Dmitry Minko (DIMONBANAN)
FIDE Master Extraordinaire
Dmitry Minko, known in the chess realm as DIMONBANAN, is no ordinary player — they are a FIDE Master, a title that proclaims a deep respect earned through countless battles on the 64 squares. From modest beginnings with ratings hovering in the mid-1300s during 2016 blitz games, Dmitry's dedication and wit propelled them to a peak blitz rating of 2654 in early 2025, reminding everyone that bananas can indeed be mighty!
Rise Through the Ranks
Starting out around 1640 in blitz and bullet ratings, Dmitry rapidly improved, breaking the 2000 barrier in both blitz and bullet during 2017. By 2023, they were dominating the online blitz and bullet arenas with ratings consistently exceeding 2500 — a place reserved for the serious gladiators of speed chess.
Playing Style: The Artful Banana
- Early Resignation Rate: Only 1.8% — Dmitry rarely throws in the towel early, always fighting to the last puzzle piece.
- Endgame Frequency: Nearly 79%, proving they are as comfortable in the trenches of the late game as monkeys are in the jungle.
- Average Moves per Win: An impressive 76, showing strategic patience rarely seen outside of grandmasters.
- Comeback Rate: Whopping 85.7%, suggesting that when the going gets tough, Dmitry gets tougher — or maybe just peels another banana for energy.
- Psychological Edge: Their 'Tilt Factor' is 10, which means Dmitry stays calm even when the board looks as tangled as a bowl of spaghetti.
Statistical Superpowers
Dmitry boasts a healthy win record across all formats:
- Blitz: 2463 wins to 1920 losses with 386 draws
- Bullet: 2157 wins to 1878 losses with 371 draws
- Rapid: An outstanding 40 wins against only 9 losses
- Daily Chess: Undefeated in 5 wins
Opening Repertoire: Keeping Secrets
Many openings remain a mystery wrapped in an enigma for Dmitry's opponents – they call it "Top Secret." But we know he’s mastered the Queen’s Gambit Declined Orthodox Defense and the often-tricky Sicilian Defense variations at various points.
Notable Games
His most recent victory was a clinical dismantling of "Navyblue1" in a Queen’s Gambit Declined game where Dmitry’s patient pressure led to a resignation at move 35. On the flip side, even DIMONBANAN isn’t immune to losses; a recent tough game against GothamChess ended in a respectable loss by resignation, proving that even the strongest bananas sometimes slip!
Fun Facts
- His best time of day to play is 7 AM — early bird gets the checkmate worm!
- Despite biting off many wins, Dmitry rarely succumbs to "one-sided losses" (just 2.5%).
- The player has mastered resilience, with a comeback success rate second to none.
Dmitry Minko's journey is a testament to endurance, strategic brilliance, and probably a secret stash of bananas for mid-game snacks. Keep an eye on DIMONBANAN as this talented FIDE Master keeps climbing toward even greater heights!