Dylan Tang FM

Dylan Tang - FIDE Master Extraordinaire

Dylan Tang, known on the boards as RadioactiveWalrus65, is not your average chess player — unless your average is a FIDE Master with a penchant for both strategic brilliance and a sprinkling of unpredictability. Earning the respected title of FIDE Master from the world chess governing body, FIDE, Dylan has carved a niche as a force to be reckoned with, especially in bullet time controls where moves fly faster than a caffeinated knight.

Rising Through the Ranks

Starting with modest bullet ratings under 900 in 2021, Dylan rocketed up the ladder, smashing into the 2600s by 2024 — a meteoric rise that would have made even Magnus blink twice. With a peak bullet rating of 2794 in May 2025, Dylan’s rapid-fire tactics and steely nerves have earned him heaps of wins, accumulating over 3200 bullet victories, a testament to resilience and speed that many aspire to but few achieve.

Style and Strategy

A player who enjoys the endgame nearly 77% of the time, Dylan prefers battles that test patience and precision over flashy tricks — though the tactical awareness shines bright with an 81.9% comeback rate. Don’t be fooled by the calm; this whirling dervish of a player averages over 77 moves per victory, proving that good things come to those who wait... and calculate.

Opening Repertoire: Mysterious, Yet Effective

Dylan's opening choices in bullet chess range from the enigmatic Top Secret lines to fan favorites like the Reti Opening and King's Fianchetto Opening, boasting win rates hovering around 50-58%. In blitz, the trusty Caro-Kann Defense and the quirky Undefined openings shine, showing versatility against a sea of opponents. Nothing screams "I know what I’m doing" louder than a player's solid win rate in openings the grandmasters would frown over.

Record & Rivalries

With a tournament record boasting thousands of wins and a spirited collection of losses and draws, Dylan shows no fear in facing top-tier adversaries. Among frequent opponents, ninjatrick and natey9 have tested their mettle against Dylan’s tactical virtuosity, with dynamic win rates to prove it.

Personality Insight and Gameplay Quirks

Known for a tilt factor of 12 — yes, even masters get a little grumpy when the pawns betray them — Dylan's best hours to strike on the virtual battlefield hover around 9 AM, with uncanny win rates at specific hours suggesting a mysterious circadian chess rhythm. Beware playing at 9 or 10 AM, that’s when Dylan’s brain is fully charged to punish your blunders.

Recent Highlights

Among the freshest victories is a spectacular checkmate delivered in a Queen’s Indian Defense Kasparov Variation, proving Dylan’s prowess at navigating complex positions with finesse. Of course, even the best stumble: recent losses against crafty opponents highlight the ever-present challenge of this royal game.

Dylan Tang’s journey is a thrilling chess saga combining speed, strategy, and a bit of whimsy — the radioactivity of their style emitting an aura of unpredictability that leaves opponents guessing and spectators entertained. Whether blitzing through openings or grinding down opponents in a marathon endgame, Dylan’s quest for perfection is as relentless as a pawn marching toward promotion.