Dirceu Viana, “Smyslovsfan”
Dirceu Viana, known online as Smyslovsfan, is a FIDE Master whose chess career is built on speed, persistence, and an almost heroic willingness to play just one more blitz game. With thousands of games analyzed, this player has made the chess clock a familiar training partner, rival, and occasional source of emotional damage.
A Blitz Specialist with Endgame Stamina
Blitz is clearly Smyslovsfan’s natural habitat. The statistics show an enormous volume of fast chess, with a nearly even overall performance and a remarkable 77.88% endgame frequency. While many blitz players try to win before the middlegame gets complicated, Dirceu appears perfectly happy to continue until the board is reduced to kings, pawns, and pure stubbornness.
The player’s strongest recorded blitz performance reached 2452, while the longest winning streak extended to 14 games. There was also a 15-game losing streak, proving that even FIDE Masters occasionally discover the ancient chess principle known as “perhaps I should stop playing for tonight.”
Opening Repertoire
Smyslovsfan’s repertoire is broad and unconventional. The English Opening appears frequently, especially the Agincourt and Anglo-Indian systems. The Sicilian Defense, Philidor Defense, and French Defense also feature prominently, suggesting a player who is comfortable navigating both strategic positions and tactical complications.
Among the recorded openings, the King's Indian Attack stands out as a particularly successful choice, producing a win rate above 52%. In other words, when Dirceu brings out the King's Indian Attack, the opponent may soon discover that “quiet development” was merely a disguise for trouble.
Playing Style and Competitive Character
- Strong preference for blitz chess.
- More successful with White than with Black.
- Comfortable in long, complex endgames.
- An impressive comeback rate of 85.21%.
- Queen checks are the most common checking weapon.
- Best measured performance appears to come during the early morning hours.
The numbers paint a picture of a resilient and creative competitor. Smyslovsfan does not simply fold after losing material, and a bad position is apparently viewed less as a disaster than as an invitation to make the game interesting. That fighting spirit, combined with the FIDE Master title and extensive blitz experience, makes Dirceu Viana a distinctive presence in online chess.
Legacy of the Username
The username “Smyslovsfan” evokes the classical elegance of Vasily Smyslov, but the statistics suggest a modern interpretation: deep endgames, relentless activity, unexpected opening choices, and enough blitz games to make a chess database ask for a coffee break. Dirceu Viana’s profile is that of a seasoned FIDE Master who combines practical toughness with a playful, highly individual approach to the game.