kingofdhl

Profile Summary: kingofdhl

Meet kingofdhl, the monarch of the chessboard who reigns supreme mostly in Rapid games, with a peak rating of 705 achieved in May 2025. A rapidly rising star (pun intended), this player’s journey began humbly at a modest 225 rating just months earlier, blossoming to a respectable 705 and proving that perseverance pays off—especially when you can pull off a 5-game winning streak and are currently rocking a 4-game winning streak!

Though bullet games present a bit of a challenge (peak rating 851, last at 534), kingofdhl shows a battle-tested readiness, never shying away from fast-paced thrillers despite a few speed bumps along the way.

Playing Style & Strategy

Known for making the most out of opening phases like the Accelerated London System (boasting a striking 90% win rate in Rapid!) and the Bishops Opening (100% wins in Rapid), kingofdhl prefers solid, strategic development over reckless gambits—though they’re not afraid to shake things up with occasional surprising lines like the Englund Gambit.

Patience pays off: an average winning game lasts about 58 moves, showcasing a love for deep, strategic battles and careful endgame play (almost 60% of games reach endgame phases!). If the king is under pressure, expect a crafty comeback — a healthy 65% comeback rate proves resilience is a specialty here.

Victories and Defeats

With a robust overall Rapid record of 67 wins vs. 39 losses and a penchant for winning even when starting as the underdog (90% win rate against lower-rated opponents), kingofdhl is the kind of player who can flip the tides of battle unexpectedly.

Facing foes like llanthul and lawdawg44, kingofdhl maintains a perfect 100% winning score, clearly proving dominance and perhaps inspiring a bit of dread in the hearts of rivals. Conversely, there are a few nemeses like dyaale and yusufvon06 who have managed to snag wins or timeouts, keeping things spicy.

Fun Facts & Quirks

• Best time to challenge this king? The witching hour at 23:00, when their win rate hits a flawless 100%.
• Average move to first capture: 6.2 moves—courteous but assertive.
• Likes to seal wins with both checkmate and resignation, proving prowess in both artful finishes and psychological pressure.
• Despite a low tilt factor of 3, be warned: the king occasionally resigns early (4.65% of the time)—maybe to conserve energy for the next glorious battle!

Highlight Game

One memorable victory was over llanthul on May 19, 2025, where kingofdhl dazzled with a sharp Scandinavian Defense (Mieses-Kotrc Variation), patiently building an advantage and sealing the game by resignation after a dramatic knight capture on move 17 and relentless endgame pressure. Talk about wearing down the opponent like a true monarch!