Daktır Melek

Daktır Melek (aka mellowssds)

Meet Daktır Melek, a chess journeyman whose quirky battle on the 64 squares has been both inspiring and entertaining. Known online as mellowssds, this player has shown that chess is not just about ratings, but about resilience, fun, and the occasional surprise checkmate!

Rating and Performance Highlights

Daktır's peak rapid rating reached a modest but respectable 676 in September 2023. With an ebb and flow typical of any passionate chess lover, the rating has hovered around the 400s most recently. Despite the ups and downs, mellowssds exhibits no shortage of fighting spirit, boasting a decent comeback rate of 61.5% after setbacks.

Playing Style and Tendencies

Known for a balanced playstyle, Daktır has an early resignation rate of just 6.25%, proving that giving up is not the option. The games tend to be quite engaging, averaging over 55 moves for wins and about 54 for losses, showcasing patience and willingness to fight to the bitter end. White pieces seem to inspire a slightly better winning chance (43.75%) compared to black (37.5%).

Tactical awareness shines through in moments of adversity; after losing a piece, mellowssds still manages to win about a third of those games. Chess fans agree: this player never quits without a fight!

Favorite Openings

• Van 't Kruijs Opening: The unofficial “go-to” gambit with a mixed record – 2 wins, 3 losses, 1 draw out of 6 games.
• Reti Opening: A dash of hypermodern chess, albeit with a 25% win rate.
• Dutch Defense: A perfect record here – 1 game, 1 win. Clearly a secret weapon.
• Kings Gambit Declined – Queens Knight Defense: Another 100% win rate on a single game. Watch out!

Notable Anecdotes

The best time to challenge mellowssds? Around 1 AM, where their win rate spikes to 100%! Clearly, they are nocturnal warriors, thriving when the world sleeps.

One recent shining moment was a brilliant checkmate victory against Nyktofob using the Dutch Defense on May 22, 2024. Tactical precision, swift aggression, and a final Queen sacrifice left the opponent no chance.

Fun Facts

• Longest winning streak: 3 games (because good things come in threes!)
• Longest losing streak: Also 3 games (because life is balanced, right?)
• Favorite opponent to frustrate: tr3zy83 with a 100% win rate.
• Most played opponent: golanyum, but the win rate there is a humble 25%, proving that Daktır knows even friendly rivalries keep chess fun.

In a nutshell, Daktır Melek is a tenacious and spirited player embracing the joys of the game with humor and heart. Whether delivering checkmates or learning from losses, mellowssds reminds us all that chess is a lifelong adventure — and sometimes a laugh-filled one!