Dickson Fong

Dickson Fong (aka Shadwin01): The Blitz Battler Extraordinaire

Known in the fast-moving arenas of chess as Shadwin01, Dickson Fong is a player who seems to thrive under pressure — especially when the clock is ticking down and adrenaline is surging. Preferring blitz games where quick wit and rapid moves shine brightest, Dickson has crafted a reputation for tactical sharpness and a knack for comebacks that would make even the toughest opponents sweat.

Started off climbing the ranks at a modest pace, fighting valiantly through ups and downs — no stranger to both a ten-game winning streak and a matching losing spree. But persistence paid off, and today he commands a respectable force on the board, always ready to transform a disadvantage into an opportunity with a 77.8% comeback rate that hints at a fighter’s resilience rather than a mere strategist.

But beware if you meet Shadwin01 at the board! His openings are anything but random. The Queen’s Pawn Opening Accelerated London System stands out as a favorite weapon, winning two-thirds of the time in quicker time controls. His tactical repertoire includes solid defenses like the Caro-Kann Defense and aggressive forays with the Queen’s Gambit Accepted variants, showing a balanced mix of patience and punch.

Dickson is a master of timing — his best hour arguably being the witching hour of 3 a.m., where his win rate peaks at nearly three-quarters of games played. Perhaps it’s the witching hour magic or a caffeine-fueled brilliance, but opponents beware when the clock strikes odd!

His style is more marathon than sprint — averaging around 60 moves whether winning or losing — revealing a fondness for well-fought endgames rather than quick checkmates. Yet when he goes for the kill, checkmates are his weapon of choice in finishing battles decisively, frequently securing victory by forcing resignation or timed play wins.

Memorable Moments

One of his recent triumphs came in a thrilling encounter using the Queen’s Gambit Accepted (Alekhine System), where he orchestrated a beautiful checkmate after a series of subtle positional plays and tactical strikes.

Head to Head

Dickson’s record is a story of hard-fought battles and rivalries. While some opponents have proven tricky — like {{xaviiieeer}} where wins lag behind by a wide margin — others, such as atila101 and samero76, have been completely conquered in all encounters recorded.

Off the Board

Despite the tense blitz duels, Dickson’s psychological resilience keeps his tilt factor impressively low at 10%, rarely allowing frustration to take over. He is a player who clearly enjoys the game as much in moments of success as in defeats, always ready for the next match at dawn or dusk.

Whether you catch him strategizing in the endgame or scrambling for mate in a blitz bullet brawl, Dickson Fong remains a formidable force whose chess journey continues to be full of surprises — from tactical fireworks to quietly deadly positional play.