Fredrik N

Fredrik N. - The Undisputed CheckForChess

Meet Fredrik N., a chess player whose online moniker CheckForChess strikes fear into the hearts of opponents everywhere—especially those who thought blitz was just a casual pastime.

A Journey Through the Ranks

Fredrik first appeared on the bullet scene back in 2013 with a modest rating of 1343, but it was just the opening move of a meteoric rise through the fast-paced variants of online chess. Achieving an astonishing blitz peak rating of 2191 in March 2021, and flirting around 1900+ in rapid and bullet games, Fredrik has earned a reputation as a tenacious competitor who refuses to let time or sacrifice hold him back.

Playing Style & Idiosyncrasies

This speedster’s style? Quick resignations are 99.22% guaranteed—but only when the position is truly hopeless. He’s also a master of the comeback, boasting a 55.24% win rate even after dropping a piece. With average game lengths under a move (a subtle hint that the losses tend to be as swift as the wins), Fredrik's games are a sprint rather than a marathon.

Interestingly, he prefers to ramp up his attack in the wee hours at 3 AM, clocking the highest win performance then. An early riser? Not exactly. But when the world sleeps, Fredrik’s tactical awareness is wide awake.

Favourite Openings & Strategies

A connoisseur of the “Top Secret” openings, Fredrik’s vast experience of over 72,000 blitz games using this repertoire yields a solid win rate above 54%. Don't be fooled by the humble name— it’s the signature in his lightning-quick victories and crushing defeats.

He also dances merrily through the Queen’s Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation and Horwitz Defense, adding spirited variety to his playbook. Defensive? Not so much. It’s all about outpacing opponents and throwing surprises faster than they can blink.

Statistics Worth Bragging About

• Total blitz wins: 40,186
• Total blitz games played: 77,142 (because losing is just a part of the learning curve!)
• Longest winning streak: 25 games - a blistering hot streak probably filled with clever sacrifices.
• Best bullet rating: 1889 (April 2021), proving he's no slouch even when the clock is his harshest opponent.
• Rapid peak rating sits at a cool 1907, attained effortlessly in December 2022.

A Memorable Game Highlight

In recent memory, Fredrik obliterated his opponent vtoma78 in a thrilling three-check match, showcasing a deceptive opening with 1.d4 and an aggressive bishop capture leading to a checkmate.

You can watch the pièce de résistance of this match here.

Opponent Relations

Fredrik has faced some opponents hundreds of times—like good-gamer2 and mikestarky—and holds a respectable win rate hovering around 56-61%. Meanwhile, some opponents just can’t catch his moves, such as crazyoldman75 with a stunning 80% win rate against him.

Fun Facts & Quirks

• Fredrik’s psychological tilt factor is a surprisingly low 16—so he’s more like a chilled iceberg than a spicy dragon.
• Despite the blazing speed, Fredrik manages to snag wins even after losing pieces, proving resilience is more than just a buzzword.
• Favours playing blitz and bullet but has dabbled effectively in rapid, making him a versatile threat.

In Summary

To sum it all up, Fredrik N. aka CheckForChess is a swift and crafty competitor cutting his path through the online chess universe like a knight on a daring L-shaped raid. Whether it’s a lightning bullet game or a razor-sharp blitz battle, opponents beware: Fredrik’s move is coming—and it’s probably unexpected.