fastnfar: The Speedy Strategist
Meet fastnfar, a relentless chess adventurer whose battlefield spans Bullet, Rapid, Blitz, and Daily formats. Not quite a Grandmaster (yet), but definitely a master of rapid-fire decisions and unexpected comebacks! Known in the chess realm for embracing the chaos of Bullet games with a peak rating of 726, fastnfar combines tactical flair with a pinch of unpredictability.
Career Highlights & Style
Fastnfar's chess journey is a thrilling rollercoaster. Starting humble with ratings around 200 in Bullet, they quickly climbed to a fiery 726 at the height of 2021. Despite occasional dips (because everyone loves a good plot twist), fastnfar consistently battles it out like a gladiator, wielding openings such as the King's Pawn Opening and French Defense with a respectable winning touch (up to 75% in some lines!).
With a longest winning streak of 10 games and an admirable comeback rate of nearly 77%, fastnfar clearly never surrenders easily—even when losing a piece. Early resignations are rare (just 4.3%), proving perseverance is their middle name.
On The Clock & Off The Board
Known for playing best around 11:00 AM (so set your alarms!), fastnfar enjoys the adrenaline rush of Bullet chess but also delves deep into Rapid and Daily games for those marathon strategic battles. With an average of about 57 moves to victory, patience rewards this player as much as lightning-fast reflexes.
Opening the Book
Fastnfar’s favorite opening playground is the King’s Pawn, often mixing in spicier lines like the Leonardis and Kings Knight Variations, showing both classical respect and a taste for variety. They have a particular fondness for the French Defense in Bullet, boasting an impressive 75% win rate—clearly proving "why fight when you can defend and counterattack?"
Recent Adventures
In the latest battles, fastnfar claimed a swift Bullet victory on December 5, 2024, employing a sneaky early f3 move to break the stalemate and secure a win—like a ninja striking before you know it. Their last defeat was also on December 5, 2024, losing on time in a tense game that shows even speedsters can face the clock's wrath.
Personality Snapshot
Fastnfar combines grit and wit, always ready to outmaneuver opponents with unexpected tactics and a dash of daring. With a tilt factor of 9, it seems they keep their cool under pressure, only slightly flustered when things go sideways. With an enthusiastic approach, this player is the embodiment of fast—and far-reaching—chess fun.
So, whether you’re up for a hyper-speed Bullet duel or a strategic Rapid tussle, look out for fastnfar: the nimble knight of the digital chessboard wielding speed, strategy, and just the right amount of unpredictability.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| macm303 | 0W / 22L / 0D | View Games |
| larsbongus | 3W / 4L / 0D | View Games |
| abcdfhaikshb | 2W / 3L / 0D | View Games |
| adel489 | 3W / 1L / 1D | View Games |
| motq | 0W / 4L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 562 | 423 | 241 | |
| 2023 | 681 | 376 | 489 | 241 |
| 2022 | 638 | 472 | 400 | |
| 2021 | 569 | 387 | 502 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1W / 3L / 0D | 1W / 4L / 0D | 45.2 |
| 2023 | 70W / 61L / 3D | 52W / 69L / 9D | 64.3 |
| 2022 | 79W / 62L / 12D | 57W / 83L / 11D | 69.8 |
| 2021 | 161W / 176L / 35D | 171W / 168L / 25D | 64.6 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 336 | 162 | 146 | 28 | 48.2% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation | 68 | 27 | 31 | 10 | 39.7% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 52 | 23 | 28 | 1 | 44.2% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 39 | 17 | 19 | 3 | 43.6% |
| Philidor Defense | 36 | 16 | 18 | 2 | 44.4% |
| Alekhines Defense | 33 | 19 | 14 | 0 | 57.6% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 32 | 14 | 14 | 4 | 43.8% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 30 | 17 | 10 | 3 | 56.7% |
| Bishops Opening | 22 | 6 | 16 | 0 | 27.3% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 60.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Pawn Opening Levitsky Attack | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Alekhines Defense Normal Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| French Defense Steinitz Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| English Opening Kings English Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bishops Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kings Gambit Accepted Fischer Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 33 | 19 | 13 | 1 | 57.6% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 12 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 41.7% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 12 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 60.0% |
| Petrovs Defense | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 33.3% |
| French Defense | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 60.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Nimzowitsch Defense | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Petrovs Defense Classical Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Indian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| French Defense Knight Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Vienna Game Falkbeer Vienna Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 10 | 1 |
| Losing | 9 | 0 |