Dũng Nguyễn Văn

Dũng Nguyễn Văn (aka Vandungeebk)

Meet Dũng Nguyễn Văn, or as the chessboards know him, Vandungeebk — a rapid and cunning tactician whose rating history paints a story of perseverance, occasional heartbreak, and moments of chess brilliance. Starting with a modest Rapid rating of 995 in 2019, Dũng climbed steadily to break past 1100 by 2023, proving that slow and steady really can win the race... or at least the tournament.

With over 2,000 rapid games played, Dũng’s style is a curious blend of patience and grit, averaging around 58 moves per win, which might sound like a long game of musical chairs, but on the 64 squares, it’s all about the suspense. His endgame frequency of 61% suggests he enjoys the challenge of squeezing victory from the final moments — or maybe he just likes to keep opponents on the edge of their seat.

A master of comebacks, with a whopping 73% comeback rate and an incredible 100% win rate after losing a piece, Vandungeebk rarely lets setbacks rattle his game. Although his tilt factor stands at 11 — a subtle nod to the occasional eyebrow-raising blunder fueled by human frustration — he bounces back with the resilience of a grandmaster in the making.

When it comes to tactics, Dũng seems to believe in “win big or go home” — his longest winning streak stands at 9 games, a testament to his ability to chain victories and intimidate opponents. Off the board, he’s probably the kind of player who laughs at his blunders and immediately starts plotting revenge in the next match.

A loyal player of “Top Secret” openings (we see you, Vandungeebk, no spoilers here), he holds a near 50% win rate in rapid and a respectable 44% in blitz. His blitz and bullet ratings are less consistent, revealing that while speed is thrilling, Dũng prefers the thoughtful dance of the rapid game.

His win rates fluctuate by day and hour, peaking impressively on Friday (over 51%) and around 7pm with a fierce 64% win rate — clearly, Vandungeebk is the king of weekend evening battles. Beware if you face him on a Saturday or Sunday; his midweek games are where he warms up and unleashes surprise attacks.

Overall, Dũng Nguyễn Văn’s chess journey is marked by steady growth, a fighting spirit, and a hearty love for endgames. Opponents beware: this player might just sacrifice a pawn to win your heart — and the game.