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Filip Dowgird FM

Username: SirStrateg

Playing Since: 2015-10-01 (Active)

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Blitz: 2804
11221W / 11364L / 2705D
Bullet: 2801
384W / 267L / 59D

Filip Dowgird - The FIDE Master of the Blitz Universe

Known in chess circles as SirStrateg, Filip Dowgird is not your average player; he is a FIDE Master who has danced valiantly on the 64 squares with some of the sharpest minds from around the globe.

His journey through the blaze of Blitz and Bullet games reveals a fierce competitor with a razor-sharp tactical awareness and a whimsical flair for comebacks. With a staggering peak Blitz rating soaring above 2800 and a Bullet peak in the 2800s too, Filip has reasonably earned his spot among the elite.

Career Highlights & Style

  • Peak Blitz Rating: 2842 (Jan 2025)
  • Peak Bullet Rating: 2835 (Apr 2025)
  • Total Blitz Wins: 10,580
  • Total Bullet Wins: 347
  • Longest Winning Streak: 18 games — because consistency is key, but streaks are championship material!
  • Known For: Playing with patience — an average of over 83 moves per win is a testament to strategic endgame brilliance.

Despite a modest tilt factor of 10 (which means Filip keeps cool even when under pressure), his psychological advantage is clear with a comeback rate exceeding 82%, proving resilience is his middle name.

Opening Repertoire

Filip’s top-secret opening preparation definitely keeps opponents guessing, though he shows notable prowess with the Pirc Defense Czech Defense boasting a superb win rate near 65%, and the French Defense Kings Indian Attack where his success rate is an impressive 63.6%. His favorite tactical playground includes the Trompowsky Attack, which led him to a recent game victory over grandmaster Greg Shahade.

Recent Chess Exploits

One of Filip’s latest triumphs was a classic battle featuring the Trompowsky Attack, where he expertly outmaneuvered Greg Shahade on time with a nifty sequence of moves, showcasing his cool under clock pressure and his knack for exploiting tiny inaccuracies.

Playing Personality

Eloquent and methodical, Filip likes to slowly squeeze his adversaries dry, averaging almost 84 moves per victory. He embraces deep endgames and tactical fights alike, cultivating a style that mixes patience, precision, and occasional flashes of brilliance—sometimes with a dash of humor on the side.

Fun Fact: Filip’s prime playing time is around 4 AM – apparently, the quiet hours fuel his genius! So next time you see Filip online late at night, remember: that’s when the magic truly happens.

Summary

In the world of chess, Filip Dowgird is a formidable FIDE Master who combines immense experience, deep strategic knowledge, and a resilient spirit. Whether blitzing through openings or edging out endgame wins, Filip continues to inspire fellow players with his dedication and flair.


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Strengths in Your Bullet Games

Filip, your recent performances show several areas where you're doing well in your bullet chess games:

  • Opening Knowledge: You have a solid win rate in the Nimzo-Larsen Attack and Amar Gambit, indicating strong preparation and comfort with these openings.
  • Endgame Technique: In your wins, you demonstrate good technique converting advantages, especially under time pressure.
  • Composure Under Pressure: Winning games on time shows you keep cool and manage the clock well even in complex positions.
  • Consistent Progress: Your 6-month rating gains and positive trend slopes demonstrate steady improvement over a longer period.

Areas to Improve

To continue elevating your bullet game, here are key areas to focus on:

  • Time Management: You lost and drew some games on time. Try to balance fast moves with important moments where a little extra time ensures accuracy.
  • Opening Variety and Flexibility: While your favoured openings are effective, diversifying your repertoire can reduce predictability and help you handle surprises.
  • Handling Counterattacks: Watch for moments you may allow aggressive counterplay, as seen in some losses involving knight and pawn activity against you.
  • Mistake Minimization in Critical Moments: Working on reducing tactical oversights when the clock is running low could turn close losses into wins.
  • Draw Conversion Strategies: Improving practical skills to convert theoretical draws or hold difficult positions will add to your overall results.

Practical Tips for Bullet Improvement

  • Practice Speed and Accuracy: Train with puzzles focusing on quick pattern recognition to maintain accuracy at speed.
  • Warm-Up With Familiar Openings: Use your strong openings as warm-ups but gradually experiment with alternatives in training sessions.
  • Analyze Time Scrambles: Review moments near clock exhaustion in your games to find more efficient moves.
  • Keep Positional Understanding Sharp: Strong fundamentals help avoid blunders even at bullet speed.
  • Stay Calm and Confident: Psychological composure can be a big advantage in bullet chess.


🆚 Opponent Insights

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Alan Morris-Suzuki 3W / 5L / 0D View
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Umut Ata Akbas 4W / 4L / 2D View
Most Played Opponents
joeybogo 95W / 43L / 14D View Games
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Bartlomiej Mondrzycki 73W / 31L / 7D View Games
Leonid Starozhilov 32W / 41L / 19D View Games
Rogelio Jr Antonio 34W / 56L / 2D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2801 2859
2024 2545 2702
2023 2668
2022 2502 2682
2021 2451 2667
2020 2135 2632
2019 2545
2018 2511
2017 2431
2016 2374
2015 2061
Rating by Year2015201620172018201920202021202220232024202528592061YearRatingBulletBlitz

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 887W / 763L / 234D 838W / 853L / 206D 85.9
2024 646W / 582L / 145D 611W / 615L / 141D 84.4
2023 609W / 520L / 158D 542W / 608L / 140D 84.6
2022 775W / 665L / 151D 718W / 759L / 151D 83.0
2021 590W / 587L / 130D 569W / 637L / 125D 83.6
2020 614W / 641L / 165D 578W / 702L / 143D 81.2
2019 732W / 701L / 188D 656W / 791L / 181D 83.2
2018 805W / 684L / 168D 750W / 764L / 156D 82.3
2017 383W / 326L / 100D 356W / 386L / 77D 84.8
2016 54W / 29L / 7D 49W / 38L / 3D 79.4
2015 6W / 3L / 1D 5W / 2L / 1D 76.5

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 2801 1237 1235 329 44.2%
Czech Defense 2699 1211 1236 252 44.9%
Alekhine Defense 1504 655 711 138 43.5%
English Defense: Blumenfeld-Hiva Gambit 1164 500 532 132 43.0%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 1090 507 450 133 46.5%
Modern Defense 1060 465 486 109 43.9%
Sicilian Defense 1039 505 432 102 48.6%
Döry Defense 951 439 403 109 46.2%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 775 374 315 86 48.3%
French Defense 770 351 344 75 45.6%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 108 61 36 11 56.5%
Czech Defense 82 43 33 6 52.4%
Alekhine Defense 46 22 21 3 47.8%
Amar Gambit 37 25 11 1 67.6%
Modern 36 19 12 5 52.8%
Modern Defense 26 13 13 0 50.0%
Sicilian Defense 25 15 8 2 60.0%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 25 9 12 4 36.0%
Döry Defense 21 13 6 2 61.9%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 19 11 6 2 57.9%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 18 0
Losing 10 2
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