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Donát Daróczi FM

drdaro Since 2023 (Active) Chess.com ♟♟♟♟♟
42.0% W 50.6% L 7.3% D
Bullet
2671
2672W 3121L 456D
Blitz
2398
578W 793L 111D
Rapid
2035
1W 1L 0D
Daily
1601
1W 0L 0D

Donát Daróczi Chess Biography

Donát Daróczi, known online as drdaro, is a Hungarian FIDE Master with a clear love for fast chess. His preferred battlefield is Bullet, where preparation meets reflexes and the clock occasionally becomes the most dangerous opponent on the board.

Playing Style and Openings

Daróczi is an energetic and resilient player who frequently reaches complex positions and keeps fighting long after the opening has run out of theory. His extensive bullet repertoire includes the Alekhine Defense, Nimzo-Larsen Attack, Modern setups, and a selection of gambits that suggest he is not allergic to chaos.

His statistics show a strong tactical personality. The queen is his most common checking piece, and his high comeback rate reflects a player who treats a lost piece less like a tragedy and more like an invitation to become extremely annoying.

Online Chess Highlights

  • Earned the FIDE Master title.
  • Reached a peak bullet rating of 2758 (2026-08-11).
  • Recorded a longest winning streak of 11 games.
  • Won 2,568 bullet games, with more than 5,900 bullet games recorded overall.
  • Enjoyed an especially dominant head-to-head record against hhm_geri, winning 30 of their 32 recorded games.

His bullet performance chart captures the remarkable rise of a player who can turn a quiet position into a full-speed tactical emergency in roughly three moves.

Win Rate by Opening0%25%75%100%50%Alekhine Defense: 41.2% over 665 gamesNimzo-Larsen Attack: 43.2% over 574 gamesColle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation: 38.0% over 498 gamesModern: 41.6% over 454 gamesAmar Gambit: 43.6% over 445 gamesAustralian Defense: 41.4% over 297 gamesAlekhine Defense41%Nimzo-Larsen Attack43%Colle System: Rhamphorh…38%Modern42%Amar Gambit44%Australian Defense41%

Legacy and Reputation

As drdaro, Donát Daróczi has built a distinctive online chess identity around speed, persistence, and inventive opening choices. Whether deploying an Alekhine Defense or launching the Nimzo-Larsen Attack, the FIDE Master brings the same message to the board: the position may be complicated, but the clock is not waiting for anyone.

Bio last updated 2026-09-14