Mark Smallwood - The Relentless Chess Warrior
Meet Mark Smallwood, known in chess circles by his username dreadpal, a player whose journey through the 64 squares tells a tale of perseverance, occasional defeats, and surprising victories. His chess career, spanning at least from 2013 to 2015, might not boast grandmaster-level ratings, but it definitely shines with character.
Mark’s style could be described as a mix of determined grit and stubbornness. With an early resignation rate of just over 11%, this guy knows when to fight—and fight hard. His games often stretch to an average of nearly 60 moves when he wins, showing patience and tenacity. Even losing games last around 52 moves, so don’t expect quick knockouts here.
Mark’s most potent weapon? His comeback ability. With an astounding 85% comeback rate and a perfect record of winning after losing a piece, he’s the kind of player who turns the tides when you least expect it. Opponents beware: losing material early doesn’t guarantee a walkover.
On the ratings scoreboard, Mark’s peak lies solidly in the 1100-1200 range across Rapid, Blitz, and Daily formats. His blitz journey tells a story of ups and downs, featuring a respectable collection of 19 wins out of 40 games and an epic longest winning streak of 9 games that would make even the pros take notice.
When it comes to facing foes, Mark has encountered “tirantes” nine times, though that rival seems to have cracked the code—Mark’s yet to score a win against them. Conversely, he has a 100% win rate against a handful of other challengers like “ceethev” and “thegreatcoonholio,” proving that even if you can’t beat everyone, you can definitely intimidate some.
His psychological profile reveals a modest tilt factor of 10, meaning he keeps his cool pretty well even after tough setbacks. Mark’s win rates fluctuate by the hour and day too, peaking impressively on Tuesdays (80%) and during the mysterious 2 AM and 3 AM hours (100%), suggesting that perhaps the best chess strategy is fueled by late-night snacks.
In summary, Mark Smallwood is not just another casual player; he’s the embodiment of persistence and late-game drama. Behind every move, there’s a story—in this case, a story worth watching (and perhaps learning from). So if you ever meet dreadpal over the board, be prepared for a battle lasting well beyond the opening moves.
