Profile Summary: kingdamian1
Meet kingdamian1, the chess player who has been dancing with knights, bishops, and queens since at least 2015. Rising from a modest blitz rating of 854 to a bullet rating peak of 2158, Damian's journey is a tale of trial, error, and triumph on 64 squares.
Career Highlights & Stats
- Peak Ratings:
- Blitz: 2042 (August 2023)
- Rapid: 1924 (January 2025)
- Bullet: 2158 (October 2020) - that’s some lightning-fast play!
- Daily: 1467 (October 2015)
- Total Games Played: Over 36,000 across all time controls!
- Win/Loss/Draw Records:
- Blitz: 7,714 W / 8,858 L / 1,053 D
- Rapid: 1,157 W / 1,515 L / 176 D
- Bullet: 16,817 W / 16,963 L / 1,680 D (those bullet battles sure are intense!)
- Daily: 152 W / 118 L / 18 D
Playing Style
Early resignation? Nope. With only a 5.7% early resignation rate, kingdamian1 tends to fight to the end, evidenced by an impressive 68.57% rate of games reaching endgames. Expect battles spanning an average of 74 moves per win—patience truly is a virtue! He plays well with White and Black, maintaining win rates near 46-47%. And if you capture a piece? Don't get too comfortable; his comeback rate from a lost piece is a fierce 78.58%.
Tactical Prowess & Psychological Edge
kingdamian1 isn't afraid to bounce back after setbacks. A 78.58% comeback rate and a 42.31% win rate right after losing a piece prove that resilience is his middle name. But beware: he’s also human, with a tilt factor of 52—sometimes chess can be emotional!
Favorite Openings and Success
A fan of the Scandinavian Defense, especially the Mieses Kotrc Variation in blitz, where he holds an almost even win rate near 46-47%; it's a battlefield for warriors! In bullet, the Van't Kruijs Opening is king, boasting an impressive 54.88% win rate. Not afraid of gambits, kingdamian1 has dabbled in the Englund Gambit and Philidor Defense, mixing surprise with solid play.
Timing Is Everything
Surprisingly, 16:00 is kingdamian1's best time of day to crush opponents, perhaps fueled by a post-lunch caffeine boost or a secret chess muse. Browse for opponents at these hours and brace for a serious challenge!
Streaks & Notable Opponents
The longest winning streak clocked in at a ferocious 38 games, while the other side of the coin saw a tough patch of 52 losses in a row—a true testament to the rollercoaster that chess can be. Most played opponents like mathletjones and geegeebye have witnessed the relentless striving of kingdamian1 across thousands of games.
Recent Triumphs & Battles
One of kingdamian1’s dramatic recent wins came with a beautiful checkmate against “lucekfort” in May 2025, showcasing precision and nerve under pressure in an English Opening battle. Whether it’s crushing opponents on time or delivering the final checkmate blow, kingdamian1 plays to win and keeps his fans on the edge of their seats.
Final Word
kingdamian1 is the kind of player who embodies the spirit of chess: relentless, resilient, and daring. Whether blitzing through games or patiently grinding out endgames, Damian has carved his unique path across chessboards worldwide. So next time you face him, prepare for a mix of strategic depth, cheeky gambits, and the occasional "wait, is that a blunder?" moment—because it's never boring when kingdamian1 is on the board!