FIDE Master Arman Erzhanov
Also known in the chess cosmos as Chessdreamer2020, Arman Erzhanov is no ordinary player — armed with the prestigious FIDE Master title, they've been quietly storming the chessboard since 2020 with a style as sharp as a freshly sharpened bishop.
Career & Stats
Starting with a rapid rating of 2300 in mid-2020, Arman’s journey has been a rollercoaster of brilliant wins, a few humbling losses, and a prodigious climb — peaking impressively at 2579 in rapid and even soaring to a blistering 2654 in blitz! Their bullet rating? A zippy 2618, proving they’re lightning fast when the clock ticks mercilessly.
Playing Style & Psychological Edge
Posting a commendable 86% comeback rate, Arman never quits. When losing a piece, there’s still a 54% chance they’ll flip the script. This player’s endgame game is so prolific (played in over 85% of games) that even the pawns probably tip their hats.
With an average moves per win nearing 80, patience and perseverance are pillars of their craft. Beware the early resignation — a low 2.1% suggests Arman fights to the last rook drop.
And if you’re wondering when to face them: their best time to strike (or be struck) is at 2 PM—perhaps fueled by afternoon coffee or strategic zen.
Opening Secrets and Winning Recipes
- Rapid Games: Arman embraces the mysterious "Top Secret" opening with record-breaking results — a staggering 82% win rate across 89 games. Is it really a secret or just mastery disguised as mystery?
- Blitz Battles: A mix of familiar classics peppered with surprising variations, from the Pirc Defense to the Smith Morra Gambit, revealing a versatile arsenal and an appetite for tactical engagements.
- Bullet Blitz: Again, the "Top Secret" opening reigns supreme with a 64% win rate, showing that swift decisions pair with cunning plans.
Memorable Recent Games
Victory tastes sweet, especially in their latest rapid triumph against antonk2012, where an intricate battle of queens gambit positional lines ended in a graceful resignation. For anyone wondering about their tactical prowess — fear not, their games often end with the opponents waving the white flag rather than losing on time.
Even a chess demigod faces defeat: a loss against FightingDragon84 by checkmate reminds us that Arman’s journey is as human as it is heroic, with lessons embedded in every move.
Rivalries & Matchups
Familiar foes abound, but Arman’s record reflects dominance against many, including perfect winning rates against several challengers. Yet, no one is invincible — a few opponents have cracked the code, ensuring memorable battles and thrilling matches.
Fun Fact
Despite the intimidating stats, this architect of checkmates manages a tilt factor of 9, proving even the best have their moments of "Oops, why did I do that?"—keep an eye out, the comeback is always on the horizon!
In Summary
Arman Erzhanov, or Chessdreamer2020, is a fierce competitor, a strategist with a flair for dramatic wins, and an ever-improving master of the royal game. Whether blitzing, bulleting, or playing rapid, they continue to climb, confound opponents, and keep the chess world guessing. Keep your pieces close and your queen closer—facing Arman is never just a game, it’s a battle of wits and will.
Coach's Feedback for Arman Erzhanov
Hi Arman, I've reviewed some of your recent games, and here are some insights and actionable tips to help you improve:
Opening Phase
You show a solid understanding of classical openings like the Pirc Defense and Queen's Gambit Declined. Your choice of moves generally follows standard theory.
- Tip: Try to deepen your opening repertoire by studying key plans and pawn structures typical to your go-to openings. This can help you react confidently to less common lines or early deviations by opponents.
- Your pawn breaks (like f4 in the Pirc) are energetic and help grab space — keep up this active style but be watchful for overextension that opponents can punish with timely counterattacks.
Middle Game
Your games demonstrate good tactical awareness and attempts to create imbalances, often leading to dynamic positions.
- In your recent win against IKKPHD, you successfully used piece activity and pressure along the f-file to overwhelm the opponent's king safety. Great job capitalizing on open files and piece coordination.
- Tip: Work on improving your positional judgment in some games where small inaccuracies led to a gradual loss of control. For example, in your loss against yabbadabbadoooooooo, the opponent managed a strong attack by gradually improving their pieces and striking at your king’s position. Reviewing such losses with an engine or coach can help find better defensive plans and resourceful moves.
Endgame
When transitioning to endgames, you often reach positions with good chances but occasionally miss the most precise way forward.
- Tip: Spend time practicing fundamental endgames, especially rook and pawn endgames, to increase your confidence converting advantages or defending difficult positions.
- Watch your time management in complex endgames; sometimes faster decisions can improve practical results while maintaining accuracy.
General Recommendations
- Maintain consistent practice to build intuition in both tactics and strategy.
- Analyze your lost games closely — try to spot the critical moments and where you could have taken different plans or defended better.
- Consider focused study on key positional concepts like outposts, pawn structure weaknesses, and piece activity to complement your tactical strengths.
- Keep an eye on your clock during games. In faster time controls, staying calm and not rushing critical moves is just as important as accuracy.
Overall, your games show a strong foundation and great potential. Keep working steadily on both technical skills and psychological resilience, and you'll see your results improve steadily.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| alirezhsii | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| Ian Ocampos | 1W / 0L / 1D | |
| drimpractical1 | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| Mamikon Gharibyan | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| Matthias Dann | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| Rick GC | 4W / 0L / 1D | |
| speed-o-sonic | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| Matfey Rogov | 0W / 2L / 0D | |
| Zoran Petronijevic | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| johajedrezz | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| antonk2012 | 51W / 1L / 2D | |
| reyeschess2 | 19W / 14L / 4D | |
| seventoz | 22W / 12L / 2D | |
| jacky3252 | 1W / 34L / 0D | |
| Rogelio Jr Antonio | 10W / 22L / 2D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2705 | 2653 | 2568 | 1719 |
| 2024 | 2614 | 2532 | 2562 | 1717 |
| 2023 | 2421 | 2514 | 2565 | 1717 |
| 2022 | 2316 | 2508 | 2313 | |
| 2021 | 2249 | 2510 | 2257 | |
| 2020 | 2140 | 2490 | 2388 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 427W / 329L / 50D | 395W / 383L / 50D | 93.6 |
| 2024 | 262W / 158L / 27D | 229W / 178L / 32D | 89.9 |
| 2023 | 519W / 290L / 59D | 465W / 338L / 56D | 86.1 |
| 2022 | 45W / 21L / 8D | 38W / 25L / 7D | 84.2 |
| 2021 | 97W / 59L / 16D | 97W / 66L / 11D | 85.5 |
| 2020 | 83W / 58L / 12D | 72W / 55L / 17D | 88.1 |
Openings: Most Played
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Czech Defense | 463 | 255 | 181 | 27 | 55.1% |
| Modern Defense | 165 | 89 | 68 | 8 | 53.9% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 106 | 59 | 36 | 11 | 55.7% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 88 | 48 | 35 | 5 | 54.5% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation | 86 | 47 | 34 | 5 | 54.6% |
| Amar Gambit | 77 | 42 | 29 | 6 | 54.5% |
| Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit | 72 | 41 | 27 | 4 | 56.9% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 55 | 35 | 18 | 2 | 63.6% |
| Philidor Defense | 54 | 32 | 18 | 4 | 59.3% |
| French Defense | 49 | 25 | 21 | 3 | 51.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Czech Defense | 528 | 270 | 218 | 40 | 51.1% |
| Modern Defense | 242 | 136 | 84 | 22 | 56.2% |
| Philidor Defense | 124 | 68 | 49 | 7 | 54.8% |
| Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation | 102 | 52 | 43 | 7 | 51.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation | 100 | 52 | 38 | 10 | 52.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation | 86 | 53 | 28 | 5 | 61.6% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line | 82 | 45 | 32 | 5 | 54.9% |
| Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation | 78 | 32 | 38 | 8 | 41.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation | 76 | 44 | 26 | 6 | 57.9% |
| French Defense | 75 | 46 | 23 | 6 | 61.3% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Chistyakov Defense | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| French Defense: Exchange Variation | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 85.7% |
| Czech Defense | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 83.3% |
| QGD: 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.e3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| English Opening | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 75.0% |
| Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| French Defense | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Australian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Unknown | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 27 | 2 |
| Losing | 21 | 0 |