Dimitar (aka mitakazdravkov) - The Bullet Maestro
Dimitar, known in online chess circles as mitakazdravkov, is a force to be reckoned with on the 64 squares, especially when the clock is ticking mercilessly down. Specializing in the blisteringly fast realm of bullet chess, his peak rating soared to an impressive 2588 in December 2024, proving that lightning really can strike twice — or rather, a dozen times per minute.
Starting out in 2014 with a bullet rating hovering around 1400, Dimitar’s journey has been a rollercoaster of wins, losses, and draws, with a gut-wrenching longest losing streak of 47 games. But fear not, for this resilient warrior also boasts an epic longest winning streak of 21 — just enough to remind opponents that underestimating him comes at their peril.
Playing Style & Signature Openings
A true tactician, Dimitar favors the Mieses Opening and the Alekhine's Defense Maroczy Variation in bullet games, wielding these openings with near-equal parts finesse and fury. With nearly 7,000 games on the Mieses and maintaining a commendable ~48% win rate overall across various openings, he’s as unpredictable as a cat who suddenly decides the laser pointer is its arch-nemesis.
His adaptability and quick thinking shine especially under pressure, with a comeback rate of 89% and a solid 43% win rate after losing a piece. It’s as if he thrives when the chips (or pawns) are down, turning adversity into opportunity with a cheeky grin.
Time Control Preferences & Achievements
- Bullet: Peak 2588 rating; 19,306 wins against 21,487 losses and 2,131 draws.
- Blitz: Peak 2357 rating, an arena where he’s equally ferocious, with 4,523 wins.
- Rapid: He’s less frequent but no less deadly, hitting a peak of 1920.
Fun Facts & Quirks
Contrary to what his bullet rating might suggest, Dimitar’s games are not just frenetic; they are smart and highly tactical. Average moves per win or loss hover around 85, highlighting battle-hardened endgames that last longer than expected in a score-and-move frenzy.
He’s a bit of an early riser in the chess world, with the best time to play chess being around 6 AM. Maybe it’s the early morning caffeine or sheer love for the game, but Dimitar’s peak bursts of brilliance happen while most are still wrestling with their alarm clocks.
Recent Battles
On June 2, 2025, Dimitar showcased his mastery by clinching wins against tough opponents like PhungDuyTuann2011_VietNam and hirwanto, combining sharp strategic moves with time-pressure prowess. Even when the chips fall against him, as in a recent loss to Eng_Mahmoudbadr, he fights with grit and learning in every move.
In Sum
Dimitar is not just another player; he’s a bullet chess gladiator, a defensive tactician, and a rising legend in the fast-paced online chess battleground. Whether you’re looking for lightning-fast deadliness or the stubborn heart of a fighter, mitakazdravkov checks all the boxes — sometimes literally.
Overview of your recent bullet games
Your recent bullet activity shows solid willingness to fight for initiative and you often enter sharp, tactical lines. The data indicates momentum in the near term but some fluctuation over longer windows. You also use flexible openings that let you reach dynamic middlegames quickly. The key is turning that activity into consistent, clean execution under time pressure.
Strengths to build on
- Comfort with flexible setups and fast, natural development in the opening (Nf3, g3, Bg2, and quick castle). This supports quick coordination of pieces and safe king placement in bullet time controls.
- Persistent fighting spirit in complex positions. You don’t give up easily and you look for chances to complicate play, which is valuable in fast games when opponents also push hard for tactics.
- Ability to create pressure on multiple fronts. You often generate activity with rooks and pieces aimed at active files or diagonals, which keeps your opponent on the defensive.
Areas to improve for more consistent results
- Time management in bullet. It’s easy to drift into lengthy lines when the clock is tight. Develop a simple, repeatable routine: first identify a straightforward plan, then check for critical tactical ideas, and only dive deeper if time allows.
- Endgame technique and conversion. In many decisive moments, converting small advantages into a win in rook or minor-piece endings can boost your score. Practice building a clear path to simplification or an active king and rook activity in the endgame.
- Opening specialization. Your openings show solid, flexible choices but vary in success. Pick 2-3 highly practical setups to study deeply (for example, Alekhine Defense and a French Variation like the Exchange or a solid line from the French family) and learn their core plans, typical middlegame ideas, and common pitfalls.
- Pattern recognition and trap awareness. In fast games, quick checks for back-rank issues, hanging pieces, or exposed king spots can save you from losing material to tactical shots. Build a short mental checklist before each move (safe king position, not hanging pieces, and a candidate plan).
Opening recommendations based on performance data
Your openings show a broad repertoire with mixed results. Consider reinforcing a couple of high-utility lines to reach calmer middlegames more often:
- Alekhine Defense – tends to offer dynamic counterplay and has a solid win rate in your data. Practice the main branches and the typical pawn structures that arise to reach comfortable middlegames quickly.
- French Defense options (particularly the Exchange Variation) – practical and solid, with strong practical chances. Focus on the typical pawn structure and plan for central break ideas, so you can steer the game toward your strengths.
- Three Knights or closely related lines as a flexible option against 1.e4 – useful to vary pace while keeping a compact development plan.
Rating trends and what they suggest
You have mixed but real momentum in the near term. Here’s how to read it:
- 1 month rating change: small positive gain, showing recent improvement.
- 3 month rating change: stronger positive gain, indicating a solid recent run.
- 6 month rating change: slight decline, suggesting some inconsistency over the mid term.
- 12 month trend: modest decrease overall, indicating longer-term ups and downs.
Takeaway: your recent short-term results look encouraging. To translate that into lasting progress, pair the improved decision-making with steady practice and a tighter opening plan that keeps you counting on your strengths in the middlegame and endgame.
Action plan for the next week
- Daily focus: 15–20 minutes of tactics with emphasis on king safety, endgame conversion, and common tactical motifs (pins, forks, back-rank ideas).
- Opening focus: choose 2 openings to study this week (one dynamic, one solid) and work through 2–3 representative game plans for each so you can reach middlegame positions quickly and confidently.
- Practice games: 2 short bullet sessions and 1 longer rapid game this week to apply the plan in realistic time controls; review each game to extract 2 concrete improvement points.
- Post-game notes: after each game, write 2 focused takeaways—one about time usage and one about a recurring tactical idea or endgame technique you want to improve.
Notes and placeholders
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🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| justicemerci | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| chessisapersiangame | 2W / 0L / 0D | View |
| j11no | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| realg4lfe88 | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| trickyknight1506 | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| cmholanda | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| thorzzoreo00 | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| oktff | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| edmundotb | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| kaiyang5down | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| meshter | 133W / 202L / 17D | View Games |
| mo518491355846 | 100W / 79L / 11D | View Games |
| timeless limitless | 93W / 70L / 3D | View Games |
| Gary Warmerdam | 66W / 85L / 9D | View Games |
| mirror_imagee | 62W / 87L / 6D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1938 | 2212 | 1887 | |
| 2024 | 2404 | 2260 | 1893 | |
| 2023 | 2512 | 2232 | 1806 | |
| 2022 | 2319 | 2204 | 1602 | |
| 2021 | 2374 | 2317 | 1184 | |
| 2020 | 2438 | 1934 | ||
| 2018 | 2092 | 1967 | ||
| 2017 | 2025 | 1968 | ||
| 2015 | 1916 | |||
| 2014 | 1854 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 521W / 587L / 63D | 413W / 690L / 69D | 84.2 |
| 2024 | 1008W / 1039L / 130D | 841W / 1240L / 115D | 87.7 |
| 2023 | 2134W / 2269L / 230D | 1835W / 2545L / 241D | 87.1 |
| 2022 | 2767W / 3071L / 395D | 2375W / 3517L / 369D | 88.2 |
| 2021 | 2216W / 2636L / 266D | 2037W / 2837L / 256D | 87.6 |
| 2020 | 3000W / 2223L / 255D | 2787W / 2432L / 251D | 84.9 |
| 2018 | 7W / 2L / 0D | 5W / 4L / 0D | 87.8 |
| 2017 | 515W / 381L / 42D | 493W / 402L / 34D | 81.3 |
| 2015 | 265W / 237L / 11D | 260W / 246L / 9D | 78.8 |
| 2014 | 477W / 470L / 36D | 476W / 472L / 29D | 81.7 |
Openings: Most Played
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amar Gambit | 9147 | 4308 | 4346 | 493 | 47.1% |
| French Defense | 4619 | 2107 | 2266 | 246 | 45.6% |
| Alekhine Defense | 3171 | 1545 | 1497 | 129 | 48.7% |
| Australian Defense | 3055 | 1372 | 1519 | 164 | 44.9% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 2129 | 995 | 1001 | 133 | 46.7% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 1463 | 666 | 726 | 71 | 45.5% |
| Modern | 1451 | 681 | 709 | 61 | 46.9% |
| French Defense: Exchange Variation | 1409 | 689 | 646 | 74 | 48.9% |
| Sicilian Defense | 1270 | 578 | 632 | 60 | 45.5% |
| French Defense: Classical Variation, Svenonius Variation | 1237 | 516 | 664 | 57 | 41.7% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amar Gambit | 2335 | 1146 | 1025 | 164 | 49.1% |
| Alekhine Defense | 659 | 276 | 347 | 36 | 41.9% |
| French Defense | 651 | 316 | 299 | 36 | 48.5% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 506 | 219 | 252 | 35 | 43.3% |
| Petrov's Defense | 338 | 131 | 193 | 14 | 38.8% |
| Czech Defense | 330 | 146 | 165 | 19 | 44.2% |
| Australian Defense | 291 | 135 | 137 | 19 | 46.4% |
| Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted | 270 | 111 | 147 | 12 | 41.1% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 246 | 116 | 111 | 19 | 47.1% |
| Modern | 244 | 99 | 130 | 15 | 40.6% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amar Gambit | 17 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 94.1% |
| Czech Defense | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 75.0% |
| French Defense | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 80.0% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Petrov's Defense | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| QGD: 3.Nc3 Bb4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bishop's Opening: Urusov Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 21 | 0 |
| Losing | 47 | 1 |