Darren Patrick - The Polymathprince of the Chessboard
Meet Darren Patrick, a chess adventurer who has navigated the realms of daily, blitz, rapid, and even bullet chess with a blend of perseverance, tactical flair, and a dash of humor. Known by his online persona Polymathprince, Darren’s chess journey is nothing short of a rollercoaster — filled with unexpected comebacks, nail-biting endgames, and the occasional early surrender (hey, nobody’s perfect).
Ratings & Progress
Starting modestly around 788 in daily chess back in 2016, Darren quickly found his stride in blitz, climbing from a humble 502 rating to peaking beyond 1200 in 2020. Rapid chess proved to be his stronghold with a peak rating of 1307 in 2020 and an impressive climb to 1239 by 2021. Bullet chess? He’s dipped his toes with a single game at 873, because who needs sleep anyway?
Playing Style & Strengths
Darren’s games tend to be long and thrilling, averaging about 60 moves per win and even more per loss (which suggests he’s the kind of player who won't quit until the pieces surrender or the clock runs out). With an endgame occurrence of nearly 70%, he clearly enjoys the sweet science of squeezing small advantages till the very end.
He boasts an uncanny 100% win rate after losing a piece, proving that even when life takes your queen, Darren’s tactical awareness and comeback skills kick into high gear. However, he might sometimes be a little quick to concede early on, with a small early resignation rate — showing he’s a realist who knows when to cut his losses.
Notable Achievements & Stats
- Longest Winning Streak: 9 games – that's chess poetry in motion.
- Total rapid games played: Over 1,800 with nearly 900 wins, giving him a nearly 49% win rate.
- Blitz warrior: Almost 3,500 games played, with a respectable win rate of 47%.
- White pieces power: Wins over half of his games with White — watch out for his opening moves!
Personality & Tidbits
Darren’s tilt factor hovers around the modest 12%, so he keeps calm on the battlefield — except when his famous 73-move losses stretch the suspense to the max. His rated vs casual chess performance shows an 18.95% dip, hinting that his casual games might just be more carefree (and possibly more fun!). When Darren plays late in the evening (especially at 11am and 10am — yes, morning is prime time), his win rates spike, suggesting he’s either a morning person or just fueled by unlimited caffeine.
Off the board, Darren is known to grin at his own blunders, and if you ever face him in blitz or rapid, be ready for a battle of wits and endurance that could last hours — and maybe include some cheeky sacrifices just to keep things interesting.
In summary: Darren Patrick is not just a player, but an enduring chess personality who combines brainpower and wit on the digital chess battlefield. A rising polymath whose story is still being written, one move at a time.
