Loïc Dasprés — Profile
Loïc Dasprés is a titled chess player who has earned the FIDE title of Candidate Master. He has built a reputation as a sharp, fast-thinking competitor who thrives in online and rapid formats. Known for a measuring pace and a readiness to take the initiative, Loïc often turns tense, time-pressure moments into opportunities to outmaneuver his opponents.
Titles and Achievements
- FIDE Candidate Master (CM)
Playing Style
Loïc favors dynamic, tactical play and quick decision-making, especially in fast time controls. His playing style blends bold openings with relentless pursuit of activity, and he is celebrated for his comeback potential in complex positions. In bullet and blitz, his instinct for sharp, practical chances often keeps opponents on the back foot.
Time Controls and Peak Form
Preferred time control appears to be Bullet, where Loïc excels in rapid-fire calculation and decision-making. His peak blitz rating has reached as high as 2516, achieved in May 2025, underscoring his strength in fast-paced play. In bullet, his top showing reached the mid-2400s in recent years, reflecting his commanding presence in quick formats.
- Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit
- Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation
- Modern (in Blitz) — a flexible approach that emphasizes piece activity
- Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation
Current Activity
In recent online play, Loïc has remained highly active into 2025, engaging in blitz and bullet events with notable results. His relentless practice and consistent performance over rapidly changing positions keep him as a persistent figure in online tournaments and a thorn for overconfident rivals.
Despite the aggression of his openings, Loïc is known for keeping a calm demeanor at the board and a quick sense of humor in post-game analysis. If you ever face him in a bullet duel, you might hear a cheeky quote about time flying when you're having fun—then feel the pressure as the clock runs out.