defense 19 10 9 0 52.6%
Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation 18 9 9 0 50.0%
Englund Gambit 17 11 6 0 64.7%
Vienna Game 16 4 10 2 25.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Van t Kruijs Opening 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Alekhines Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Vienna Game 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Scotch Game 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Petrovs Defense Three Knights Game 1 1 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 7 0
Losing 10 1