FarzyPlaysChess

About FarzyPlaysChess

FarzyPlaysChess is a charismatic chess streamer who turns fast games into a party. Known for bullet battles, quick tactics, and chat banter, Farzy invites viewers to learn, laugh, and occasionally blame the clock.

Streaming & Community

As a streamer, Farzy blends practical ideas with playful commentary. The channel focuses on Bullet play, with chat-driven analysis, viewer challenges, and a growing community of fellow chess fans.

• Engages with chat during rapid-fire matches
• Regular Bullet streams with bite-sized tactics
• Community-driven challenges and friendly rivalries

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Milestones & Highlights

From a modest start in 2012, Farzy climbed through Blitz and Bullet into the modern era of streaming. Peak moments include a Bullet peak rating of 1772 in September 2025 and Blitz peak of 1746 in August 2025, with Rapid peaking at 1816 in December 2024 and Daily peaking at 1353 in 2023.

To visualize the journey, you can check a rating chart placeholder:

Notable placeholder stat: 1772 (2025-09-30)

Opening Performance

Farzy shows versatility across openings. In Blitz, the Scandinavian Defense stands out with a 59.54% win rate (173 games), while the Scotch Game delivers a solid 53.29% across 426 games. In Bullet, the Amazon Attack and Scotch Game are frequent choices with solid results.

• Blitz – Scandinavian Defense: 173 games, 103W / 65L / 5D (59.54%)
• Blitz – Scotch Game: 426 games, 227W / 176L / 23D (53.29%)
• Bullet – Amazon Attack: 659 games, 324W / 307L / 28D (49.17%)
• Bullet – Scotch Game: 412 games, 203W / 188L / 21D (49.27%)
• Daily and Rapid openings include Center Game, D00 and C45 family with notable results

For deeper exploration, see the opening sections: Scandinavian Defense

Playing Style & Time Control

Farzy leans into endgames, with endgames accounting for about 70.38% of games in some formats. White and Black win rates hover around the high 40s to mid-50s, and the pace often stretches toward long, strategic battles.

• Endgame frequency: 70.38%
• Avg moves per win: ~67.5; per loss: ~66.5
• Preferred time control: Bullet
• Peak ratings across formats: Bullet 1772, Blitz 1746, Rapid 1816

Community & Opponents

Farzy's circle includes a roster of frequent opponents such as shlumpino, borec2022, chan_eden, backnnotorious, and 1_hugh_1. The channel tracks head-to-heads with these rivals, revealing a lively landscape of wins and lessons learned.

• Most played opponents: shlumpino (78 games), borec2022 (75), chan_eden (66), backnnotorious (53), 1_hugh_1 (49)

Streaks & Psychology

Streaks tell a story: the longest winning streak recorded is 14, while the longest losing streak is 13. The channel also notes a tilt factor and best times of day to play, adding a playful psychological edge to the chess journey.

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