Iliyan Iliev (aka Dill35)
Meet Iliyan Iliev, known in the chess world (and various internet forums) as Dill35. A player with a taste for fast-paced battles, Iliyan's journey through the chaotic realms of Blitz and Rapid chess is as colorful as it is instructive.
Rating Rollercoaster
Starting in 2021 with a modest Blitz rating of around 882, Iliyan demonstrated steady improvement over time. By 2024, he was hitting peak Blitz ratings of around 1265 — just shy of grandmaster speed but plenty enough to strike fear into your average club player. His Rapid ratings hovered consistently around the 1100 mark, proving he's no slouch when the clock is kind.
The Fast and the Curious
While he dabbled in Bullet chess, those ultra-fast, adrenaline-fueled 1-minute games seem to have been a wild frontier with a not-so-glorious 1 win out of 6 attempts. But hey, even legends stumble through bullet chaos sometimes.
Style and Strategy
Iliyan is the type who doesn't give up easily — boasting a comeback rate of over 82%, and an almost superhuman 100% win rate after losing a piece (seriously, does he have a crystal ball?). Endgames are his playground, with over 75% of his games reaching this cerebral finale, and an average 65 moves per win suggest that patience and persistence are his weapons of choice.
A Record to Ruminate
An avid Blitz player with nearly 6,000 wins and over 6,000 losses, Iliyan's career clearly shows he's not afraid to mix it up. He’s experienced the bitter sting of defeat just as often as the sweet taste of victory, and maybe that’s what keeps the game interesting. His current longest winning streak? A respectable 10 games — because we all love a good hot streak.
On Opponents and Rivalries
He’s squared off multiple times against usernames like "sergiosilana" and "cececastle", showing a balanced record — after all, chess is a game of equalizers. And while some opponents made him sweat, others might want to stay on his friendly side, given his tendency to clinch wins when under pressure.
Fun Fact
Despite his analytical prowess, Iliyan’s psychological tilt factor is around 16 — meaning he keeps his cool more often than not, but hey, nobody’s perfect when that knight jumps unexpectedly!
In short: Iliyan Iliev is a tenacious, strategic, and occasionally surprising chess adventurer, proving that even in an ocean of pawns and bishops, there's always room for one more passionate player making their mark one game at a time.