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Volodymyr Medvedyk FM

Username: ChessFunMaker

Playing Since: 2018-12-24 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟♟♟

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Rapid: 2013
3W / 0L / 1D
Blitz: 2519
388W / 313L / 48D
Bullet: 2641
559W / 491L / 68D

Volodymyr Medvedyk - FIDE Master (ChessFunMaker)

Meet Volodymyr Medvedyk, a FIDE Master with a witty handle, ChessFunMaker, who’s proved that chess is not just a game of kings and queens, but also of thrilling comebacks and strategic fireworks. With a peak bullet rating soaring up to an impressive 2564 in late 2024, Volodymyr has blitzed through opponents like a chess hurricane, while keeping the calm cool of a grandmaster-level strategist.

Volodymyr’s chess journey is peppered with highs that include a blistering blitz rating peak of 2433 and a rapid rating that touched 2200, showcasing versatility across the time controls. Known for an astonishing comeback ability — bouncing back in over 80% of tricky situations — this maestro doesn't just play the game; they breathe life into it.

When not dazzling with tactical wizardry, Volodymyr relishes the gritty battles of the mid and endgame, diving deep into positions which last an average of 75 moves in wins. Not one to give up early, early resignations are a rare sight in their games, emphasizing their resilient spirit.

Volodymyr's favorite battleground? The Top Secret opening, where they've logged hundreds of games with a healthy win rate north of 53% in blitz and a solid 51% in bullet. This secret weapon keeps adversaries guessing and often leaves them staring at the board wondering what just happened.

Off the board, ChessFunMaker has a quirky sense of timing — their best performance tends to burst at 7 AM, catching opponents still rubbing sleep out of their eyes. Their peak winning streak hits 21 games, an impressive testament to their laser-sharp focus and gritty determination.

Latest victories illustrate their mastery of the English Opening’s Symmetrical Anti-Benoni Variation, where they recently clinched a checkmate in style, proving once again that their handle is not just a name, but a promise of fun, excitement, and masterful chess.

In a nutshell, Volodymyr Medvedyk, aka ChessFunMaker, is the perfect blend of experience, resilience, and playful ingenuity — a player who makes chess both an art and an adventure. Watch your back, because when this FM gets going, pawns tremble and kings fall.


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Positive Aspects of Your Bullet Play

Volodymyr, your recent bullet games demonstrate several strengths worth highlighting:

  • Opening Knowledge: You consistently employ a comfortable repertoire within the English Opening and its variations, including the Anglo-Indian Defense and Drill Variation, with solid success rates, such as a 63% win rate in the Drill and 68% in the Agincourt Defense.
  • Time Management: Your games show good clock handling, often maintaining balanced time pressure which is crucial in bullet games.
  • Endgame Technique: You exhibit strong endgame conversion skills, demonstrated by your ability to convert small advantages even under tight time constraints.
  • Resilience and Tactical Awareness: Your play reveals good tactical vision, enabling effective counterattacks and opportunities to capitalize upon opponent inaccuracies.

Areas for Improvement

To further sharpen your bullet performance, consider focusing on the following:

  • Handling Complex, Tactical Positions: Your win rate is lower (~36%) in highly tactical openings like the Amar Gambit and Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack. Working on quick tactical calculation and pattern recognition could help improve results in these sharp lines.
  • Midgame Decision-Making: Some games indicate room to improve the precision of your midgame plans, especially in Symmetrical English Opening structures, where your win rate is around 32%. Stronger strategic understanding and pattern study here would benefit you.
  • Avoiding Time Trouble in Critical Moments: Though your time management is generally good, several losses were on time or included frantic endgame scenarios. Practicing faster intuitive play may lessen such losses.
  • Expanding Opening Variety: While specialization strengthens your confidence, occasionally broadening your opening repertoire to include more variations could make you less predictable and help you adapt better during games.

Performance Trends and Statistics

Your overall adjusted win rate currently stands slightly above 52%, showing a solid performance baseline in bullet chess. However, recent trends show mild rating decline over 1 and 3 months, suggesting a need to refresh training or focus on specific weaknesses:

  • Recent rating change over 1 month: -9 points
  • Recent rating change over 3 months: -7 points
  • Trend slopes indicate some volatility but a general plateau in bullet rating around 2500.
  • You have amassed a total of 491 wins against 424 losses and 54 draws, indicating good winning consistency against equally rated peers.

Training Recommendations

To enhance your bullet chess results, here are some concrete suggestions:

  • Regular Tactical Training: Use dedicated puzzles and drills that emphasize fast pattern recognition. Focus on tactics common in your frequent openings and typical bullet patterns.
  • Speed Drills: Practice making quality moves quickly in simplified positions to boost your intuitive play and reduce time trouble in critical moments.
  • Analyze Key Games: Review bullet games lost in the midgame or due to tactical oversights to identify recurring errors and weaknesses.
  • Broaden Opening Preparation: Explore sidelines within your opening choices or try related openings occasionally to expand your flexibility and surprise opponents.
  • Endgame Study: Continue refining fundamental endgames to maintain your conversion prowess in timed games.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
Duc Dung Nguyen 1W / 1L / 0D
Rogelio Barcenilla 0W / 3L / 1D
mathperson2015 1W / 0L / 0D
stellarchess 2W / 3L / 1D
Rob Schoorl 2W / 4L / 1D
advaitb 1W / 0L / 0D
egg_0 1W / 0L / 0D
krishsna 0W / 1L / 0D
abitheone26 0W / 0L / 1D
mate1296 1W / 0L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
bonusov 7W / 9L / 2D
WarlordX 7W / 9L / 2D
Sergio German 11W / 4L / 1D
Brian Jiang 9W / 5L / 0D
Stein Aarland 8W / 6L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2641 2519 2013
2024 2516 2386
2023 2276
2022 2519 2224
2021 2450 1887
2020 2282 2227
2019 2273 2281
2018 2233
Rating by Year2018201920202021202220232024202526411887YearRatingBulletBlitz

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 190W / 104L / 26D 162W / 134L / 25D 83.4
2024 68W / 40L / 8D 51W / 60L / 7D 79.5
2023 6W / 9L / 0D 7W / 7L / 0D 86.2
2022 11W / 9L / 0D 12W / 6L / 0D 82.9
2021 27W / 21L / 1D 24W / 22L / 3D 80.0
2020 92W / 107L / 16D 88W / 116L / 12D 81.2
2019 94W / 71L / 11D 84W / 86L / 11D 84.0
2018 37W / 16L / 2D 38W / 16L / 3D 76.5

Openings: Most Played

Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense 73 43 28 2 58.9%
English Opening 70 39 27 4 55.7%
English Opening: Agincourt Defense 39 26 12 1 66.7%
English Opening: Closed, Taimanov Variation 38 19 13 6 50.0%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 34 14 19 1 41.2%
Amar Gambit 34 13 17 4 38.2%
English Opening: Drill Variation 31 21 9 1 67.7%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 30 17 12 1 56.7%
Sicilian Defense 28 19 9 0 67.9%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 26 11 15 0 42.3%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense 44 25 16 3 56.8%
English Opening: Drill Variation 42 21 19 2 50.0%
Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation 35 16 16 3 45.7%
English Opening 33 22 10 1 66.7%
English Opening: Caro-Kann Defensive System 27 17 9 1 63.0%
English Opening: Closed, Taimanov Variation 25 15 8 2 60.0%
Sicilian Defense 23 14 7 2 60.9%
Unknown 22 13 9 0 59.1%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 19 10 8 1 52.6%
King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Delayed Fianchetto 18 7 10 1 38.9%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 21 4
Losing 13 0