Rodrigo Jerónimo (aka Dussean)
Meet Rodrigo Jerónimo, a chess adventurer navigating the royal battlefield with a mixture of passion, persistence,
and just a pinch of endgame wizardry. Known online as Dussean, Rodrigo’s journey in ratings reads like a thrilling rollercoaster —
from a solid Rapid rating peak of 506 in May 2025, to a Bullet high-flying 405 the same month, and a respectable Blitz crest at 324.
Rodrigo’s game style could be described as humble but spirited. With an average of about 47 moves per victory and a noteworthy
55.9% frequency of endgames, he likes to settle matters late—often keeping us on the edge of our seats until the final move.
Despite occasional setbacks, his comeback rate after losing material is an impressive 78.35%, proving that even when the going gets tough,
Rodrigo’s fighting spirit refuses to quit.
Dive into his opening repertoire and you’ll find Rodrigo favors some classic approaches peppered with a taste for tactical skirmishes.
The Scandinavian Defense and Philidor Defense are among his most successful Rapid openings, boasting win rates above 59% and 61%, respectively.
Meanwhile, his favorite Bullet opening, the King's Pawn Opening, shines with a 63% win ratio. The French Defense’s Queen’s Knight Variation,
the star of his only Daily match, delivered a flawless 100% win rate—talk about making the most of your opportunities!
Rodrigo’s recent triumphs are a blend of tactical brilliance and patient play. In his latest Daily victory, he checkmated his opponent with a subtle
endgame flourish. And while every champion faces losses, Rodrigo’s losses are humble moments of growth—often to tough rivals in Rapid and Blitz battles,
sharpened further by relentless practice and a cleverly timed tilt factor that barely nudges 7 out of 100. His ideal chess hour? 10 AM, when his brain
clocks in with a winning mindset.
Beyond the stats, Rodrigo is a player who knows that the only bad game is the one you didn’t learn from. With a nearly balanced win-loss record across
all time controls, and a remarkable streak of 10 consecutive wins at one point, this rising star constantly proves that on the chessboard—just like in life—
perseverance and strategy reign supreme.
Fun Fact:
Rodrigo might not be storming international grandmaster ranks just yet, but with a peak Daily rating of 543 and a history of overcoming opponents who dared to
challenge “Dussean,” it’s clear this player’s motto is: "Checkmate today, conquer the world tomorrow."
Keep an eye on Rodrigo Jerónimo—his games are, in the best chess tradition, a thrilling mix of thoughtful strategy, timely tactics, and just the right amount
of audacious flair.
