Origins and chess journey
Felix Guo grew up in a chess-loving community where the coffee while studying openings was as strong as the espresso in their tournaments. From first schoolyard wins to late-night online battles, Guo treated each game like a story with a ticking clock, a mischievous grin, and a plan that often looked like it came out of a fast-paced comic book.
Today, Guo is a celebrated figure in online and national circuits, known for turning rapid-fire decisions into artful escapes and dazzling finishes. For a quick snapshot of the voyage, see the rating trajectory chart placeholder: and the profile link: felixguo.
Titles and milestones
Felix Guo holds the title of National Master, a credential earned through consistent performance and perseverance. The journey spans years of intense practice and competition across Blitz, Bullet, and other time formats, culminating in a peak Blitz rating acknowledged as one of the high moments of their career. Placeholder for peak rating: .
- National Master title awarded by National
- Peak Blitz rating celebrated in 2025 (noted in records as a landmark peak)
- Rating trajectory visualization:
Playing style and openings
Guo plays with speed, humor, and a constant readiness to improvise when the clock starts to bite. The Bullet format is a favorite battleground, where Guo’s instincts shine brightest and the board feels more like a dance floor than a battlefield.
- Barnes Opening: Walkerling in Blitz — Games: 363, Wins: 270, Losses: 87, Draws: 6, WinRate: 74.38%
- Petrov’s Defense — Blitz: 404 games, Wins: 248, Losses: 143, Draws: 13, WinRate: 61.39%
- Scandinavian Defense — Blitz: 211 games, Wins: 128, Losses: 73, Draws: 10, WinRate: 60.66%
- A few other favorites across time controls show a fondness for aggressive, resourceful play and resilient defense — the kind that makes opponents sigh and then grin.
Current activity and persona
Preferred time control appears to be Bullet, where Guo thrives on rapid calculation and punchy finishes. The profile remains active, with ongoing participation in online events and local competitions, always chasing that next sharp win and a smile for the camera.
- Time control focus: Bullet
- Current streaks: Longest Winning Streak 26, Current Winning Streak 2, Longest Losing Streak 12
- Overall online presence and profile interest: felixguo
Notes from the road
Guo’s journey is a blend of serious study and playful curiosity. If you catch them mid-game, you might hear a quip about the clock running out of snacks, followed by a precise tactical win that leaves the board looking almost too clean to be real. And yes, they’re a National Master, which means the title is earned, celebrated, and forever a part of the chess family lore.