About Dmitriy Bocharov
Dmitriy Bocharov is a highly accomplished chess Grandmaster known for his explosive skill in fast-paced formats, particularly blitz chess. With a keen tactical awareness and a penchant for deep endgame play, Bocharov commands respect on the online battlefield.
Playing Style and Strengths
Dmitriy favors rapid decision-making and excels in blitz chess where his rapid tactical insight shines. His games often feature long endgames and a strong finishing ability, highlighted by an impressive comeback rate of over 88% in matches where he loses material—evidence of his resilience and fighting spirit.
- Prefers playing the English Opening with variations such as Anglo-Indian and King's English.
- Has a win rate above 60% with openings like English: King's 2.d3 and English: Anglo-Indian 2.g3 g6 in blitz.
- Exhibits a balanced play with an average of ~75 moves per win, indicating deep and strategic games.
- Remarkably low early resignation rate: he never gives up easily!
Career Highlights & Records
Bocharov achieved his peak blitz rating of 2919 in May 2020, a stellar mark in the speed chess ranks. His bullet peak was a fiery 2814 in July 2018, and his best rapid rating soared to 2517 in December 2020.
His incredibly long winning streak of 16 games reveals he can strut the chessboard like a boss. He also knows how to handle high-pressure situations, maintaining a steady play even when trailing in material.
Notable Rivals
Dmitriy has battled many top challengers, often facing opponents like artemiki (57 battles), c63_amg, and fedor_dvenyatin. He sports strong winning records against stalwart players, including a dominant 57.89% win rate over artemiki and numerous 100% winrates against several lesser-known adversaries.
Fun Facts
- Dmitriy’s blitz win rate peaks during late evening hours (around 22:00), proving he’s a true night owl of the chessboard.
- His favorite time control? Rapid chess, where strategic depth meets speed.
- Despite his high tactical prowess, his games often stretch to the 70+ move range—because every pawn and piece counts.
- Known for his mental toughness: with a tilt factor of 9, he’s almost immune to tilting under pressure.