Facstos

Facstos: The Relentless Strategist

Meet Facstos, a chess warrior navigating the battlefield with a rating journey as dynamic as a rollercoaster (if that coaster had a few loop-de-loops labeled “blunders,” “comebacks,” and “time scrambles”). As of 2025, Facstos has tipped the scales with rapid and blitz games, showcasing a relentless spirit regardless of the rating fluctuations.

Rating Highlights

• Blitz: Peaked at 1143 in April 2025, with some dramatic ups and downs—sometimes making 856 look like a victory lap.
• Rapid: Scored a respectable high of 973, proving that with a bit more time on the clock, magic happens.
• Bullet: The brave soul who ventured a single bullet game, scoring 235 before promptly reconsidering life choices.

Playing Style & Personality

Facstos has mastered the art of the early resignation just 6.5% of the time—because sometimes it’s smarter to preserve energy than fling yourself against a brick wall. A true tactician with an endgame frequency of 58.4%, Facstos doesn’t just play to survive, they play to make every move count.

The average moves per win (about 58) suggest that Facstos enjoys a good, prolonged war on the board—no quick checkmates here! And if Facstos loses a piece, there's still a sparkling 34% chance to turn the tables—a testament to that stubborn comeback spirit (which shows up in a 76% comeback rate overall).

Favourite Openings (and some not-so-favourite ones)

When it comes to openings, Facstos has an affinity for the Caro-Kann Defense, specifically the Two Knights Attack variation where the win rate settles comfortably at 50%. Other trusted friends include the French Defense Knight Variation and the Pirc Defense Modern Defense Geller System, both boasting an impressive 66.67% win rate.

Not everything is a piece of cake though—some pesky variations like the Caro-Kann Defense Advance Variation hang around with a win rate barely above 14%, and the Van der Wiel Attack? Let’s just say Facstos is still searching for that elusive first win (0% so far).

Performance Trends

Timing is everything for Facstos—the prime hours are early in the morning, especially at 7 AM, where the win rate is a flawless 100%. Late evenings aren’t too shabby either, with a 75% win rate around 10 PM. Weekend warriors beware: Saturday and Sunday show strong win rates above 50%, so be prepared for some fierce weekend battles.

Notable Opponents & Rivalries

Facstos has tangled most often with davidbannedfromchess (6 games) and danatronika (4 games), holding steady with a 50% success rate against the latter. But beware if you’re pavu_m or efeg25, as Facstos boasts a perfect 100% win record against these foes. Clearly, some opponents just bring out the best in Facstos.

Recent Battles

Facstos’ latest victorious masterpiece came on May 28, 2025, with a victory against pavu_m through the Caro-Kann Defense Two Knights Attack (a fitting stage for a tactical triumph). The win was sealed on time, proving that time management can occasionally be a weapon as lethal as a queen fork.

Of course, not every day ended in glory—a recent checkmate from roselainecerqueira served as a humbling reminder that even the best can get caught in a dance of deadly pins and forks.

Summary

In the world of online battles, Facstos stands as the underdog with a spark — someone who fights, falls, and fights again with a grin (and possibly a coffee cup in hand). With a blend of stubborn comebacks, sharp openings, and quirky time management, Facstos isn’t just playing chess; they’re crafting stories with every game.

So, keep an eye on the clock—and watch out for Facstos striking just when you think you’ve got the upper hand.