Player Profile: fxdsp
Meet fxdsp, a chess adventurer navigating the 64 squares with a blend of determination, tactics, and the occasional sprinkle of mystery. Whether wielding the white pieces or the black, this player marches with a dynamic style, proving that resilience and wit often trump sheer speed.
Rating Journey
Starting from humble beginnings around a Daily rating of 699 in mid-2024, fxdsp has shown remarkable growth, climbing steadily to an impressive peak Daily rating of 1193 by May 2025. That’s progress faster than a knight on a mission! Their Rapid play saw peaks of around 1085, with Blitz performance not far behind at 1083, suggesting adaptability across multiple formats.
Record & Style
- Daily games boast a strong record: 40 wins, only 9 losses, and a single draw — a winning streak that's worth a standing ovation!
- Rapid play is a battleground with nearly even wins and losses (164 wins vs. 174 losses), showing a fearless approach to faster chess.
- Blitz? A modest number of games, but a respectable 2-1 record — not too shabby when lightning strikes!
- fxdsp often prefers to wrap things up early or pressing hard into the endgame, with a high endgame frequency of nearly 57%, proving that patience is a virtue — and sometimes a killer tactic.
Signature Openings
The opening repertoire is delightfully eclectic, featuring favorites such as:
- Top Secret openings, dominating daily games with a fantastic 77% win rate — cloak and dagger skills on the board!
- A lethal variety of well-known lines with perfect win records: Alekhine's Defense Scandinavian Variation, Scotch Game, Four Knights Game (Italian and Scotch Variations), and the ever-classic Giuoco Piano.
Psychological Edge & Tactics
fxdsp excels at comebacks — boasting an impressive 78% comeback rate. Losing a piece? No problem! They've got a near 47% chance to bounce back from that sticky scenario. Other players might tilt, but with a tilt factor of 10 (chess players can do worse!), and a "best time of day" at 1 AM (the witching hour for precision moves?), fxdsp demonstrates a calm, calculating mind ready to strike.
Recent Highlights
One recent jewel was a victory over ShaunBailey84 in the Scotch Game — ending with a graceful resignation, a testament to fxdsp’s superior strategy and tactical prowess.
Another swift triumph came via resignation win against kraken_80 playing Alekhine's Defense Scandinavian Variation, sealing the game with a flourish.
Not every battle has been won — the less happy moments came against sakwensivie, but every loss is just another step in the march toward mastery.
Fun Facts
- The longest winning streak? 14 consecutive victories, probably fueled by endless cups of coffee and sheer stubbornness.
- When fxdsp plays at 1 AM, the pawns apparently whisper secrets — a 100% win rate at that hour proves it’s prime chess time!
- Known opponents beware: fxdsp has a perfect win record against several players, including kraken_80 and shaunbailey84, turning friendly rivalries into dramatic chess sagas.
Summary
In the world of online chess, fxdsp isn’t just playing — they’re evolving, experimenting, and stacking wins like a grandmaster ninja in training. From humble starts to daily battles, this player blends tenacity, strategic depth, and a dash of mystery on the board. Keep your eyes peeled for their next brilliant move — because with fxdsp, every game tells a compelling story!
