Overview
Dovydas Auškalnis (aka Prometejas) is a fierce online chess competitor best known for his Bullet play. A high-volume, tactical player with an eye for chaos, he built a huge Bullet portfolio—over 24,000 Bullet games—turning milliseconds into masterpieces and blunders into brilliant teaching moments.
- Preferred time control: Bullet (fast, furious, and decisive)
- Career highlight (peak Bullet): 2507 (2025-02-12)
- Rating timeline (Bullet):
Playing Style & Strengths
If chess were a movie genre, Dovydas prefers thrillers. He thrives in tactical melees, loves sharp openings and often forces opponents into complex, time-scrambled positions.
- Strength-adjusted win rate (Bullet): ~50.1% — a steady performer under pressure
- Big-picture traits: high endgame frequency, long decisive games (avg decisive length > 65 moves), and excellent comeback ability (ComebackRate ≈ 86.8%)
- Psych profile: persistent (LongestWinningStreak 15), battle-hardened (LongestLosingStreak 34), and reliable early-resign avoidance (EarlyResignationRate ≈ 2.93%)
Favorite Openings & Repertoire
Dovydas mixes classical ideas with offbeat choices, preferring openings that create imbalanced, tactical fights—perfect for Bullet tactics and practical surprises.
- As White / common targets: French Defense: Exchange Variation, Caro-Kann Defense
- As Black / go-to counters: Scandinavian Defense, Amar Gambit, Sicilian Defense
- Also comfortable in: Italian Game: Two Knights Defense and various offbeat lines
Career Highlights & Stats
Dovydas' journey is defined by volume and durability. He accumulated thousands of decisive, instructive games across Bullet, Blitz and Rapid.
- Bullet record (approx): 12,102 wins / 11,339 losses / 1,031 draws — extreme experience on the clock
- Peak achievements: 2507 (2025-02-12) (see chart above)
- Notable streaks: Longest winning streak — 15; Longest losing streak — 34
- Preferred hours: performs well in early mornings (best time often around 06:00) and mid-day slots
Notable Opponents & Memorable Games
Dovydas has faced many repeat rivals online. A handful of opponents appear frequently in his history, producing rivalries that are equal parts grudges and learning labs.
- Most-played opponents include: andrius_p, susvaidytuos, jvfollmer, perez-billinghurst and almiriismail
- Replay a tactical spark vs a familiar foe: Tactical Spark
Sample Bullet Tactic (PGN)
Quick, sharp, and very Prometejas — a tiny tactical sketch you can replay:
Fun Facts & Placeholders
- Nickname online: Prometejas (useful when you want to trash-talk with chess-themed mythology)
- Favorite opening to bait time trouble: Scandinavian Defense — often leads to wild tactical melees
- See rating evolution:
- Peak Bullet rating quick stat: 2507 (2025-02-12)
Why Follow Dovydas?
For players who love speed chess, learning practical tactics and enjoying the emotional roller-coaster of online play, Dovydas (Prometejas) is a must-watch. Expect creative openings, stubborn endgames, and the occasional comedy of errors—always instructive, often entertaining.