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Fanhao Meng FM

Username: Bibsburg

Location: NYC

Playing Since: 2015-10-28 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟♟♟♟

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Daily: 677
1W / 0L / 0D
Rapid: 2239
3W / 0L / 0D
Blitz: 2588
6844W / 5165L / 903D
Bullet: 2377
36W / 15L / 2D

Fanhao Meng - The FIDE Master of Blitz Brilliance

Meet Fanhao Meng, a chess aficionado who holds the prestigious title of FIDE Master. Known among peers as a fierce competitor on the blitz battlefield, Fanhao has danced through thousands of games with a flair that’s both strategic and swift. With a peak blitz rating soaring close to 2690, this player’s rapid-fire moves make opponents wonder if Fanhao’s fingers have secret engines attached.

Since bursting onto the scene in 2015, Fanhao Meng has blitzed through the ranks, showcasing a remarkable win rate of approximately 53% over more than 12,000 blitz games. This seasoned tactician enjoys an average of around 74 moves per win, proving patience and persistence in equal measure. Not just a one-trick pony, Fanhao shines in bullet and rapid formats too — boasting a bullet win rate above 72% and a flawless rapid record, albeit over a modest sample.

Despite an inclination towards intense, drawn-out battles (as evidenced by an average of 81 moves per loss), Fanhao rarely throws in the towel early, with an early resignation rate of just 1.35%. That resilience is backed by a superhero-like comeback rate of 87.58% and a near-mythical 99.17% chance to win even after losing a piece. One-sided losses? Barely on the radar at 1.53%, proving that when Fanhao plays, it’s not just to participate – it's to dominate.

Psychologically, this player keeps calm under fire, with a tilt factor of only 11 (because who’s got time to be salty when you’re winning?). Fanhao’s games span all days and times, but if you were to catch them in their prime hours, expect peak performance — the mornings and early evenings are particularly auspicious times when the win rate peaks above 60%.

Opponents beware: Fanhao’s current streaks tend to hover around at least one win at a time, with a formidable longest winning streak hitting 12 games. Whether facing familiar rivals or new challengers, the record shows Fanhao adapts and conquers, though some opponents have proved tricky (we’re looking at you, disenthralled and fikumiku89).

In short, Fanhao Meng is that rare blend of tenacity, tactical brilliance, and a sprinkle of speedster magic. A player who respects the game’s complexities but also knows how to keep things exciting — because chess without a little blitz-paced heart-pounding wouldn’t be chess at all!


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Feedback for Fanhao Meng

Hi Fanhao, here is some constructive feedback based on your most recent games:

Strengths

  • Opening knowledge: You consistently play mainline openings such as the Ruy Lopez and Modern Defense. Your understanding of opening principles and early piece development is solid.
  • Active piece play: You display good awareness of piece activity, often placing your pieces on active squares, such as knights on outposts and rooks on open files.
  • Endgame technique: In many games, you handle simplified positions with calm and precise moves, exploiting weaknesses and converting advantages efficiently.
  • Time management: You generally keep good time balance, using your clock well throughout the game.

Areas to Improve

  • Tactical alertness: In some critical positions, there is room to sharpen your calculation and spotting tactics, especially to avoid falling into pins, forks, or skewer motifs by your opponents.
  • Pawn structure: Watch out for unnecessary pawn weaknesses such as isolated or doubled pawns, as these were occasionally exploited by your opponents.
  • King safety: While you castle appropriately, consider being more cautious about early pawn pushes around your king that can create vulnerabilities. Also, sometimes your king wandered early (e.g., moving the king in the opening) which can lead to difficulties.
  • Endgame precision under pressure: Occasionally in complicated endgames with limited time, a slight misstep allowed your opponent counterplay. Practice common endgame scenarios to improve confidence here.

Suggestions for Improvement

  • Regularly solve tactical puzzles focusing on common motifs such as forks, skewers, pins, discovered attacks, and mating nets.
  • Analyze your games focusing on critical moments when the balance shifted — identify alternative moves and plans.
  • Study endgames, especially rook and pawn endgames, to improve your technique in close positions.
  • Consider working on your opening repertoire with a focus on solid pawn structures and clear middlegame plans.
  • Try to keep your king safe during the opening and early middlegame, avoiding unnecessary king moves unless justified by tactics or strategy.

Keep practicing and reviewing your games thoughtfully, and you'll continue to see improvement in your play!



🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
Anonymous4910 2W / 1L / 0D
bhubanchandra 1W / 0L / 1D
bonblobliqr1 0W / 2L / 1D
Ian Ocampos 1W / 1L / 1D
Amilal Munkhdalai 1W / 2L / 0D
fastfaun 18W / 17L / 1D
ap0ll025 1W / 0L / 0D
d_chosen_one 0W / 1L / 0D
wassup_beijing 0W / 1L / 0D
easyn1 0W / 0L / 1D
Most Played Opponents
Mark Kotliar 32W / 31L / 3D
bob_the_hob 41W / 4L / 0D
Jovan Miletic 22W / 22L / 1D
greatplay2 26W / 11L / 2D
Warrick Rolfe 20W / 14L / 4D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2592
2024 2546
2023 2592
2022 2517 2239
2021 1818 2554 677
2018 2321 800
2017 2304
2016 2227 2381
2015 2229 2241
Rating by Year2015201620172018202120222023202420252592677YearRatingBulletBlitzDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 226W / 197L / 35D 221W / 199L / 34D 82.4
2024 250W / 182L / 40D 212W / 222L / 40D 83.7
2023 357W / 273L / 53D 334W / 288L / 66D 83.7
2022 724W / 478L / 102D 667W / 519L / 105D 82.2
2021 1301W / 849L / 157D 1177W / 963L / 144D 78.4
2018 5W / 2L / 0D 5W / 2L / 1D 41.2
2017 25W / 25L / 2D 19W / 27L / 2D 73.5
2016 443W / 308L / 37D 430W / 332L / 40D 74.9
2015 238W / 142L / 13D 222W / 137L / 21D 73.9

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 1887 1066 687 134 56.5%
QGD: Chigorin, 3.cxd5 849 440 352 57 51.8%
French Defense 755 398 308 49 52.7%
Caro-Kann Defense 696 377 270 49 54.2%
Barnes Defense 520 290 200 30 55.8%
Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Anderssen Variation 364 204 132 28 56.0%
Czech Defense 326 182 124 20 55.8%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 304 158 123 23 52.0%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 293 133 142 18 45.4%
Scandinavian Defense 275 161 98 16 58.5%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amar Gambit 1 1 0 0 100.0%
QGD: Chigorin, 3.cxd5 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Dresden Opening: The Goblin 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Ruy Lopez: Bird's Defense Deferred 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
French Defense 5 4 1 0 80.0%
Amar Gambit 5 4 1 0 80.0%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 5 4 1 0 80.0%
Barnes Defense 3 3 0 0 100.0%
Scandinavian Defense 3 3 0 0 100.0%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Modern Defense 2 1 0 1 50.0%
Queen's Gambit Declined: Hastings Variation 2 0 2 0 0.0%
King's Indian Defense: Larsen Variation 2 2 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 12 2
Losing 11 0