dzil: A Chess Journey
dzil began making moves on the chessboard as early as 2014, starting with a modest rapid rating of just over 1000. Over the years, they steadily upped their game, eventually skyrocketing into the 2600+ range in bullet by 2025. Notably, dzil’s daily games started around 800 in 2019, showing that while they’ve dabbled in multiple time controls, a major growth spurt truly arrived in bullet chess.
A glance at dzil’s performance reveals an adventurous playing style. They linger deep into the endgame (81.95% of the time), racking up an average of 74 moves in winning battles. And when behind on material, dzil impressively recovers—showing a 90.3% comeback rate. Curiously enough, they also have a small tendency to exit early from tough positions in about 30% of those encounters.
Across various time formats, dzil has played thousands of games. Bullet stands out, with over 1,600 contests (42.6% win rate) and a fierce push that propelled ratings toward the mid-2600s. Blitz and rapid similarly feature strong showings, while daily games are less common in their portfolio. The longest winning streak recorded for dzil is 9 consecutive victories—though, at present, they aren’t on a new streak just yet.
dzil’s best moments often come in the evenings (particularly around 18:00), with Sunday results edging slightly higher than other days. They have faced a wide variety of opponents, battling frequently against names like “konvlay,” and even sharing boards with well-known handles such as “kmpk,” “witty_alien,” and “HanSchut.” Win rates vary by rival, but there’s no shortage of successes—along with the occasional memorable uphill fight.
From a tilt factor of 9 to an impressive 100% success rate when coming back from a piece deficit, dzil’s psychological fortitude shines through. Meanwhile, they display nearly a 43% difference in how they thrive in rated games versus casual. Highlights aside, if you ask them—which side of the board is favored? They win about 45% as White and 40% as Black, proving strong resourcefulness on both colors.
In short, dzil has transformed from a promising upstart into a formidable chess tactician. With determined growth in bullet performance, frequent deep endgames, and an uncanny ability to claw back from tough positions, dzil’s story offers a true testament to persistence and passion for the game.