Michael Dai

Michael Dai (aka mikel_died)

Meet Michael Dai, a chess player whose rating journey resembles a roller coaster designed by Picasso—abstract, colorful, and full of surprises!

Rating Highlights

• Peak Rapid Rating: 625 (September 2024) — the summit where stars and pawns align.
• Peak Blitz Rating: 395 (October 2024) — a flash of lightning on the 64 squares.
• Peak Bullet Rating: 319 (November 2024) — blink and you might miss it!

Playing Style

Michael likes long walks through the endgame phase, with an average of 35 moves per game, regardless of victory or defeat. Known for an early resignation rate of about 26% — because who wastes time when pizza's in the oven?

White pieces see about a 41% win rate, black slightly less at 38%. He’s a fighter: he bounces back after losing pieces about 29% of the time and has a comeback rate over 50%. Not bad for someone who occasionally enjoys surrendering gracefully.

Openings Arsenal

Michael's love for the Bishop's Opening Boi Variation (with a strong 67% win rate) shows he's got an eccentric streak, mixing old-school charm with modern-day mistresses of chaos.

The Van 't Kruijs Opening is his trusty sidekick in rapid games, hovering around a 45% win rate, while his adventures in the French Defense Knight Variation show a respectable 60% win rate — because every knight deserves its 15 minutes of fame.

Battle Record

Across his rapid escapades, Michael unfortunately lost more games (78) than he won (56), but hey, every loss is just a prelude to comeback glory. In bullet and blitz, he’s almost even-steven, making for heart-pumping, quickfire clashes worthy of popcorn.

Notable Streaks & Quirks

• Longest winning streak: 4
• Longest losing streak: 7 (ouch, but every knight falls sometimes)
• Favorite time to play: The witching hour at 3 AM, when the pawns sparkle and opponents start blinking.

Psychological Profile

With a low tilt factor of 7, Michael keeps his cool even when the chessboard feels more like a battlefield. His tendency to resign early is balanced by a strong spirit to hustle when the stakes are high.

Recent Adventures

Just recently, mikel_died clinched a dramatic checkmate victory over julylabazz using the elegant Pirc Defense. The game ended in a regal flourish with 41.Rxa5#, a perfect rooftop finish to a tactical roller coaster.

Not everything is winning, though—defeats against briciola5 and qslimeq show that the chess gods still keep Michael humble, reminding him there's always room for an extra pawn push or a sneaky knight fork.

Favorite Opponents

Seems like the players julylabazz and fin220 bring out Michael's best side—he’s undefeated against them! Meanwhile, faces like briciola5 and qslimeq serve as the spicy chili peppers in his chess diet.

Summary

Michael Dai, aka mikel_died, is a spirited player with a flair for unpredictable openings, late-night duels, and a heart bigger than any chessboard. Whether he's rolling with the punches or delivering swift checkmates, his games are a reminder that chess is as much about the journey as the rating.

Keep an eye on this rollercoaster—who knows what splashy moves are next!