Dylan Aragon Gonzalez

Dylan Aragon Gonzalez (aka salvadarks)

Meet Dylan Aragon Gonzalez, a chess enthusiast whose rapid and blitz play has been steadily climbing the ranks with a style as unpredictable as a squirrel on a caffeine rush. With a peak rapid rating of 392 achieved in June 2025 and a blitz peak of 386 the month before, Dylan is no stranger to intense online battles where the clock and mind race equally fast.

Since kicking off recorded games in 2023 with a bit of a rocky start (0 wins and 2 losses in rapid), Dylan’s game improved drastically by 2025, racking up a solid 21 wins out of 37 rapid games in May alone. Blitz games add spice with a record of 137 wins to 123 losses, proving Dylan is comfortable both with taking time and blazing through the board at lightning speed.

Playing Style & Favorite Openings

Known for an aggressive yet sometimes cheeky approach, Dylan shines brightest with the Reti Opening in rapid time controls, boasting a perfect 100% win rate over 4 games. The Alekhines Defense is another favorite, yielding decent results (60-75% win rates across formats). If you see Dylan relaxed in the opening, it might be because he is experimenting with everything from the Queens Pawn Chigorin Variation to the slightly off-beat Englund Gambit.

His endgame frequency is quite high (over 61%), meaning Dylan loves to slug out those long battles rather than quick punches. Average moves per win hover around 53, but Dylan isn’t above a frantic finish either, with multiple wins by checkmate and timeouts.

Psychological Quirks & Trivia

Dylan battles the infamous tilt factor of 7 (let’s just say losing 7 games in a row has happened), but his comebacks are legendary: a phenomenal 78% comeback rate after falling behind in a game. A strategic thinker, Dylan’s best time of day to play is 6 PM when he reportedly has his “chess mojo” fully charged.

He tends to favor rapid games, but when blitz is on, expect fierce, tactical clashes with plenty of sacrifices and unexpected moves. And if you challenge him to a match after 9 PM, be ready for the unexpected — Dylan’s win rate at 10 PM and 11 PM is a solid 50% (which, in the cutthroat chess world, is basically a coin flip with the Grim Reaper).

Recent Highlights

One of Dylan’s most memorable recent victories was a beautiful checkmate against erik777pra on June 9, 2025, where his queen and rook danced perfectly to seal the game. On the not-so-bright side, a loss to chelorealg reminds us that even the best have their off days.

Despite occasional tough losses, Dylan’s overall performance—especially winning over 84% of games against lower-rated opponents—makes him a feared competitor in the online arena, often turning casual matches into epic sagas of wit and strategy.

Fun Fact

His username “salvadarks” sounds like the name of a secret chess society or a villain in a fantasy novel, but the only thing he’s really plotting is your next downfall on the board.

Summary Stats:

• Rapid Record: 30 wins, 23 losses, 5 draws
• Blitz Record: 137 wins, 123 losses, 9 draws
• Longest Winning Streak: 7 games
• Longest Losing Streak: 7 games
• Preferred Time Control: Rapid

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