Dmitri Shneider - The Sneaky IM Legend
Dmitri Shneider, known online as HouDima, is no ordinary chess player. With the prestigious title of International Master proudly stamped by FIDE on their résumé, Dmitri has proven themselves a formidable force on the 64 squares. While their rating journey started with humble blitz flickers of around 2100 in 2017, Dmitri has since stormed through the ranks, peaking at a sizzling 2543 in blitz by 2023. That’s not just a number—that's a numerical mic drop!
Dmitri’s blitz style is like a magician’s act: mysterious, unpredictable, and delightfully punishing. Their secret weapon? An opening repertoire shrouded in secrecy (no spoilers here!), which has netted a solid 57% win rate in over 400 blitz battles. Daily chess? They dominate there too, boasting a near 70% win rate with their top secret openings, clearly leaving opponents scratching their heads.
What's perhaps most impressive is Dmitri’s tactical resilience—an 85% comeback rate and a flawless record after losing a piece (100% win rate, mind you). So if you think beating Dmitri early means the rest is cake, think again. In fact, they seem to savor these moments, turning the tide when you least expect it. Talk about psychological warfare!
When not chasing wins at midnight or mid-morning (where their win rates spike up to an epic 77-82%!), Dmitri keeps their average moves-per-win at a neat 67, proving patience and precision go hand in hand. They’ve even survived a tilt factor of 6 — because, honestly, who doesn’t get a little salty sometimes?
Opponents beware: Dmitri has faced the likes of “benjiaminbutton” (with a clean sheet of 100% victories) and a broad army of challengers over the years, dispatching them with equal parts style and substance. Whether wielding the white pieces with a 61.76% strike rate or playing black at 54.27%, Dmitri’s versatility shines through.
In short, Dmitri Shneider is the master of secrets and surprises, a relentless tactician with a knack for clutch comebacks, and the player you'd hate to see sitting across the board at any hour of the day—or night.