Dattasai Kilari: The Bullet-Proof National Master
When Dattasai Kilari logs on as rkdkchess, opponents know they are in for a fast, fierce fight. A National Master with a deep love for speed chess, Kilari has built his online reputation one bullet game at a time.
From Improver to Bullet Menace
Kilari started playing online in 2017 and quickly found his home in bullet chess. His rating climbed steadily through the years, with explosive growth in 2025 and 2026. His bullet graph tells the story of a player who never stops grinding.
While he is strong in every time control, bullet is clearly his favorite playground. He has played tens of thousands of bullet games and has crossed some seriously high peaks along the way.
Style and Signature Openings
Kilari is not afraid to march his queen's pawn forward and build a rock solid center. He is a regular user of the London System, often reaching the sharp London Poisoned Pawn Variation. As Black he leans on the solid Caro-Kann Defense, and when he wants to have fun, the Amar Gambit makes an appearance.
His numbers show remarkable fighting spirit. He has an 83.12% comeback rate, wins 53.4% of games even after losing a piece, and has a 79 game winning streak to his name. He rarely resigns early, and he loves to fight all the way into the endgame.
Rivalries and Marathon Matches
Kilari has played thousands of games against a core group of online rivals. His most frequent opponent is brownchairsaregood, with over 1,300 meetings. He also shares a long history with judenyc, another frequent foe. These rivalries have helped sharpen his instincts under extreme time pressure.
- Against brownchairsaregood: 1,369 games, 692 wins
- Against judenyc: 508 games, 339 wins
- Against Nederlaget1: 356 games, 267 wins
- Against mynameisarmaancjain: 356 games, 272 wins
Fun Facts and Curiosities
- His longest winning streak is 79 games, a scary stretch for anyone paired against him.
- His longest losing streak is 23 games, proving even masters have rough nights.
- He is at his best around 3 AM, according to his win rates by hour.
- He delivers or receives a queen check more than any other piece, so keep your king safe.
Here is a sample of the kind of Caro-Kann structure he loves to play:
More Than a Bullet Specialist
While bullet is his first love, Kilari has also reached strong peaks in blitz, rapid, and daily chess. He is a complete player who can handle long games too. His National Master title is well earned, and his online record shows a relentless competitor who keeps improving year after year.