The Name Behind the Handle
FarewellToKings2112 is a chess battler with impeccable music taste. The handle nods to two classic Rush albums, and the games play out like a prog rock epic: long, shifting, and full of unexpected time changes. Since 2016, this account has stacked up tens of thousands of games and developed a serious love for bullet chess.
A Decade of Grinding
The journey began near 1,400 in blitz and under 900 in bullet. By 2026, FarewellToKings2112 had climbed to a peak blitz rating of 3004 (2026-08-31) and a bullet peak of 2845 (2026-04-15). The path was never linear. The chart below captures a decade of relentless play.
There were dark days, including a jaw dropping 139 game losing streak. There were also glorious surges, like a 26 game winning streak and an 88.86 percent comeback rate. This player simply refuses to leave the arena quietly.
Opening Repertoire
FarewellToKings2112 is a loyal student of the Caro-Kann Defense, playing it in more than 9,500 blitz games. The Sicilian Defense Moscow Variation and the Amazon Attack also make frequent appearances. As White, 1.e4 rules the day, often leading to sharp tactical battles.
Fierce Rivalries
Every great player needs a nemesis. For FarewellToKings2112, that role belongs to malakismayil, who faced this Rush fan 1,127 times. FarewellToKings2112 holds the edge with 569 wins, 473 losses, and 85 draws. Other frequent foes include dio-samaaaaaaaaaaa, karatebaby, and totumsimul.
By the Numbers
- More than 60,000 rated blitz games. The volume alone deserves a standing ovation.
- Bullet is the preferred time control, with a winning record and a 2,845 peak.
- Wins last nearly 79 moves on average, so bring snacks for the endgame.
- Early resignation rate sits at just 1.78 percent. This player fights until the last pawn falls.
- Prime time is 19:00, when the comeback rate reaches its peak.