Dmitri Shevelev FM

Dmitri Shevelev aka "Russiantenor"

FIDE Master | Chess.com Prodigy

Dmitri Shevelev, known in the chess world as "Russiantenor," is a FIDE Master whose skills might tempt even the most stoic chess engines to concede. Emerging from the intricate dance of pawns and knights, Dmitri has crafted a reputation built on resilience, precision, and a dash of flair that leaves opponents wondering if they've just been serenaded by a grandmaster-level aria on the 64 squares.

Rating and Style Highlights

• Peak Blitz Rating: 2630 (Dec 2024) — a mark of near-legendary speed and tactical prowess.
• Peak Bullet Rating: 2635 (Jan 2023) — effectively the Usain Bolt of online bullet chess.
• Rapid Peak: 2411, showing Dmitri's adaptability across formats.
• Daily Chess: A tactician who’s also patient, reaching 1915 at peak.

Playing Style & Psychological Edge

Dmitri's approach is a masterclass in perseverance and temperament. With an endgame frequency above 80%, he savors the battle to the very last pawn—why resign when there might still be a sneaky fortress or a knight fork lurking? His exceptional comeback rate (nearly 87%) means that even if he loses a piece, it's far from game over. According to his stats, Dmitri is also an early defector from losing positions only under 1% of the time — so resigning early isn’t his style.

If you're playing Dmitri late at night (around 23:00), beware: his best performances emerge just when you thought fatigue would take over. This night owl leverages these twilight hours to strike with uncanny precision and tactical awareness.

Favorite Openings

Dmitri has a soft spot for the Queen’s Pawn Opening, especially with the Chigorin Variation, boasting a solid 54% win rate in blitz and an impressive 87.5% in rapid play. Equally comfortable navigating the modern defense and various Indian Game variations, his opening repertoire is a blend of classical and hypermodern ideas, enriched by careful preparation and on-the-board courage.

Recent Brilliance on the Board

One of Dmitri's latest showcase games was a breathtaking victory with the Queen's Pawn Opening: Chigorin Variation, outmaneuvering a 2630-rated opponent within a mere 32 moves, culminating in a victory by resignation. His opponent never quite knew what hit them after Dmitri’s knight invasions and tactical strikes.

His Stats in a Nutshell

• Total Wins: Over 21,000 games won in bullet alone (with rapid and blitz numbers adding millions of points to his legacy).
• Longest Winning Streak: 19 games – an epic run worthy of a chess movie montage.
• Rated vs Casual: Dmitri tends to enjoy challenging higher-rated foes, even if losing slightly more in those matches (a testament to his determination to punch above his weight).

Off the Board

Outside the 64 squares, Dmitri is presumably a specialist at balancing intense focus with a sense of humor, because anyone who can survive over 50,000 bullet games without turning into a caffeine-fueled zombie certainly knows how to keep the game fun. Whether he’s crafting opening novelties or training late into the night, Dmitri embodies the spirit of competitive chess with a splash of charisma.