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Nikita Filindash CM

Username: NikFil2013

Playing Since: 2024-03-11 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟♟

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Daily: 1738
14W / 8L / 3D
Rapid: 2235
2W / 5L / 3D
Blitz: 2375
211W / 320L / 54D
Bullet: 2357
30W / 48L / 6D

Nikita Filindash - Candidate Master Extraordinaire

If chess were a kingdom, Nikita Filindash would be one of its most cunning nobles, proudly holding the title of Candidate Master granted by FIDE. Known in online arenas as NikFil2013, this player maneuvers through the complexities of the 64 squares with a blend of strategic depth and occasional unpredictability.

Rating Rollercoaster & Play Style

With a peak Blitz rating soaring above 2500 and a Bullet max near 2464, Nikita shows exceptional speed and tactical sharpness, particularly in fast-paced games where instincts reign supreme. Daily games hover around the 1700–1900 range, showcasing solid, steady play—like a reliable knight guarding the castle.

A pro at staging comebacks (an impressive 80% comeback rate!), Nikita rarely surrenders without a fight, embodying the spirit of a chess warrior who turns the tides even after losing material. With about 82% frequency in endgames, they’re no stranger to the battle’s final act, where patience and precision take center stage.

The Tactical Trickster

Nikita exhibits a tactical brilliance that makes opponents sweat: an average of 75 moves per victory reveals a mastery in grueling, marathon-style matches. Yet, don’t be fooled by the endurance—there's a witty impatience too, with a modest early resignation rate of less than 1%, probably saving time for post-game celebrations or chess memes.

Opening Secrets & Signature Moves

Mysterious and enigmatic, Nikita’s favorite openings are classified as "Top Secret" — perhaps a cheeky nod to their well-guarded arsenal. However, when revealed, the repertoire includes sharp variations like the Tarrasch Defense - Two Knights Variation and Slav Defense - Noteboom Variation, boasting a 100% win rate in these rarer battles. A loyalist to solid, classical chess principles, Nikita also dips occasionally into the Petrov's Defense family, even if results are mixed (an honest 0% win rate in some variations, showing they’re not afraid to experiment!).

Victories, Defeats, and Chess Tales

In recent games, Nikita dazzled by defeating tough opponents like aidannoo in a clean resignation under the spotlight of the Tarrasch Defense. Yet, like all mortals, even this chess gladiator bows sometimes — most recently succumbing to pushingsomepieces in a marathon King's Indian Defense tussle. Nothing a true Candidate Master can’t analyze and come back stronger for!

Psychological Insights

Known for battling tilt with a factor of 9 out of 10, Nikita’s playing times reveal a nocturnal genius who prefers the mystical charm of 11 PM or even 23:00 hours for peak performance — it’s as if the chessboard whispers secrets only at night. Mondays and Thursdays look like their lucky days, winning about 43-48% of games played then. But watch out if you get them at dawn — their 0% win rate at 5 AM suggests even champions need sleep.

In Conclusion

With a fighting spirit, a touch of mystery, and an enduring love for tactical complexity, Nikita Filindash is an exhilarating competitor on any chessboard. Whether blitzing at lightning speed or grinding through a daily marathon, NikFil2013’s journey to chess mastery is a story full of triumphs, lessons, and a fair amount of flair.

Keep an eye on this Candidate Master – who knows which opening will be their next hidden weapon, or which opponent will be surprised next!


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Coaching Feedback for Nikita Filindash

Hello Nikita,

I've reviewed some of your recent games and I'd like to share insights and suggestions to help you improve your play further.

Strengths

  • Opening Repertoire: You have a solid grasp on popular openings such as the Tarrasch Defense and Petroff Defense, which you consistently steer towards. This shows good preparation and understanding.
  • Tactical Awareness: You often create tactical opportunities that lead to material gain or decisive attacks, as seen in your recent wins where combinations and knight maneuvers were effectively executed.
  • Endgame Technique: In longer games, such as the Queen and Rook endgame against greengrass100, your technique converting advantages was convincing, demonstrating sound understanding.

Areas to Improve

  • Time Management: In some games you lost on time or close to it. Managing your clock better, perhaps by practicing quicker decision-making in less critical positions, would help maintain composure throughout the game.
  • Handling Pressure in Complicated Positions: The recent losses show that positions with unbalanced material or complex middlegames can become challenging. Focus on calculating forcing lines accurately and maintaining a calm assessment under pressure.
  • Pawn Structure Awareness: There were moments where pawn breaks or captures could be reconsidered to avoid creating weaknesses or isolated pawns. Paying closer attention to pawn structure nuances in your selected openings can help you build stronger, more resilient positions.
  • Defensive Resourcefulness: In some losses, defensive moves were passive or didn't neutralize opponent’s threats effectively. Incorporating regular practice on defensive techniques and recognizing counterplay opportunities can enhance resilience.

Suggested Focus Areas

  • Deepen your understanding of the Tarrasch Defense pawn structures and plans to solidify your middle game strategies.
  • Study key endgame positions relevant to your frequent openings to convert advantages more confidently.
  • Practice tactical puzzles under time constraints to improve speed and accuracy for blitz situations.

Analyzing this recent win where you demonstrated good knight activity and initiative could give you ideas on how to exploit tactical motifs.

Keep up the good work, maintain consistent practice, and focus on the areas above. You are making great progress, and with a bit more refinement, your game will reach even higher levels!

Best regards,
Your Chess Coach



🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
Stepan Mohylnyi 8W / 7L / 4D
dronioualexandre 0W / 0L / 1D
Most Played Opponents
Tyhran Ambartsumian 9W / 21L / 3D
Stepan Mohylnyi 8W / 7L / 4D
Craig Hanley 0W / 3L / 1D
england england 2W / 2L / 0D
Nicolas Perossa 1W / 3L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2375 2235 1732
2024 2357 2352 2207 1698
Rating by Year2024202523751698YearRatingBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 27W / 38L / 11D 32W / 41L / 6D 73.9
2024 97W / 157L / 27D 109W / 152L / 23D 80.6

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Petrov's Defense 46 18 25 3 39.1%
QGD: 3.Nc3 Bb4 31 10 18 3 32.3%
Slav Defense 29 11 18 0 37.9%
QGD: Exchange, 5.Bg5 c6 6.Qc2 g6 22 10 10 2 45.5%
Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation 20 8 12 0 40.0%
King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Aronin-Taimanov Defense 19 8 10 1 42.1%
Benoni Defense: Classical Variation 17 4 10 3 23.5%
Gruenfeld: Exchange Variation 17 6 6 5 35.3%
Australian Defense 16 5 11 0 31.2%
QGD: 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.e3 15 5 7 3 33.3%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown Opening* 2 0 2 0 0.0%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 2 1 0 1 50.0%
Gruenfeld: Exchange Variation 2 1 1 0 50.0%
QGD: 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.e3 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Slav Defense 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation 2 2 0 0 100.0%
QGD: 3.Nc3 Bb4 2 0 1 1 0.0%
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Amazon Attack 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Australian Defense 7 2 5 0 28.6%
QGD: 3.Nc3 Bb4 4 1 3 0 25.0%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 4 1 3 0 25.0%
Sicilian Defense 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation 3 2 1 0 66.7%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 3 1 1 1 33.3%
QGD: 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.e3 3 1 2 0 33.3%
King's Indian Defense: Kazakh Variation 3 1 2 0 33.3%
English Defense: Blumenfeld-Hiva Gambit 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Slav Defense 3 0 3 0 0.0%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Gruenfeld: Exchange Variation 3 0 0 3 0.0%
Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation, Haag Gambit 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Petrov's Defense 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
QGD: 2...Bf5 3.cxd5 1 1 0 0 100.0%
QGD: 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.e3 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 6 1
Losing 9 0