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Danila Poliannikov FM

Username: dopolian

Playing Since: 2013-04-10 (Active)

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Daily: 1900
379W / 224L / 44D
Rapid: 2407
501W / 354L / 62D
Blitz: 2770
5075W / 4863L / 930D
Bullet: 2515
2911W / 2673L / 354D

FIDE Master dopolian: The Relentless Tactician

Meet dopolian, a FIDE Master whose chess journey is a rollercoaster of energy, resilience, and endurance — with a sprinkle of strategic brilliance and a dash of stubborn creativity! Starting from modest beginnings in 2013 with a blitz rating just above 1200, dopolian has relentlessly pushed the limits to cross the 2600 mark in blitz ratings by 2025, an impressive climb that would make even the pawns take notice.

Not just content with blitz, dopolian dances gracefully across all time controls. Their daily chess rating solidified around the 1900–2100 range, rapid games hover near the 2400s, and bullet blasts have flirted with ratings around 2500 — a clear sign of adaptability and speed. Whether it’s lightning-fast bullet or gritty classical-like rapid, dopolian’s mastery shines through.

What truly makes dopolian stand out? A comeback rate of nearly 79% and a jaw-dropping 89% win rate even after losing a piece! Clearly, this player refuses to throw in the towel early, embodying the spirit of a true warrior on the 64 squares. Although the occasional “tilt” factor of 23 hints at a fiery temperament, dopolian’s knack for bouncing back is just as fierce.

Games tend to be long and meticulous, with an average of almost 70 moves per win, showcasing patience that borders on obsession — or just a love for a good endgame. And speaking of endgames, nearly 70% of dopolian’s games reach these final, most unforgiving stages, reinforcing the idea that this player delights in the battle of endurance and precision.

Dopolian’s chess style could be summarized as fearless and uncompromising. With an early resignation rate of just 15%, this FM fights until the very end, armed with tactical awareness that often leaves opponents scratching their heads. Their opening repertoire remains a strategic mystery ("Top Secret" as they say), but the win percentages reflect someone who knows how to capitalize on every advantage.

Off the board, dopolian's diverse opponent record reveals a fearless approach: unbeatable against some, tricky to others, and forever ready for a challenge. Their longest winning streak of 19 games is a testament to their competitive spirit and mental stamina.

Whether it’s blitz at dawn, bullet at midnight, or rapid in the afternoon, dopolian is a chess force to be reckoned with — a relentless tactician and proud holder of the FIDE Master title who continues to climb, prove, and entertain on chess servers worldwide.

Watch out for dopolian’s trademark hard-fought comebacks and the occasional sneaky sacrifice; this player doesn’t just play chess, they wage war on the board!


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Game Review and Feedback for dopolian

Overall Performance: You have shown strong understanding in your recent games, especially in the middlegame transitions to active piece play and exploiting opponent weaknesses. Your tactical sharpness and awareness of open files have contributed to well-executed attacks and clean finishes, such as in the game where you finished with a checkmate on move 33.

Strengths

  • Opening Preparation: Your opening choices like the English Opening, Sicilian Defense, and Ruy Lopez show solid foundational knowledge. You maintain good development and control of the center.
  • Tactical Awareness: You consistently find tactical shots, including piece sacrifices for attacking chances (e.g., 24. Qxf7+ in your recent win) that force resignations from your opponents.
  • Endgame Technique: When transitioning to the endgame, you keep pressure and exploit weaknesses effectively, converting favorable positions with precision.

Areas for Improvement

  • Handling Complex Pawn Structures: In some losses, you faced difficulties managing complex pawn chains and space (particularly in closed positions). Reviewing plans and typical pawn breaks within your chosen openings could help improve strategic decision-making.
  • Time Management: In tight time controls, try to pace your thinking to avoid time trouble, which can lead to inaccurate moves in critical positions.
  • Defensive Accuracy: A few of your losses involved allowing your opponent easy entry into your position or insufficiently addressing tactical threats early. Focus on identifying subtle threats and consolidating your setup more thoroughly.

Specific Suggestions

  1. Analyze critical moments from your losses, particularly early queen exchanges or central tension scenarios, to clarify better plans.
  2. Work on deepening your understanding of pawn breaks in key openings like the English Opening and Ruy Lopez, which will enable you to better handle middlegame planning.
  3. Practice visualization exercises to maintain focus and improve calculation in faster time controls.

Keep up the solid work in your attacking play and continue refining your strategic understanding. With focused study in these areas, your performance will become even more consistent and resilient against strong opponents.



🆚 Opponent Insights

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Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2515 2684 1900
2024 2502 2677 2407 1996
2023 2472 2519 2407 2106
2022 2420 2556 2405 2104
2021 2411 2521 2341 2104
2020 2439 2461 2390 2050
2019 2186 1782 2011 1883
2018 2058 2216 1988 1629
2017 2113 2101 1814 1645
2016 1814 1852 1861 1733
2015 1438 1644 1854
2014 1216 1483 1939
2013 1145 1236 1509
Rating by Year201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024202526841145YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 110W / 105L / 19D 115W / 101L / 24D 78.3
2024 170W / 135L / 25D 146W / 150L / 28D 79.9
2023 241W / 208L / 38D 204W / 233L / 30D 74.5
2022 234W / 153L / 28D 194W / 197L / 23D 72.7
2021 790W / 747L / 117D 698W / 796L / 123D 70.2
2020 1083W / 944L / 153D 962W / 1057L / 149D 68.4
2019 592W / 566L / 109D 564W / 585L / 115D 74.9
2018 405W / 387L / 80D 402W / 401L / 70D 75.1
2017 500W / 414L / 56D 507W / 431L / 44D 66.1
2016 434W / 309L / 41D 404W / 336L / 28D 63.8
2015 314W / 236L / 19D 291W / 252L / 21D 71.6
2014 161W / 144L / 20D 157W / 151L / 19D 68.8
2013 180W / 118L / 9D 177W / 124L / 13D 60.0

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown 2395 1147 1241 7 47.9%
Barnes Defense 373 150 196 27 40.2%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 261 138 104 19 52.9%
English Opening: Symmetrical Variation 256 122 114 20 47.7%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 253 111 125 17 43.9%
English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense 244 111 105 28 45.5%
English Opening: Agincourt Defense 207 89 93 25 43.0%
Caro-Kann Defense 194 84 90 20 43.3%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 186 97 76 13 52.1%
Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Tartakower Variation 182 90 74 18 49.5%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amar Gambit 578 304 245 29 52.6%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 400 213 158 29 53.2%
Modern 392 193 185 14 49.2%
Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit 286 125 138 23 43.7%
Czech Defense 252 125 121 6 49.6%
Australian Defense 187 89 83 15 47.6%
Barnes Defense 163 79 71 13 48.5%
King's Indian Attack 149 60 72 17 40.3%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 133 53 76 4 39.9%
Modern Defense 110 57 45 8 51.8%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Barnes Defense 48 28 17 3 58.3%
Unknown 26 12 14 0 46.1%
Scotch Game 19 11 4 4 57.9%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 17 13 2 2 76.5%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 17 11 5 1 64.7%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation 15 9 5 1 60.0%
Australian Defense 12 6 5 1 50.0%
Amar Gambit 11 6 4 1 54.5%
Döry Defense 10 9 1 0 90.0%
Philidor Defense 10 8 2 0 80.0%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 47 23 23 1 48.9%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 38 22 12 4 57.9%
Scotch Game 33 15 14 4 45.5%
Ruy Lopez: Brix Variation 25 16 8 1 64.0%
Barnes Defense 25 15 9 1 60.0%
Philidor Defense 22 15 7 0 68.2%
Amazon Attack 22 14 8 0 63.6%
French Defense: Advance Variation 21 11 10 0 52.4%
Amar Gambit 18 13 5 0 72.2%
Elephant Gambit 17 9 6 2 52.9%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 19 0
Losing 23 2
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