Ali Dadvand

Ali Dadvand (aka skyboy777) - Chess Enthusiast and Tactical Adventurer

Meet Ali Dadvand, known in the chess world as skyboy777 — a player whose chess journey is a rollercoaster of exciting battles, cunning tactics, and occasional blunders (because hey, who doesn’t love some drama on the board?). With a peak rapid rating of 882 in April 2023, Ali is no stranger to the thrills of the game.

Specializing in rapid chess, Ali has played almost 5,000 games in this format alone, winning close to half of them. Don’t expect a quiet, slow-paced style here — Ali is known for an aggressive approach, boasting an impressive 69.91% comeback rate and a knack for bouncing back after losing a piece. That’s resilience with a capital R!

But it’s not just about quick wins. Ali’s games average around 51 moves per victory, showing that patience and deep thinking mix well with bold moves. And when it comes to the endgame, Ali’s presence shines nearly half the time, demonstrating a love for the gritty final battles.

Strike a conversation on psychology, and Ali’s tilt factor is a modest 11%, proving that frustration is kept in check — well, most of the time. Moreover, his best time to play is around 3 PM, so if you want to catch Ali at his peak, set your clocks accordingly!

Ever wondered about Ali’s favorite openings? It’s a "Top Secret" recipe — literally. From rapid to blitz and even daily games, Ali sticks to the mystery opening that keeps opponents guessing and spectators intrigued.

Highlight Reel

• Longest winning streak: 13 games — a streak worthy of a standing ovation!
• Current winning streak: 6 games — still riding the wave.
• Peak blitz rating: 699
• Peak bullet rating: 675
• Peak daily rating: 709

Most Memorable Moment — Recent Masterpiece

In a thrilling rapid game on November 26, 2024, Ali (as black) delivered checkmate with style. Utilizing the Italian Variation of the Four Knights Game, he cleverly sacrificed a knight early and smoothly orchestrated his queen and rook to trap his opponent king — a power move for the digital history books! (View Game)

Playing Style & Personality

Ali embraces complexity with a relatively low early resignation rate (6.78%) showing a fighter’s spirit till the very end. White pieces or black, Ali keeps a balanced win rate near 49% with white and 46% with black — proving adaptability and tactical acumen.

Whether facing higher-rated foes or underdogs, Ali plays with fervor. Against lower-rated opponents, Ali’s win rate becomes a striking 70%, while against equals it’s a competitive 52%. And though losses happen, a gritty spirit means Ali is never out until the last move.

Off the board, Ali might just be your future chess WizKid or that buddy who cracks jokes over missed forks and sneaky pins. One thing’s for sure: chess is fun, fierce, and full of surprises, much like Ali Dadvand’s games.