Atanas Dimitrov IM

Atanas Dimitrov - International Master

Meet Atanas Dimitrov, a chess gladiator titled as an International Master by FIDE. A wizard board maestro known on the digital battlefield as Athanasios2, Atanas has mastered the art of Blitz, Rapid, and Bullet chess with a flair that even the toughest pawns fear.

Since beginning their competitive journey in 2015, Atanas has fought over 9,000 Blitz games, amassing an impressive balance of 4,023 wins, 4,022 losses, and 950 draws. Talk about living on the edge with razor-thin margins! In Blitz, their peak rating soared to a staggering 2842 in October 2024, a score many grandmasters envy.

Atanas also dabbles in Rapid and Bullet formats, showing versatility and speed. Their Bullet rating peaked at an impressive 2672, showing lightning-fast nerves and tactical precision.

Style and Strategy

Known for an 85.67% frequency of reaching complex endgames, Atanas prefers to grind out victories in protracted battles rather than quick skirmishes. With an average game length around 90 moves in wins, they enjoy long strategic duels, patiently maneuvering pawns and pieces to force the opponent's surrender.

Early resignations happen sparingly (only about 0.34% of the time), proving Atanas fights until the bitter end — because giving up early isn't in their vocabulary. They display phenomenal resilience, boasting a comeback success rate close to 90%, rallying even after losing material.

The Mind Games

With a tilt factor of 11, Atanas is human after all — sometimes emotions play trickster, but most times they harness steely nerves. Their best time to play? The mysterious 4 AM hour — perfect for plotting those sneak attacks while the world sleeps.

Notable Moments

Their most recent triumph was in a tough contest using the Caro-Kann Defense, where Atanas, playing white, secured victory by resignation against a very alert opponent. Precision and patience paid off in that game, showcasing a masterclass in positional play.

Of course, not every battle ends in glory. Atanas faced a tough loss recently against a Sicilian Defense specialist, reminding us all that even International Masters have their off days. But for every setback, there’s a comeback brewing — and this player knows how to bounce!

Fun Facts

• Most frequent opponent: practicemakesok with 95 duels fought.
• Win rate spikes beautifully between 9 AM and 11 AM, hovering near 48% — maybe mornings really are for coffee *and* chess brilliance!
• Tactical awareness shines brightest with an astonishing 43% win rate even after losing a piece!
• Likes to keep opponents guessing by running the Top Secret opening strategy – classified for the sake of checkmating!

With such an epic blend of stamina, strategy, and a pinch of midnight madness, Atanas Dimitrov continues to climb chess ladders and puzzle opponents worldwide—one checkmate at a time.