Arkadiusz Babiarz (dynkshell) - Candidate Master Extraordinaire
Meet Arkadiusz Babiarz, known in the chess universe as dynkshell, a formidable Candidate Master recognized by FIDE. With a keen tactical eye and a penchant for endgame mastery—82% endgame frequency, no less!—Arkadiusz’s chess journey is anything but ordinary.
Born for fast-paced battles, Arkadiusz shines brightest in Bullet and Blitz formats, boasting peak ratings of 2578 in Bullet and an impressive 2467 in Blitz. If quick thinking were a sport, Arkadiusz would be an Olympic gold medalist. His Bullet rating has been flirting with the elite 2500+ for quite some time, leaving opponents in a pixelated dust cloud.
Known for his remarkable comeback rate of 86.67%, Arkadiusz rarely waves the white flag—unless he’s resigning early to save some dignity (only 1.23% early resignations, just to keep it classy). Despite his lightning speed, his average game length is a marathon’s pace: ~86 moves per win, proving that when he’s in the zone, he’s there for the long haul.
Stats That Tell a Tale
- Overall Blitz record: 155 wins, 106 losses, 27 draws
- Rapid record: 28 wins out of 41 games, with a stellar 68% win rate
- Uses a "Top Secret" opening repertoire across all time controls (maybe Arkadiusz owes us an opening book someday)
- Favorite playing hours? Early mornings at 6 AM - the undisputed best time to tangle on the 64 squares
- White pieces give Arkadiusz a 59.5% winning edge; Black pieces hold their own at nearly 50%
Psychology-wise, Arkadiusz keeps a cool tilt factor of 7; clearly, the queen’s gambit doesn’t get under the skin too easily. With an uncanny knack for grinding out wins against lower-rated foes (win rate above 63%) and the enthusiasm to take on higher-rated challengers, this player thrives on a good challenge.
Recent Triumph
The latest masterpiece came on April 25, 2025, in a tense Blitz showdown against SonnyBridges. After a masterful display of positional pressure and tactical precision in the Giuoco Piano opening, Arkadiusz sealed victory as Black by resignation, demonstrating the patience and nerve of a true Candidate Master.
Curious about Arkadiusz’s wins and losses? He tends to dominate opponents like passedpawn44 and evost with a flawless 100% win record, but beware if you’re jony79 or mind1mover — those encounters have been a bit more challenging!
Whether it’s bullet bullets or rapid fire, Arkadiusz Babiarz remains a player to watch, a tactician who combines speed, endurance, and a sprinkle of mystery. If you ever play dynkshell online, prepare yourself—he’s got a chessboard full of secrets ready to unfold.