About Дмитрий Иконников
Дмитрий Иконников (username Statist-2022) is a FIDE Master and a blitz specialist who made a rapid name for himself online and over the board. Known for gritty comebacks and long, thematic endgames, Dmitрий combines classical technique with surprise tactical shots. Preferred time control - Blitz.
Peak blitz rating: 2470 (2024-01-01). For a quick visual of his rating trend, see the chart below.
Career highlights
- Earned the FIDE Master title and became a feared blitz opponent on major platforms.
- Longest winning streak 23 games, showing periods of near-unstoppable form.
- Extensive blitz experience: 252 wins, 104 losses, 48 draws across tracked games.
- Strength adjusted win rate in blitz is strong, reflecting consistent overperformance versus expectations.
Playing style
Dmitрий favors practical, fighting chess. He reaches endgames often and finishes them well - his endgame frequency is unusually high. He also has a reputation for excellent tactical recovery. Metrics that define him:
- High comeback rate after setbacks, so do not relax after you win material.
- Avg moves per win around 70, indicating long, technical battles rather than quick knockouts.
- Best times to challenge him: very early morning sessions can be dangerous, with several 100 percent hourly win rates reported.
Openings and repertoire
Dmitрий has developed a robust and varied blitz repertoire, with special success in many Sicilian lines and several offbeat choices that keep opponents uncomfortable.
- Frequently used and successful: Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon and the Four Knights Cobra line.
- Comfortable with Barnes Defense and Amazon Attack setups when he wants to steer the game into unusual territory.
- As White he plays sharp but well-prepared lines and often opens with e4.
For head-to-head practice, he has repeated matchups with players such as iparindra indra and arbencelaj.
Notable game (example)
Here is a short example of Dmitрий's typical blitz flair. The viewer below shows a compact tactical sequence and the transition into a long endgame.
Want the full game record or a replay against a frequent opponent? Check recent encounters with iparindra indra.
Fun facts and stats
- Nickname on some platforms: Statist-2022.
- Best hour of day to catch peak form: around 04:00 according to playing patterns.
- Tilt factor is low, so losing streaks rarely derail his session.
- Often first to deliver checks in his games, with queen and rook checks particularly frequent.
Contact and follow
Interested in studying Dmitрий's games or arranging a match? Look up recent opponents and profiles linked above, or search for Statist-2022 on your preferred chess platform to find his public games and latest activity.