About Fernando Junior Freire Dos Santos Dutra
Fernando Junior Freire Dos Santos Dutra, also known by his username F-Freire, is a Candidate Master titled player recognized by FIDE. Specializing in fast-paced chess, he thrives particularly in Bullet and Blitz time controls, showcasing remarkable skill and resilience on the board.
Playing Style & Strengths
Fernando is an aggressive and tactical player, with a strong inclination towards complex and dynamic openings. His favorite battleground is Bullet chess where his quick thinking and tactical awareness shine:
- Strong endgame skills with frequent play beyond 80 moves per game.
- High comeback rate of 84.5%, showing his resilience even after setbacks.
- Average capture by move 7, indicating early tactical skirmishes.
- Balanced win rates playing White (48%) and Black (46%).
- Prefers openings that offer active play, such as the Modern Defense and King's Indian Attack.
Time Control Preferences & Peak Ratings
Although skilled at all time controls, Fernando's brightest moments are in fast games. His peak ratings reflect his prowess:
- Bullet Peak Rating: 2626 (Feb 2025)
- Blitz Peak Rating: 2700 (Sep 2024) — nearly a superhuman speed demon!
- Rapid Peak Rating: 2262 (Mar 2025)
His favorite time to play is around 6 PM, where his win rates hit a peak of 53% — perfect timing for strategic brilliance after a day’s work.
Memorable Opponents & Records
Fernando has faced a variety of rivals but has particularly notable records against some frequent opponents:
- Solid success against "pawnpusherschessaccademy" boasting 16 wins.
- Competitive rivalry with "frankpavlon" with nearly equal wins and losses.
All in all, he has battled through thousands of games, crafting a nearly even win-loss ratio— proof of his grit and consistency.
Favorite Openings
Fernando prefers a mix of classical and offbeat openings, often aiming to unsettle his opponents early on. Here are some of his top choices in Bullet play:
- Modern Defense: Over 400 games with just under 49% win rate.
- King’s Indian Attack: Solid 50% win rate showing reliable strategic plans.
- Benoni Defense (Gambit Accepted): Slightly over 50% win rate – a tactical playground.
- Colle System, Rhamphorhynchus Variation: A curious choice with nearly 48% wins.
Fun Facts
- Fernando holds an extremely low early resignation rate of just 0.93%, meaning he fights for every last pawn.
- Longest winning streak recorded: 14 games in a row — long enough to make the opponent's heart race!
- Loves to open with
d4andNf3but has been spotted playing eccentric first moves for surprise factor.