FIDE Master ArminGerdEgil
Meet ArminGerdEgil, a formidable force on the chess battlefield and a proud FIDE Master who doesn’t just play chess — they live it. With a peak bullet rating that soared to a stunning 2601 and blitz climbing close behind at 2566, ArminGerdEgil has proven time and again that rapid-thinking and bullet firepower are part of their signature style.
Starting back in 2020, ArminGerdEgil's ascent through the ranks was as steady as a well-calculated endgame. From an average bullet rating in the 1900s to blasting past 2500 in 2025, they have racked up hundreds of wins, even triumphing over opponents with impressive precision.
Playing Style & Strengths
- Psychological fortitude: With a tilt factor barely above zero, ArminGerdEgil remains as cool as a grandmaster in the final seconds of a bullet game.
- Tactical robustness: Exhibiting a jaw-dropping 85.24% comeback rate, they turn near-defeat into glorious victory like a chess Houdini.
- Endgame prowess: Demonstrated by playing on with an average of over 75 moves per win, their patience and technique are masterclass-worthy.
- Win rates: Shining especially with White (60.76%) and Black (54.04%), proving they're equally comfortable leading the charge or defending against the storm.
Favorite Openings
Armin’s repertoire is as eclectic as it is lethal. Their go-to, slyly named "Top Secret" opening, boasts a commanding 58%+ win rate over hundreds of games — we can only assume it involves ninja moves and unexpected forks. Other noted weapons in their arsenal include the Trompowsky Attack and the Scandinavian Defense Modern Marshall Variation, both undefeated in their brief showings.
Notable Games
On May 2, 2025, ArminGerdEgil delivered a beautiful checkmate finishing sequence starting with a queen sacrifice and a knight dance in the Queen's Pawn Opening - Horwitz Defense. In another thrilling encounter that day, resilience and technique won against the odds, forcing a resignation after a relentless strategic squeeze.
The Human Side
When not dazzling the chessboard, ArminGerdEgil likely ponders life’s mysteries such as, “Is it better to lose on time or on a blunder?” Spoiler: sometimes both happen in the same game, but not to our fearless FM! Their current winning streak of 3 games suggests they’re in prime form — watch out opponents, the chessboard just got a little hotter.
Whether charging with bullet speed or tactically grinding it out in blitz, ArminGerdEgil remains a player to watch — a master in the making, or already made, and unapologetically humble about it.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Karl Tolentino | 3W / 5L / 2D | View Games |
| frostym | 4W / 2L / 1D | View Games |
| Kr V B | 2W / 2L / 1D | View Games |
| TrashyDude | 2W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| yhwach_almighty2003 | 2W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2601 | 2566 | ||
| 2021 | 2367 | |||
| 2020 | 2164 | 2232 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 111W / 70L / 12D | 106W / 70L / 16D | 86.0 |
| 2021 | 11W / 2L / 0D | 5W / 4L / 2D | 82.9 |
| 2020 | 118W / 62L / 9D | 103W / 79L / 11D | 73.5 |
Openings: Most Played
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amar Gambit | 28 | 11 | 16 | 1 | 39.3% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 26 | 14 | 11 | 1 | 53.9% |
| Amazon Attack | 19 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 42.1% |
| Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit | 17 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 64.7% |
| Australian Defense | 15 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 53.3% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 14 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 78.6% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 14 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 64.3% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 13 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 76.9% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 58.3% |
| Bird Opening | 11 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 36.4% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 51 | 25 | 22 | 4 | 49.0% |
| East Indian Defense | 18 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 55.6% |
| Döry Defense | 12 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 60.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 44.4% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 55.6% |
| Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 77.8% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 57.1% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 28.6% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 10 | 3 |
| Losing | 7 | 0 |