DrHerbst FM

FIDE Master DrHerbst

Meet DrHerbst, a chess warrior armed with the formidable title of FIDE Master and a rating that dances around the 2600 mark in bullet chess — a speed that leaves mere mortals blinking in disbelief. With a bullet peak rating soaring to 2683 in May 2025, DrHerbst proves that lightning-fast tactics and nerves of steel are the name of their game.

Versatile and relentless, DrHerbst has logged thousands of games across all time controls, but it's in the blitz and bullet arenas where they truly shine. Their blitz peak rating peaked at 2531 in April 2023, while their rapid and daily games whisper tales of steady strategic brilliance.

What stands out about DrHerbst? For starters, they have a penchant for endurance, boasting an impressive comeback rate of nearly 87.5% — in other words, this player refuses to throw in the towel without a fight, even when the odds are grim. Their games tend to be lengthy affairs, averaging over 72 moves per win, which suggests deep, calculated battles rather than quick knockouts.

Humor alert: With an early resignation rate under 20%, DrHerbst clearly believes in giving opponents enough rope to… choke on! And with a longest winning streak of 12 games, opponents might want to bring snacks and mental stamina.

Off the board, DrHerbst’s opening repertoire is shrouded in playful mystery — primarily documented as "Top Secret" — although they've shown mastery with some sharp Sicilian Najdorf English Attacks and confidently brave gambits like the Englund.

When it comes to psychology, DrHerbst plays best at midnight (the best time of day to play is 00:00), perfect for night owls and those who prefer their checkmates under the stars. Their tilt factor is surprisingly low at 11, proving that even when the chips are down, DrHerbst keeps cool—no early meltdowns here.

Recent games show the hallmarks of domination with several wins by resignation, and while losses still come (checkmate!), it’s clear that DrHerbst battles fiercely to the last move.

Notable Recent Victory

One of DrHerbst's recent spotlight performances involved a dynamic queen side attack culminating in a resignation from opponent BalukPro. Their moves were as sharp as their humor:

1. d4 e6 2. Nc3 f5 3. e4 g6 4. h4 Bg7 5. h5 gxh5 6. Qxh5+ Kf8 7. exf5 exf5 8. Qxf5+ Qf6 ... and the rest is checkmate history.

For those who believe chess is serious business, DrHerbst respectfully disagrees — because dominating with style and a smirk is always tastier.

In summary: DrHerbst is a tactically astute, psychologically balanced, and resilient FIDE Master who thrives in fast-paced battles. With peak ratings and records to prove it, they continue to keep the chess world guessing — and giggling.