Meet Ferenc Jr. Gombocz, aka DFeco
Ferenc Jr. Gombocz, known online as DFeco, is a FIDE Master who lives for the blitz board. With thousands of games under his belt and a peak blitz rating north of 2700, he has built a reputation as a fearless clock fighter. His preferred time control is blitz, and his record suggests he would play it even if the clock were made of stone.
From Grinder to Gatekeeper
DFeco started his tracked blitz journey around 2000 and spent years climbing through the ranks. The chart below tells a story of steady progress, occasional setbacks, and a relentless upward trend.
By 2024 he was a regular presence above 2500, and in 2026 he touched a career best of 2791 (2026-06-14). That peak is the result of more than 4,000 analyzed games, a long winning streak of 11, and a stubbornness that refuses to leave a lost position quietly.
A Repertoire Built on Repetition
DFeco is a loyal fan of the English Opening, and his white pieces frequently wander into the English's symmetrical battles. As Black he has spent hundreds of games in the Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, the Ruy Lopez, and the Slav Defense. He is not a one trick pony, but he knows exactly which tricks he likes.
His opening preferences show up clearly in his stats, as seen in the opening performance chart below.
A Rivalry for the Ages
If you look at DFeco's most played opponents, one name stands out: gardencheck. They have faced each other 65 times, with DFeco taking 25 wins against 23 losses and 17 draws. That is not a rivalry, that is a chess marriage with occasional annulments and immediate remarriages.
The Little Stats That Spark Joy
- He has a comeback rate near 87 percent, meaning he rescues far more games than he should.
- His average decisive game runs past 75 moves, so bring snacks if you spectate.
- He wins more often when he lands the first check, a reminder that initiative matters.
- Sundays appear to be his day, with a win rate above 53 percent.