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Elizarov Dmitry FM

TimonRostov Rostov-on-Don Since 2017 (Inactive) Chess.com ♟♟
52.0%- 37.3%- 10.7%
Bullet 2258
25W 8L 2D
Blitz 2585
2150W 1551L 446D
Rapid 1160
2W 1L 1D

Overview

Elizarov Dmitry (TimonRostov) is a FIDE Master and a true Blitz specialist. Known for fast instincts and a taste for sharp, double-edged positions, Dmitry rose from everyday club play to elite online skirmishes. His career is best described as a steady climb punctuated by fireworks on the clock. Keywords: Elizarov Dmitry chess, FIDE Master, Blitz specialist, openings, French Defense.

  • Title: FIDE Master
  • Preferred time control: Blitz (aggressive and tactical)
  • Peak performances featured multiple months above 2700 in Blitz

See a rating trend snapshot:

Blitz Rating277026672563245923552017: 23892018: 24102019: 24142020: 25532021: 25242022: 27362023: 26332024: 25832025: 25682026: 25852017201820192020202120222023202420252026
and his top peak: 2746 (2023-05-14).

Playing Style

Dmitry plays like someone who orders extra espresso before a game. He thrives in complex middlegames, avoids long theoretical draws, and prefers winning on the clock to winning by inches. His games tend to be decisive and long, with a strong endgame frequency and a readiness to sacrifice material for activity.

  • Decision style: High endgame frequency and long decisive games
  • Tactical traits: excellent comeback rate and strong win rate after losing a piece
  • Clock management: elite in Blitz with fast, practical solutions

Career Highlights

Dmitry accumulated thousands of rated Blitz games and posted memorable peaks in the mid 2700s. Highlights include long winning streaks and sustained success against strong opposition in online arenas.

  • Notable streaks: longest winning streak 22 games, longest losing streak 9 games
  • Versatile across time controls but dominant in Blitz
  • Regular opponent: Dashgyn Ibadov among many repeat matchups
  • Representative game: View Game

Openings & Repertoire

Dmitry is well known for his work with French Defense families and a lively set of responses as Black. As White he often steers the game into dynamic, less trodden territory that invites complexity rather than sterile repetition.

  • Top Black choices: French Defense - Burn Variation and Advance Variation, Slav Defense
  • Top White choices: Australian Defense, Queen's Gambit Declined ideas, Catalan and Benko setups
  • Study tip: If you want to practice beating Dmitry, brush up on the French Defense and the Bonet Gambit in the Slav

Explore the theory: French Defense and try a tactical mini-demo below.

Sample PGN viewer:

Records & Notable Stats

Below are concise stats that capture Dmitry's competitive profile. These numbers reflect substantial activity and consistent success, especially in fast play.

  • Overall Blitz record: thousands of games with a strong positive win rate
  • Bullet and Rapid: solid performances with notable peak in Bullet as well
  • Time of day advantage: plays best early morning around 08:00 and several other high-performance hours
  • Psychology: resilient with a strong comeback rate and a modest tilt factor

Want to study one of his tactical encounters? Try this game viewer: Study Match

Fun Facts & Placeholders

A short list of charming or curious details that humanize a high-volume online grandee. Use these placeholders to enrich profiles or visualizations.

  • Nickname: TimonRostov
  • Placeholder chart for visualization:
    Blitz Rating277026672563245923552017: 23892018: 24102019: 24142020: 25532021: 25242022: 27362023: 26332024: 25832025: 25682026: 25852017201820192020202120222023202420252026
  • Quick opponent link: Dashgyn Ibadov
  • Search term shortcut: opening theory

And in case you want to show a dramatic finish on the site, here is a shareable game link: View Game

Why Follow Elizarov Dmitry

For players and fans who enjoy sharp play, practical sacrifices, and thrilling clock battles, Dmitry is a must-watch. He blends serious preparation with a streak of improvisation that can be funny to behold and painful to face. In short, he is exactly the kind of player who keeps online chess interesting.

  • Best for viewers who like tactical fireworks
  • Great study model for Blitz technique and psychological resilience
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