Frederick Dathe (Ong_Bak) — FIDE Master
Frederick Dathe, who often plays online as Ong_Bak, is a FIDE Master known for a fast and practical approach to blitz chess. Comfortable in chaotic tactical melees and long endgame scrambles, Frederick mixes serious study with a wink of humor at the board.
Playing Profile
A true blitz specialist, Frederick favors quick decision making and deep endgame knowledge. He prefers the 1 minute plus increment style of play and thrives at the board late in the evening.
- Preferred time control: Blitz
- First move tendencies: 1. c4 is a signature choice
- Endgame oriented: high endgame frequency and long decisive games
- Resilient mentality: outstanding comeback rate after mistakes
Style and Strengths
Frederick blends tactical alertness with patient endgame technique. He delivers checks frequently with the queen and is often the first player to deliver checks in a game. When down material he has a notable ability to fight back and convert chances.
- Endgame frequency: very high
- Avg moves per decisive game: long, thoughtful encounters
- Common checking piece: queen
- Strong in comebacks and play after losing material
Openings and Repertoire
Frederick has a taste for flexible systems. He scores especially well with the Benko Gambit as Black and uses the English Opening regularly as White.
- Benko Gambit (Black): flawless early record — three wins in three games. Benko Gambit
- English Opening (White): frequent and varied, with both successes and learning moments. English Opening
- Also experiments with Sicilian structures and offbeat lines to keep opponents uncomfortable
Highlights
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- Career peak snapshot: 2729 (2025-04-15)
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- Decisive blitz example: Decisive Blitz Game
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Personality and Fun Facts
Frederick combines serious study with a playful in-game presence. Expect quick jokes in chat, creative openings, and a stubborn refusal to resign too early. He calls his late-night sessions "scientific experiments" and treats each blunder as an opportunity to learn.
- Most active hour: around 20:00 local play time
- Average decisive game length: long — he likes to grind
- Favourite one-liner after a tough win: "That was for science"