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Dragomir Radin

dragomirradin Since 2017 (Active) Chess.com ♟♟♟♟
51.7%- 42.3%- 6.0%
Bullet 1883
887W 684L 50D
Blitz 2203
18824W 15653L 2248D
Rapid 2115
89W 22L 7D
Daily 1632
277W 89L 33D

Dragomir Radin (dragomirradin) — Blitz Specialist

Dragomir Radin, known online as dragomirradin, is a relentless blitz player with a taste for sharp opening fights and stubborn endgames. If you like fast time controls and long tactical scrambles, you have probably crossed swords with him on the board. His preferred time control is Blitz and he has built a reputation as a high-volume, high-energy competitor.

Overview

A machine of blitz marathons, Dragomir has played tens of thousands of games and refined a practical, fight-first approach. He balances opening novelty with late middlegame grit and routinely converts chaotic positions into wins.

  • Primary focus: Blitz
  • Blitz experience: over 36,500 recorded blitz games (counting wins, losses, draws)
  • Notable traits: high comeback ability and strong play after material loss
Blitz Rating226521722078198418902017: 19212018: 20562019: 20232020: 19492021: 20872022: 20032023: 21322024: 21802025: 21882026: 22342017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Playing Style

Dragomir blends tactical courage with endgame persistence. He rarely gives up early and often grinds opponents down for long, decisive fights.

  • Endgame frequency: about 80 percent of games reach an endgame phase
  • Average moves per win: roughly 77 moves, indicating marathon finishes
  • Comeback rate: extremely high at about 87 percent
  • Win rate after losing material: roughly 50 percent
  • Early resignation rate: very low (under 1 percent)
  • Psychology note: best unusual time to play is listed around 04:00

Opening Preferences and Strengths

Dragomir is eclectic but has clear favorites. He plays sharp Sicilian systems as Black and aggressive flank and gambit ideas as White. Expect theoretical battles and creative sidelines.

Career Highlights

Dragomir has climbed steadily through heavy activity and sharp play. He reached a peak Blitz rating late in 2025 and consistently posts strong monthly performances. Highlights reflect both volume and quality.

  • Peak Blitz rating: 2329 (2025-11-21) (achieved in November 2025)
  • Massive sample of monthly play with multiple 2000+ Blitz months and many 2100+ stretches
  • Longest winning streak: 17 games; longest losing streak: 13 games

Memorable Games and Resources

Take a look at Dragomir's profile or a dramatic blitz finish preserved in the archive. These are a good way to study his opening choices and endgame tenacity.

Fun Facts & Habits

Dragomir mixes seriousness with a wink. He likes to provoke complications, then outlast opponents when the clock is ticking. A few quirks that fans notice:

  • Prefers to steer games into long, technical fights rather than quick draws
  • Has an uncanny comeback rate, so never count him out
  • Often experiments with offbeat lines for surprise value
  • Known to thrive in the kind of late-night blitz sessions where most players are half-asleep

Quick Links and Extras

Use the profile and embedded viewers above to explore his games, openings, and monthly form. For fans of sharp play and endurance chess, dragomirradin is a compelling study.

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