Mike Fellman - FIDE Master Extraordinaire
Meet Mike Fellman, a force to be reckoned with on the 64 squares and a proud holder of the esteemed FIDE Master title. Mike’s journey through the chess ranks is a testament to resilience, strategic cunning, and an uncanny ability to turn a seemingly hopeless position into a triumph, boasting a remarkable 80.67% comeback rate!
Starting his rating adventure in 2013 with modest daily scores around 1200 and a Blitz rating in the mid-1500s, Mike’s dedication steadily propelled him towards a peak Blitz rating north of 2000 by 2023. Not one to shy away from speed chess, Mike regularly blitzes and bullets his way to victory, with bullet games reaching ratings close to 2000 — proving he’s as quick on the clock as he is sharp on the board.
Mike’s style is intriguingly solid and patient, often grinding out victories with an average of almost 63 moves per win — because who said chess had to be over quickly? White pieces seem to favor him slightly (53.13% win rate), while black holds a respectable near-49%, reflecting his versatile, no-nonsense approach. Early resignation is rare in Mike’s games, with only 6.27% of them ending prematurely, signaling his dogged spirit down to every last pawn.
Friends and foes alike have noted Mike’s psychological fortitude, though even great minds have their moments — his tilt factor scores a moderate 10, meaning a bad move or two might ruffle the feathers, but never enough to lose the game entirely. And if the occasion calls for coming back from nerve-racking material loss? Mike’s a near-unstoppable beast, winning almost 96% of the time after losing a piece. Check that “One-Sided Loss Rate” — a low 9.15%, so if Mike’s losing badly, it’s probably just a clever ploy.
His tactical prowess and sharp instincts have crushed many opponents, with impressive win rates against notable usernames like “seaeagle,” “kulikovskiy,” and even longtime rivals such as “goddess_of-chess3000.” Speaking of streaks, Mike has held a Longest Winning Streak of 17 games — quite the streak that would make even Magnus himself raise an eyebrow.
When Mike isn’t calculating brilliant knight forks or orchestrating pawn storms, he’s likely exploring openings cloaked in secrecy — his "Top Secret" opening repertoire has brought him over 7,000 wins in Blitz and nearly 90% win rate in Daily chess. This secret weapon keeps his opponents guessing... and often gasping.
With a love for endgames (more than half his games enter them), a knack for outwitting foes tickling his brain at all hours (especially around 11 AM where his win rate swells to nearly 60%), and a friendly but fiercely competitive spirit, Mike Fellman is not just a chess player – he's an experience.
In short: whether you face him on Blitz, Rapid, Bullet, or Daily, be ready for a combination of muscle, magic, and mystery. Mike doesn’t just play chess; he lives it – one move, one win, one glorious comeback at a time.