Profile Summary: DustInMyWake
Username: DustInMyWake
DustInMyWake is a chess player who has been steadily leaving opponents eating their dust since 2020. Starting from humble beginnings with a rapid rating hovering around 1300-1400, they have blitzed their way up to a peak rapid rating of 2001 as of November 2024—a milestone that’s sure to make Magnus shake in his boots (or at least tip his bishop).
Playing Style & Strength
This player has a fondness for the "Top Secret" opening, showing remarkable results with a winning rate in the mid-50% range across rapid, bullet, and blitz games—an enigma wrapped in a riddle, also known as an opponent’s nightmare.
With an incredible 79.27% comeback rate, DustInMyWake never throws in the towel easily. Their knack for clawing victories out of losses makes them the eternal optimist of the chessboard. Also, with a low early resignation rate of just 0.41%, it’s clear they prefer fighting till the final checkmate—preferably theirs!
Notable Career Highlights
- Peak Rapid Rating: 2001 (Nov 2024)
- Peak Blitz Rating: 1909 (Jun 2023)
- Peak Bullet Rating: 1742 (Aug 2022)
- Longest Winning Streak: 20 games – DustInMyWake must have found their lucky chess socks.
Recent Battles
In a recent rapid match, DustInMyWake demonstrated strategic mastery by defeating 2007e with a cautious fianchetto-opening approach. The game ended triumphantly with a resignation after a graceful dance of bishops and queens—check out the game replay to see the artistry in action.
Quirks & Chess Personality
Interestingly, DustInMyWake performs best in the early dawn hours with a psychological 'best time' to play around 4:00 AM—could their secret weapon be coffee, the tranquility or sheer insomnia? Either way, it seems night owls beware!
With average moves per win being approximately 70 and slightly longer games on losses, patience clearly plays a key role in their style. The player balances tactical sharpness with an enduring endgame presence, appearing in the endgame over 75% of the time—a testament to serious strategic thinking.
Overall Record
Across all modes, DustInMyWake boasts thousands of games, with over 2,000 wins in blitz alone. Casual or rated, DustInMyWake proves tough, although they slightly struggle when facing opponents rated above them (win rate about 30%), which is probably where the dust finally settles on their wake—temporarily.
Summary
In essence, DustInMyWake is a resilient, tactical, and strategic chess enthusiast whose journey is marked by perseverance, late-night brilliance, and an ever-improving rating. If you face them online, expect a scrappy battle till the finish, lots of positional play, and maybe a few surprises from their "Top Secret" repertoire.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| boba b | 401W / 126L / 14D | View Games |
| Devina Devagharan | 6W / 83L / 2D | View Games |
| dominantcrab | 31W / 35L / 1D | View Games |
| CHEXi | 17W / 7L / 0D | View Games |
| tkbtsxu | 5W / 15L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1809 | 2001 | ||
| 2024 | 1519 | 1813 | 2001 | 1236 |
| 2023 | 1519 | 1909 | 1902 | |
| 2022 | 1619 | 1648 | 1902 | |
| 2021 | 1487 | 1550 | 1737 | 1144 |
| 2020 | 1483 | 1700 | 1259 | |
| 2019 | 1486 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33W / 37L / 3D | 39W / 32L / 3D | 76.6 |
| 2024 | 270W / 213L / 13D | 274W / 205L / 16D | 70.4 |
| 2023 | 387W / 261L / 24D | 350W / 270L / 40D | 75.9 |
| 2022 | 513W / 469L / 41D | 478W / 496L / 50D | 75.5 |
| 2021 | 199W / 198L / 27D | 210W / 207L / 19D | 74.0 |
| 2020 | 260W / 213L / 39D | 245W / 247L / 29D | 74.5 |
| 2019 | 70W / 52L / 3D | 63W / 52L / 8D | 71.5 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 1718 | 932 | 691 | 95 | 54.2% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 601 | 317 | 267 | 17 | 52.8% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 4331 | 2140 | 1989 | 202 | 49.4% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 25.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 20 | 1 |
| Losing | 12 | 0 |