Meet dimo701
Since first appearing on the chess scene in 2020, dimo701 has become a dedicated player known for a determined fighting spirit and steady progress over the years. Most comfortable in rapid time controls, dimo701 reached a personal best rating of 1413 in Rapid during 2025, marking a clear highlight in his chess journey. He has also spent considerable time refining his skills in Blitz and Bullet, testing a wide spectrum of openings along the way.
One striking hallmark of dimo701's play is his resilience on the board: with a comeback rate exceeding 74%, he frequently finds ways to reverse difficult positions. He also prefers prolonged battles, averaging around 60 to 62 moves per win or loss, and more than 62% of his games proceed well into the endgame. Despite occasionally surrendering early in about 4.5% of his games, his longest winning streak of 12 consecutive victories underscores both ambition and potential.
In terms of color performance, he favors playing White slightly more successfully, winning over 55% of White games, while holding a near 47% success rate as Black. Interestingly, his focus and win rate peak around midnight, hinting that late-night sessions bring out the best in his style. Meanwhile, Tuesdays can be trickier—though dimo701 adapts quickly and seldom allows setbacks to linger.
Away from raw numbers and statistics, one of dimo701’s great strengths is his eagerness to experiment with a vast collection of openings. From classic Sicilians and Caro-Kanns to bolder gambits, he embraces variety and isn’t afraid to dive into complicated lines to gain a tactical edge. His dedicated effort in exploring multiple systems has given him a well-rounded perspective.
With a pronounced passion for chess and a track record of steady advancement, dimo701 promises many more competitive battles, comebacks, and creative forays into the art of opening theory. Whether blitzing through fierce Bullet matches or building positional mastery in Rapid, he remains a determined student of the game, ready to push his rating even higher in the future.