faninox: The Tactical Time-Traveler of Chess
Meet faninox, a chess player navigating the thrilling roller-coaster of 2025's virtual boards with an adventurous spirit and a knack for surprising twists. While their ratings might remind you of a flight with frequent turbulence—peaking at 462 in Bullet, 218 in Rapid and Blitz, and a solid 400 in Daily chess—faninox is no stranger to bold gambits and brave comebacks.
Rising and Sliding Through the Ranks
From the dizzy heights of a 462 Bullet rating in April to a humbler 120 by May, faninox’s journey is anything but boring. With several matches under their belt — 29 bullet games, 26 blitz battles, and 26 rapid duels — they show persistence even when the queen’s gambit turns gambit *against* them.
Win rates hover modestly around 30% in white and black games, but don’t let that fool you: their comeback rate is an impressive 67.86%. So even after losing a piece, faninox isn’t down for the count—they fight like a chess gladiator against the ticking clock.
Opening Moves & Surprises
While faninox has had rough patches against classics like the King’s Pawn Opening and Caro-Kann Defense, they shine with 100% wins in some eccentric corners: the Indian Game Knights Variation, Queens Pawn Accelerated London System, French Defense Chigorin Variation, and even the Scandinavian Defense. A mysterious flair for the less-traveled paths keeps opponents guessing, and fans on the edge of their seats.
Psychological Insights & Playing Style
Known for an early resignation rate of around 12%, faninox sometimes decides the party’s over early—perhaps a dab of humility or just efficient game management. With an average of about 39 moves per win, these matches are far from quick giveaways, often lasting deep into the endgame, which they’ve entered roughly 42% of the time.
They tend to be most dangerous around 15:00—so if you’re queuing up to play, that’s your prime window to bring your A-game or prepare to be dazzled. When tilted? Barely a 5% factor—clearly, facing faninox is more about mental resilience than riding their emotional waves.
Memorable Moments & Recent Battles
faninox’s last memorable win was a strategic dance in the Indian Game Knights Variation, outlasting mo97omar by pulling victory on time—because when the clock says stop, faninox says, “Not today!”
Losses, too, have their gleam of glory, showcasing the ruthless checkmates delivered by opponents and the relentless puzzles that keep faninox sharpening the blade.
Fans Rejoice
Whether you’re here for tactical surprises, eccentric openings, or a storyteller who battles fiercely with each move, faninox embodies the true spirit of chess: highs, lows, and everything in between with a subtle chuckle. Keep an eye on this player — the chessboard is their playground, and the knights are always ready for a ride!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| theangel80 | 1W / 1L / 2D | View Games |
| kambugu-hosea | 0W / 1L / 1D | View Games |
| kontaktus | 1W / 0L / 1D | View Games |
| mo97omar | 1W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| moulik2901 | 1W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 120 | 111 | 113 | 400 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14W / 26L / 5D | 14W / 32L / 5D | 52.2 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reti Opening | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Undefined | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 25.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Mikenas Defense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mieses Opening | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Top Secret | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Van Geet Opening Laroche Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Reti Opening Queens Gambit Invitation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Caro Kann Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Nimzowitsch Defense Declined | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Reti Opening Black Mustang Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Birds Opening Froms Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kings Indian Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Kings Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reti Opening Queenside Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undefined | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.0% |
| Reti Opening | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Reti Opening Polish Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Modern Defense with | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Reti Opening Queens Gambit Invitation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Van Geet Opening Reversed Nimzowitsch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Reti Opening Sicilian Invitation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 3 | 0 |
| Losing | 5 | 1 |