Toto Fernie (aka coachmaster)
Meet Toto Fernie, a bullet and blitz chess enthusiast who strikes on the board with the cunning of a fox and the boldness of a knight on a frolic. Known online as coachmaster, Toto has battled his way through hundreds of games since 2014, maintaining an impressive bullet rating that once peaked around 2245 and blitz at a lofty 2287. A strategist with a penchant for rapid-fire decisions, Toto’s average game length reveals someone who enjoys the sweet dilemma of tension and time pressure.
Playing Style and Strengths
With a knack for comebacks and a tactical intuition that would make even the chess grandmasters raise an eyebrow, Toto boasts a 100% win rate after losing a piece. That’s right – one slip, and then a furious vendetta to win. Their games often stretch into the 60+ moves territory, showcasing perseverance and love for the endgame. While the world may tilt under pressure, Toto keeps a tilt factor of just 12, proving cool-headedness even under the blistering pace of bullet chess.
Favorite Openings (and Unbeatables)
Toto’s opening repertoire is as colorful as a well-mixed bag of chess candy. Notably dominant lines include the Richter Veresov Attack (an imposing 85.7% win rate in bullet and nearly 59% in blitz), and the versatile French Defense, especially the Normal Variation, where Toto has shown flawless resilience (58+% win rate without a single recorded loss in those many games). The English Opening Agincourt Defense is another jewel, winning more than 70% of the time.
Career Highlights and Stats
- Total bullet games played: 314+ with a solid winning margin (166 wins to 125 losses)
- Blitz enthusiast with over 1100 games, grinding out 631 wins
- Glorious longest winning streak: an electrifying 14 straight wins
- White pieces bring superior advantage: nearly 60% success rate
- Black pieces? Still strong with a 54% win rate—talk about versatility!
Recent Battles
On August 29, 2016, Toto dazzled with swift, elegant victories, including a brilliant checkmate against tonyfalcon76 and a crushing resignation from ImmortalChampion—showing that when coachmaster is on the board, the clock is as much an opponent as the pieces.
Psychological Edge & Personality
While most players battle nerves, Toto plays with a grin, embracing the chaos of speed chess. The average resignation rate is a modest 0.53%, indicating a reluctance to surrender early and a fighter’s spirit. The curious among chess fans might wonder if coachmaster moonlights as a chess psychologist—either way, with a comeback rate surpassing 87%, Toto turns adversity into opportunity like a true master of mind games.
In short: Toto Fernie is no mere player. He is a whirlwind of clicks, moves, and timely sacrifices—a coachmaster in every sense, teaching both opponents and friends the art of resilience, audacity, and fun on the 64 squares.