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Dimitar

Username: mitakazdravkov

Playing Since: 2014-04-04 (Active)

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Rapid: 1887
54W / 7L / 5D
Blitz: 2239
4573W / 5111L / 590D
Bullet: 2158
19847W / 22192L / 2210D

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.


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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

If you want me to tailor this analysis to a specific recent game, share the moves or a shortened PGN, and I can weave in concrete examples and suggested improvements from that game.



🆚 Opponent Insights

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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
Rating by Year201420152017201820202021202220232024202525121184YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

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
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