Farand Farand

Farand Farand (FarandBro)

FarandBro is a rapidly evolving chess enthusiast whose journey through the 64 squares has been nothing short of a rollercoaster ride. Known for a fighting spirit and an affinity for the Queen's Pawn Opening variations—especially the Horwitz Defense where they boast a 60% win rate—Farand brings a quirky blend of creative aggression and stubborn resilience to every game.

Playing Style & Stats

With a current peak rapid rating of 562 achieved just last spring 2025, Farand tends to enjoy a good tussle rather than a swift knockout. Their endgames are not shy either, appearing in over 62% of victories, with solid tactical awareness reflected in an impressive 70% comeback rate after tough spots. But beware: a losing streak of 10 games once tested their mettle, resulting in a tilt factor of 10 (which means serious contemplation—and maybe a coffee break—was required).

Whether it's rapid, blitz, bullet, or daily chess, FarandBro handles all formats with a certain charm, though rapid remains their playground of choice, with nearly 320 games played in 2025 alone. Wins and losses hover evenly around 50%, proving every match is a battle, not a walk in the park.

Notable Openings

• Rapid: Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense (9W-5L-1D; 60% wins), Englund Gambit (6W-4L; 60%)
• Blitz: Queens Pawn Opening and London System shine, with some perfect 100% win records in small sample sizes.
• Bullet: Van t Kruijs Opening gets the nod, scoring a 100% win rate here despite limited games.
• Daily: Nimzowitsch Defense—because who doesn't love a tricky defense that confuses both sides?

Psychology & Patterns

FarandBro prefers playing in the late afternoon—a perfect time when the win rate peaks at an incredible 100% around 5 PM. Early mornings and weekends bring a fairly balanced win percentage, but Thursdays and Tuesdays are apparently sacred “chess nap” days with win rates dipping into the 20-30% range.

Known to resign early just under 5% of the time, this player doesn't give up lightly, battling sometimes to 67 moves in a loss or savoring a typical 50-move win. White pieces deliver roughly 50% success while Black pieces pose a slightly bigger challenge with closer to 43% wins.

Recent Highlights

FarandBro recently triumphed over “man_ish024” by resignation in a rapid-paced live chess encounter, executing an elegant Italian Game with tactical finesse captured in the brilliant game replay. That win epitomizes Farand’s style: persistence, strategic positioning, and a flair for forcing opponents into tough spots with precision.

While losses happen—as they do to “hamanariman123” and tougher-rated opponents—Farand keeps bouncing back with a resilient 39% rejuvenation rate after losing pieces, showing that even when down material, the fight is far from over.

Fun Facts

• Longest winning streak: 6 games. Longest losing streak: 10 games. Someone knows how to celebrate victory and learn from defeat.
• Most played opponent “zakimurzani” holds a grudging 15.38% win rate against FarandBro. Time for a rematch?
• Despite some ups and downs, Farand's average rapid rating hovers around 350-450, showing steady improvement and an appetite for challenges.
• The occasional villain of the story: a mysterious tilt factor that begs the question—coffee before chess or chess before coffee?

Whether you're a casual player or a seasoned competitor, Farand Farand’s games offer a showcase of bravery, calculated risk-taking, and a dash of unpredictability that makes chess endlessly entertaining. Keep an eye on FarandBro—you might just see an underdog climbing the ranks with a smile and a knight’s gambit up the sleeve.