About Fabian Vivas
Fabian Vivas is an accomplished International Master recognized by FIDE, who has built a reputation in fast-paced chess formats, particularly excelling in blitz games. Known for his tactical awareness and resilience, Fabian often bounces back from challenging positions, with an impressive comeback rate of over 86% after losing a piece.
Playing Style and Strengths
A fast and practical player, Fabian has a preference for blitz, where his agility and strategic depth shine. He is known for an adventurous opening repertoire and a strong endgame understanding, participating in long fights with an average of 69 moves per win and even longer in losses.
- Preferred time control: Blitz
- Known for strong tactical play and endgame skills
- Excellent comeback ability in difficult positions
- Often finishes games with a rich strategic battle
Notable Openings
Fabian enjoys a variety of openings, with notable success in the following:
- Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense – high win rate especially in blitz
- Sicilian Defense: Closed – a staple in both bullet and blitz formats
- Italian Game: Two Knights Defense – favored for dynamic and tactical battles
- Blackburne Shilling Gambit – used with surprising effectiveness
Career Highlights & Peak Performances
Fabian reached his peak blitz rating of 2612 in May 2024 and pushed his bullet rating to an impressive 2637 by February 2025, showcasing his explosive speed and accuracy.
- Peak Bullet Rating: 2637 in 2025
- Peak Blitz Rating: 2612 in 2024
- Strong rapid play with a peak rating near 2390
Fun Facts
- Fabian's longest winning streak reached an impressive 12 games – that's roughly enough to finish a tournament and grab a celebratory snack!
- He sometimes plays openings like the Blackburne Shilling Gambit, a cheeky choice that can catch opponents off guard.
- Fabian's best time of day for chess is 8:00 AM – early bird gets the tactics!
- Despite fierce competition, his win rate against the player “sekar24” is quite formidable at 28 wins out of 42 encounters.