Pavel Svozil

Pavel Svozil aka "dedour"

Pavel Svozil is a tenacious and ever-evolving chess enthusiast known in online circles as dedour. His chess journey is a rollercoaster of grit, determination, and a sprinkle of that mysterious chess magic.

Rating Adventures

Pavel has bravely navigated the fluctuating seas of online chess ratings since 2020. Starting with modest Rapid ratings around 638, he soared in 2021 to push beyond the 1000 mark, only to settle around an average 500 rating in subsequent years. His Daily rating, notably consistent around the 600-700 range, reveals his affinity for this pace, while Blitz remains a less-charted territory but with moments of brilliance reaching over 1100 early on.

Playing Style

With an early resignation rate of only 3.12%, Pavel resists throwing in the towel, fighting through the board's chaos. He thrives in endgames, engaging in them over 60% of the time, showing impressive patience and skill to close out matches. Average moves per win hover around 51, proving he likes a good, thoughtful battle, whereas losses stretch longer, sometimes up to 69 moves, reflecting stubborn fights before conceding defeat.

Chess Tactics & Mindset

Pavel’s comeback rate is a stellar 55.56%, proving he’s a mental warrior who refuses to be counted out after setbacks. Even more impressive, he holds a perfect win rate after losing a piece – 100%! Opponents beware: losing material against dedour is a swift ticket to defeat. His tilt factor sits at a humble 28, signifying he keeps a cool head under pressure – unless it’s 4 AM, then all bets are off.

Opening Repertoire

Pavel’s favorite battlegrounds are the classic openings. He fights fiercely with the King’s Pawn Opening and the Bishop’s Opening, boasting win rates just above 50% in Rapid games. His sneaky weapon of choice? The Scandinavian Defense - Mieses Kotrc Variation, where he enjoys a mighty 58% win rate. This clever opening might explain why opponents sometimes shake in their boots (or just shake the mouse).

Favorite Battles & Rivals

Always eager for a challenge, Pavel’s most played opponent is dadislav, though Pavel has only managed a modest 3.86% win rate against him. Yet, against other rivals like urcasuallsweat or ovmrn, he sports a flawless win record – talk about an enigma! Whether crushing casual players or battling worthy foes, dedour never loses his spark.

Quirks & Eccentricities

Pavel has a sneaky fondness for tricky late-night games: his best moves often come between 6 AM and 9 AM when most of us would still be snoozing. Strangely, he tends to struggle terribly around 4-5 AM, with win rates dropping below 20%, perhaps blaming the coffee shortage.

Recent Highlights

In a recent Rapid duel, dedour executed a swift victory by resignation with the Kings Pawn Opening. Maneuvering the board with flair, he bravely fended off early queen attacks and ended the game well before the clock struck zero. Checkmate is his signature, whether delivered by positional outplay or sudden tactical fireworks.

Fun Fact:

Despite the name "dedour" sounding like a secret chess sorcerer’s alias, Pavel is still believed to be a normal human (most of the time) who loves a good challenge and a laugh over a tough game.