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Arman Erzhanov FM

Username: Chessdreamer2020

Location: Almaty

Playing Since: 2020-06-14 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟♟♟

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Daily: 1719
3W / 6L / 0D
Rapid: 2568
34W / 7L / 6D
Blitz: 2653
1403W / 1095L / 218D
Bullet: 2712
1227W / 845L / 119D

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.


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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
Rating by Year20202021202220232024202527051717YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

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%
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