Vladimir Zimin (dmvlad)
International Master, Chess.com Warrior
Vladimir Zimin, known online as dmvlad, is an International Master who dances through the complexities of chess with a blend of tactical brilliance and strategic depth. A player who has embraced every format of the game— from bullet blazes to rapid races—Vladimir has consistently proven his mettle, rating as high as 2409 in blitz and 2386 in bullet. Suffice to say, the chessboard is his playground and calculation his superpower.
Blessed with a chess career bustling with thousands of games, Vladimir’s win rate hovers around an impressive 52% in bullet and nearly 56% in blitz. His approach is not for the faint of heart: a modest 0.14 early resignation rate reveals an iron will to fight until the bitter end, and a knack for comebacks shines with an 80.81% recovery rate after setbacks. Longest winning streak? A fear-inducing 19 consecutive triumphant battles—as if his pieces have an unspoken pact against defeat!
Vladimir’s style is a careful mix of patience and persistence, often progressing lengthy battles with an average of 67 moves per win and savoring the thrill of endgames, which form a staggering 83.75% of his encounters. When under pressure, his psychological resilience stands tall with a tilt factor of just 22, so he rarely lets frustration chip away at his concentration. His preferred battles seem to favor the mornings and early afternoons, especially around 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM, which might just be his prime time for arranging queensmen and kings alike.
Online opponents beware: Vladimir carefully studies and adapts, boasting a win rate over 100% against numerous foes including “alphaomega06” and “bekaeasycool.” His data suggest a love for the Caro-Kann Defense, a solid choice for those who like to frustrate their opponents with resilient structures and sly counterattacks.
Though Vladimir has seen his share of checkmates (both delivered and received), he continues to sharpen his craft with unyielding dedication. When not calculating the next brilliant move, he’s probably plotting how to crack that pesky opponent’s defense or how to squeeze one more pawn from a seemingly hopeless position.
Recent Highlights:
- Latest Victory: dmvlad won by resignation in a thrilling Caro-Kann skirmish on October 26, 2024, showcasing a beautiful queen promotion and relentless pressure.
- Latest Defeat: A tough loss to basilalshouha by checkmate after a Sicilian Defense duel—a reminder that even the best must occasionally tip their king.
Vladimir Zimin remains a formidable presence on the chessboard, combining experience, resilience, and a touch of humor (because who else counts pawns without a smirk?). Whether blitzing at breakneck speed or enduring endgame marathons, dmvlad is a player who makes every game a story worth following.
Feedback for Vladimir Zimin
Vladimir, you've demonstrated solid understanding and some effective strategies in your recent games. Here are some key points to help you progress further:
Strengths
- Opening Choice: Your choice of the Caro-Kann Defense as Black and 1.e4 as White shows a reliable, well-studied repertoire. You maintain consistent structure and good piece development.
- Endgame Technique: In multiple games, your endgame technique was strong, turning material advantages into wins or maintaining pressure that led to opponent mistakes.
- Active Play: You frequently find tactical motifs, such as the well-timed pawn breaks and piece activations (for example, 16. Rxa7 in one game to reclaim material and gain activity).
Areas for Improvement
- Handling Sicilian Defense Structures: You faced some challenges against the Sicilian Defense in recent losses, especially from opponents exploiting central tension and pawn breaks. Revising key Sicilian thematic ideas, especially related to the Canal Attack and related variations, could improve your results.
- Midgame Planning: Some of your midgames showed moments where consolidating gains or simplifying could improve. For example, making sure every pawn push or exchange clearly improves your position would reduce risk from counterplay.
- Time Management: Pay attention to your clock usage, especially in complex positions. Several games show time pressure in critical moments. Practicing with a slightly longer time control or training tactical calculation under time constraints could help.
Specific Suggestions
- Analyze the recent win against aaaaaaaaaaaaa12345678910 (link: Game review) to reinforce how you converted an endgame advantage by precise calculation and active king play.
- Review your loss against basilalshouha (link: Game review) focusing on how you allowed counterplay in the Sicilian. Look into Sicilian Defense Canal Attack for detailed opening concepts.
- Work on improving your defensive techniques when facing aggressive pawn storms or piece sacrifices from your opponents, especially in the middlegame transitions.
Next Steps
- Study typical pawn structures and piece placements in the Caro-Kann and Sicilian Defense – use thematic puzzles and annotated games to deepen your understanding.
- Practice strategic planning in the middlegame — ask yourself what piece or pawn moves improve your position and which ones might create weaknesses.
- Continue reviewing your games critically with engine assistance and try to identify recurring patterns in your mistakes and successes.
Keep up the consistent effort, Vlad! You have the foundation to grow stronger. Remember, every game, win or loss, is a chance to learn.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| yvones | 4W / 53L / 3D | |
| suomi35 | 8W / 2L / 0D | |
| probablybad04 | 5W / 3L / 0D | |
| armin354 | 3W / 5L / 0D | |
| thebigsleep1946 | 8W / 0L / 0D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2422 | 2257 | ||
| 2024 | 2205 | |||
| 2021 | 2320 | 2351 | ||
| 2020 | 2151 | 2285 | 1853 | |
| 2019 | 2013 | 2337 | ||
| 2018 | 1890 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2W / 0L / 0D | 1W / 0L / 0D | 76.0 |
| 2024 | 34W / 22L / 2D | 28W / 27L / 2D | 76.2 |
| 2021 | 251W / 185L / 19D | 236W / 196L / 22D | 77.8 |
| 2020 | 276W / 181L / 17D | 221W / 219L / 19D | 78.4 |
| 2019 | 527W / 484L / 20D | 532W / 459L / 28D | 70.9 |
| 2018 | 5W / 1L / 0D | 4W / 1L / 1D | 70.6 |
Openings: Most Played
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann Defense | 339 | 177 | 155 | 7 | 52.2% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 156 | 69 | 81 | 6 | 44.2% |
| Amar Gambit | 113 | 55 | 56 | 2 | 48.7% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation | 109 | 57 | 47 | 5 | 52.3% |
| French Defense | 102 | 56 | 44 | 2 | 54.9% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Karpov Variation | 100 | 59 | 38 | 3 | 59.0% |
| Modern | 88 | 42 | 43 | 3 | 47.7% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 80 | 38 | 38 | 4 | 47.5% |
| East Indian Defense | 77 | 43 | 32 | 2 | 55.8% |
| Barnes Defense | 73 | 40 | 33 | 0 | 54.8% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann Defense | 157 | 87 | 64 | 6 | 55.4% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Karpov Variation | 71 | 42 | 25 | 4 | 59.1% |
| Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation | 54 | 27 | 26 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation | 52 | 28 | 24 | 0 | 53.9% |
| Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation, Haag Gambit | 47 | 28 | 16 | 3 | 59.6% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Two Knights Attack, Mindeno Variation | 44 | 26 | 18 | 0 | 59.1% |
| Czech Defense | 37 | 26 | 11 | 0 | 70.3% |
| Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation | 31 | 15 | 14 | 2 | 48.4% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation | 30 | 20 | 7 | 3 | 66.7% |
| Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Anderssen Variation | 30 | 14 | 15 | 1 | 46.7% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruy Lopez | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Benko Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Giuoco Piano: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Ruy Lopez: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 19 | 5 |
| Losing | 22 | 0 |