Daryl Jack

Daryl Jack (aka imademegreat)

Meet Daryl Jack, a chess enthusiast whose username imademegreat might be as ambitious as a Gambit opening! Since 2018, Daryl has been navigating the checkered battlefield with a Daily rating that soared from humble beginnings at around 800 to a peak of 1239 in September 2019. Not a grandmaster (yet!), but certainly a player with persistence and a sense of humor about those ups and downs—because who hasn't been crushed by carivas08 a few times? (Hint: quite a few.)

Daryl's style is a delightful mix of patience and daring, often pushing games into deep endgames—where he has been known to hang on longer than your last cup of coffee. His average winning game lasts around 62 moves, which means he’s playing the long game both literally and figuratively. When he wins, it’s often by checkmate or the opponent’s resignation, showing a good knack for psychological warfare.

His best weapon? The “Top Secret” opening in Daily games, boasting a solid win rate over 58%, which might remain a secret only Daryl knows exactly how to wield. However, “Unknown Opening” is his bread and butter with over 587 games played—because sometimes, even he’s surprised by his own moves.

From blitz battles to rapid rounds, Daryl’s peaks reveal his versatile nature: a blitz max rating over 1060 and a rapid stellar peak hitting 1275, with even a bullet highlight of 707. Yet, bullet is clearly where chaos reigns and nerves fray, evidenced by an average win rate hovering below 30%. Maybe bullets aren’t for everyone, and that’s perfectly fine.

Fun fact: Daryl plays best around 14:00 hours (2 PM) with a win rate skyrocketing above 70% at 14:00! So, if you ever want a shot at the king, avoid the afternoon. Also, be warned—Daryl has a tilt factor of 14, which means after a rough streak, he might need a coffee break (or two).

Despite a few losing streaks (his longest at 14 games), Daryl’s resilience is shown by a comeback rate exceeding 60%, bouncing back like a knight from the edge of the board. His psychological toughness and tactical awareness mean never to underestimate this player who’s definitely made himself great... or at least tries really hard.

Latest victorious masterpiece: On October 10, 2019, in a stylish Giuoco Piano gambit, Daryl forced his opponent’s resignation with precise moves and a classic bishop sacrifice. The game is available here for those who appreciate a blend of finesse and fun.

In summary, Daryl Jack is proof that chess is less about being perfect and more about being persistent, adaptable, and occasionally totally unpredictable—just like his username says. Ready to challenge imademegreat? Better bring your A-game and a good sense of humor!