Dmitry Kirillov FM

Dmitry Kirillov – FIDE Master Extraordinaire

Meet Dmitry Kirillov, known in the chess world and online as Fandorin779, a formidable FIDE Master whose chess journey is nothing short of a rollercoaster ride through blitz, bullet, and rapid time controls. With a peak blitz rating soaring to an impressive 2707 in March 2020 and rapid ambitions touching 2575 as recently as early 2024, Dmitry is a sharp tactician with impressive tactical awareness and the uncanny ability to bounce back even after losing material.

Starting from humble beginnings with blitz ratings near 1989 in mid-2019, Dmitry's rapid climb to the 2700+ blitz echelon is a narrative of relentless practice, fierce competition, and probably a few nervous coffee-fueled nights. Their blitz win rate hovers around a respectable 43.67%, illustrating they are not just playing fast, but strategically intelligent too—even if the occasional stingy loss assures us they’re still human.

Dmitry’s playing style is a delightful mix of patience and daring: favorites include long endgames (nearly 80% of their games reach this phase!) and an average of 77 moves per win. So if you thought chess is just about quick cunning moves, think again. Dmitry shows a preference for grinding opponents down slowly, proving the tortoise can indeed beat the hare—especially when the hare has a tendency to lose on time. Speaking of time, the early bird advantage is real here with Dmitry shining brightest around 4 AM. Morning person? More like dawn ninja.

Psychological resilience is another hallmark – with a stunning 85.83% comeback rate after falling behind material, Dmitry never throws in the towel early (though the early resignation rate of just around 2% shows a healthy respect for hopeless positions). Perhaps that’s why their longest winning streak peaked at 13 games, although the longest losing streak of 14 serves as a reminder that even the best have their off days.

Not just a player but a connoisseur of openings, Dmitry’s games often remain shrouded in secrecy, with “Top Secret” openings dominating their playbook across all formats. With a seemingly impenetrable rapid record (11 wins out of 11 games!), they’re likely cooking up some wizardry there that opponents can only guess about.

Recent Highlights:

• Last Win: A masterful victory on June 12, 2024, demonstrating tactical finesse and endgame prowess, finishing by winning on time after a grueling 67-move battle.
• Latest Setback: A narrow loss to a worthy adversary on the same day, showing that even the great Fandorin779 can be humbled and that chess remains the ultimate game of constant learning.

Be it an intense bullet brawl, a lightning-fast blitz duel, or a strategic rapid showdown, Dmitry Kirillov is a player who blends talent, grit, and a whisper of enigma. So next time you spot Fandorin779 on the board, prepare for a cerebral clash and possibly a comedy of blunders—because where else can you find someone with a Tilt Factor of 14 and a 100% win rate on that mysteriously perfect "4 AM" time slot?

Chess is war over the board. Dmitry Kirillov is the general who never quite surrenders.