Profile Summary: Dylan Ian (gm_dylan)
Meet Dylan Ian, proudly holding the esteemed title of International Master awarded by FIDE. With a flair for rapid calculation and tactical brilliance, Dylan is a force to be reckoned with on the chessboard—an athlete who turns twenty-something moves into a symphony of strategic masterpiece and, occasionally, well-timed blunders that keep the game interesting.
Starting out his recorded journey with a rapid rating plateau of 2000 back in 2016, Dylan's speed chess prowess truly shines in Blitz and Bullet formats. His Blitz peak rating soared up to a thunderous 2523, and his Bullet max rating reached an eye-watering 2479, showcasing his nimble fingers and quick thinking under fire.
With over 1800 wins in Bullet and nearly 1900 victories in Blitz, Dylan is a relentless competitor. His longest winning streak? A cool 16 games—because once Dylan gets going, it’s checkmate or bust. Opponents beware: his comeback rate is an astonishing 89.7%, and losing a piece doesn't rattle him one bit—Dylan’s win rate after losing material is a flawless 100%. If you're thinking about catching Dylan off guard, think again.
Known for playing engagingly long games, Dylan averages about 70 moves per win in his battles, proving that patience isn’t just a virtue but a key chess weapon. Whether playing White or Black, his winning percentages stand tall at 56.6% and 52.1% respectively. And yes, he tends to keep his cool with a modest tilt factor of 14—enough to show passion but never enough to throw pieces across the room.
When it comes to opening choices, Dylan keeps his secrets close to the vest—one might say his preferred opening is "Top Secret," boasting a consistent ~54.5% win rate across rapid, blitz, and bullet games. This clandestine approach just adds to the mystique of his playstyle.
Off the board, Dylan enjoys mixing humor with strategy—because who says chess has to be all serious? Whether it’s crushing "witchcraft82" or schooling "humblespaceman," Dylan's record boasts a colorful array of rivalries with players from all walks of internet chess life.
So, if you're up for a battle marked by speed, resilience, and the occasional cheeky grin, challenge gm_dylan—just don’t expect to sneak a piece without paying the price!
Hi Dylan Ian – personalised post-game notes
What you already do well
- Dynamic pawn storms. In your latest win you uncorked g4 and h3/h4 against the Caro-Kann, forcing Black into permanent retreat. You clearly feel comfortable seizing space on the wings.
- Tactical eye. 12.Nxd5!! in that same game is a textbook use of an overloaded queen – nice calculation.
- Opening range. You alternate between 1.e4, 1.Nf3 and 1.d4, denying opponents home-prep and showing healthy curiosity.
Biggest improvement levers
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Clock management
Five of the six recent defeats ended “lost on time”. You often reach move 30 with single-digit seconds while the opponent still has 30-60 s.- Adopt a “3-second rule” for non-critical replies.
- Think on the opponent’s time; form a tree of candidate moves before the clock flips back.
- Play a daily streak of 3-min games with the goal “finish each move with >10 s reserve”.
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Over-extension of wing pawns
Early g- and h-pawn thrusts work when the centre is closed; otherwise they invite counter-punches (see 2020 loss to wateenonzin where …c6/…b5 blew open your own king). Ask “can my king become the new target?” before pushing a flank pawn. -
Black repertoire vs 1.d4
Most Black losses arise from Modern / Rat setups (…g6 …d6 …e5) that leave you passive. Consider adding a sound main line such as the Slav, QGA, or even a simple Queen’s Gambit Declined. A compact file with moves 1-10 will pay huge dividends. -
End-game conversion
Several time-losses occurred in technically winning endings (e.g. bishop vs knight vs SlowFeasus). Ten minutes of rook-and-pawn drills per day will lift this ceiling fast.
Illustrative moment – game vs matwe2
Black to move after 17.hxg4 Bxg4:
Your choice 18…Rf8? let White’s pieces flood in. First secure the bishop (…a5! …h6) before doubling rooks.
Training plan for the next two weeks
- Puzzle Rush (survival) until you average 35+. Aim for accuracy under time.
- Two 10|5 rapid games after every blitz session; annotate one critical decision each.
- Write a one-page cheat-sheet for Black vs 1.d4 – review it before playing.
Motivation
Your historical peak is still visible: 2523 (2017-12-04). With tighter time-handling and a sturdier Black repertoire you can beat it this season.
Track the upswing here:
Keep the energy, tame the clock, and watch the rating climb.
— Coach Bot
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| witchcraft82 | 34W / 23L / 0D | |
| humblespaceman | 34W / 14L / 1D | |
| jasonpar | 30W / 17L / 0D | |
| grandemas | 14W / 23L / 1D | |
| tanachianj | 22W / 13L / 2D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1605 | |||
| 2022 | 2389 | |||
| 2020 | 2382 | 1549 | ||
| 2019 | 1938 | |||
| 2018 | 2364 | 1835 | ||
| 2017 | 2381 | 2398 | 1766 | |
| 2016 | 2289 | 2356 | 2000 | |
| 2015 | 1926 | 2392 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2W / 0L / 0D | 0W / 0L / 0D | 44.0 |
| 2022 | 1W / 0L / 0D | 0W / 1L / 0D | 74.0 |
| 2020 | 7W / 7L / 3D | 10W / 10L / 0D | 65.9 |
| 2019 | 1W / 0L / 0D | 0W / 0L / 0D | 41.0 |
| 2018 | 47W / 45L / 2D | 49W / 40L / 4D | 73.6 |
| 2017 | 710W / 478L / 50D | 641W / 559L / 59D | 75.7 |
| 2016 | 1022W / 778L / 51D | 953W / 845L / 57D | 75.0 |
| 2015 | 126W / 51L / 6D | 125W / 56L / 4D | 72.3 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Unknown | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Yugoslav Attack | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Two Knights Attack, Mindeno Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Giuoco Piano: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Modern Defense: Pterodactyl Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 183 | 90 | 87 | 6 | 49.2% |
| Döry Defense | 183 | 82 | 96 | 5 | 44.8% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 162 | 98 | 56 | 8 | 60.5% |
| East Indian Defense | 156 | 75 | 78 | 3 | 48.1% |
| Modern | 130 | 70 | 52 | 8 | 53.9% |
| Modern Defense | 124 | 78 | 43 | 3 | 62.9% |
| Modern Defense: Pterodactyl Variation | 119 | 64 | 49 | 6 | 53.8% |
| Australian Defense | 113 | 59 | 50 | 4 | 52.2% |
| English Defense: Blumenfeld-Hiva Gambit | 107 | 46 | 58 | 3 | 43.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 96 | 63 | 32 | 1 | 65.6% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amar Gambit | 380 | 216 | 152 | 12 | 56.8% |
| Modern | 368 | 185 | 172 | 11 | 50.3% |
| King's Indian Attack | 235 | 115 | 111 | 9 | 48.9% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 227 | 124 | 95 | 8 | 54.6% |
| Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit | 214 | 125 | 87 | 2 | 58.4% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 143 | 77 | 63 | 3 | 53.9% |
| Sicilian Defense | 126 | 66 | 59 | 1 | 52.4% |
| Australian Defense | 119 | 57 | 59 | 3 | 47.9% |
| Modern Defense | 107 | 57 | 48 | 2 | 53.3% |
| English Opening | 89 | 42 | 46 | 1 | 47.2% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 16 | 2 |
| Losing | 14 | 0 |