ShadowChessDon: The Relentless Strategist
Known in chess realms by the enigmatic alias ShadowChessDon, Mr. Gartm is a player who dances on the edge of brilliance and chaos — typically leaning on the former, but occasionally flirting with the latter when the coffee runs dry.
Rating and Reputation
In 2025, ShadowChessDon flexed his tactical muscles with a peak Rapid rating of 614, a respectable Blitz best of 395, and Bullet that clocks in at 443. Not one to shy away from competition, he’s battled through hundreds of games across all formats, boasting a near-even win-loss record that only deepens the mystery of his unpredictable style.
Playing Style and Quirks
With an average game lasting about 50 moves, ShadowChessDon loves a good long endgame struggle — nearly 45% of his games see him slogging through to the end. He has a knack for dramatic comebacks, winning an impressive 59% of games when climbing back from behind. What’s more impressive? His perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece, proving that when ShadowChessDon blunders, he doesn’t just fold — he fights with the tenacity of a knight on a caffeine high.
Opening Arsenal
He’s a fan of the classics with a twist. When wielding the French Defense, especially the Knight Variation, he's got a formidable 75% win rate in Bullet. Against the Scandinavian Defense, ShadowChessDon steals the show with a solid 67% success. And if you dare face his King’s Pawn Opening, prepare yourself: a flawless 100% win rate in Bullet games suggests he’s got a secret weapon hidden behind his opening moves — likely a coffee mug he refuses to share.
Rivalries and Records
ShadowChessDon doesn’t just play opponents; he collects stories. Some adversaries like robam08 have felt his wrath 100% of the time, while others like soumilsingh07 have managed to frustrate him with a stubborn 0% win rate. His current crusade includes faces new and old alike, from quasardragon to tanpan09, who have yet to crack his code.
The Man Behind the Moves
Never one to rage quit often (only about 9% early resignations), ShadowChessDon does sometimes exhibit a tiny tilt factor — probably when his beloved pet goldfish doesn’t approve of his queen sacrifice. His psychological resilience makes him a formidable foe on any day, with peak performance around midday and early afternoon, although he admits to being a “5 a.m. blitz demon” with a whopping 75% win rate at that ungodly hour.
All told, ShadowChessDon is the kind of player you want in your corner if you're aiming for exciting chess battles — just don’t ask him about his secret strategies, or you might get checkmated with a smirk!