Dinah Hewson

Dinah Hewson (Username: amazonian)

Dinah, also known by their online moniker amazonian, is a chess player whose journey resembles a thrilling rollercoaster – full of ups, downs, and plenty of dramatic checkmates. With a peak rapid rating of 1008 reached in August 2024, Dinah may not be the grandmaster hiding in plain sight, but they sure know how to keep opponents guessing and spectators entertained.

Playing Style & Stats

Known for a deep appreciation of the endgame (played in nearly 66% of their games), Dinah often trades in long, patient battles with an average moves count exceeding 55 moves per win. Early resignation is rare in their games (2.45%), so there’s no quitting early when the going gets tough!

They channel their inner tactician with a 77.54% comeback rate – which means if Dinah falls behind, watch out because a spectacular turnaround might be brewing. Yet, the one-sided loss rate is just 3.67%, proving this player doesn’t usually fold without a fight.

Favorite Openings

• Philidor Defense: 80 rapid games with a commendable 44% win rate.
• King’s Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation: Nearly 59% win rate – clearly a reliable weapon in Dinah’s arsenal.
• Bishop’s Opening: Also impressive, approaching 58% success.
• Other favorites include the Scandinavian Defense, French Defense with the Steinitz Attack, and the Pirc Defense’s modern Geller system.

Match Highlights

Dinah’s recent wins showcase sharp play and strategic resignation-induced victories, including breezing past JD_colt with the French Defense Advance Variation and outmaneuvering didievelyn during an Italian Game. Their most memorable streak includes a longest winning stretch of 8 games, proving that when the pieces align, amazonian can dominate.

Challenges & Quirks

Not all battles go Dinah’s way—recent losses by checkmate to opponents like ericmarasco and yoyoan1301 remind us that every warrior faces setbacks. When feeling the pressure, Dinah’s “tilt factor” stands at a modest 10, indicating an admirable level of composure.

When to Catch Dinah Online

For peak performance, try challenging Dinah at the crack of dawn or midnight – their best play happens around 4:00 AM (perhaps fueled by midnight snacks and caffeine). Fun fact: Saturday evenings at 8 PM bring a striking 60.71% win rate, so timing your encounter wisely could be the key to victory.

Final Thoughts

Dinah is the embodiment of persistence on the chessboard, blending tactical resilience with strategic depth and a dash of unpredictability. Whether casually blundering or fiercely competing, amazonian keeps the game colorful and reminds us all why chess is such an endlessly fascinating dance of minds – one pawn, knight, or checkmate at a time.