Fatih: The Chess Streamer on a Meteoric Rise
Meet Fatih, a streamer whose chess journey looks like a thrilling roller coaster ride with more ups than downs! Starting his online rapid chess escapades in late 2021 at a humble 1483 rating, Fatih has soared past the 2000 mark in rapid and blitz, not to mention punching through 2400+ in bullet by mid-2025.
Rating Highlights
- Rapid: Peaked at 2046 in January 2025.
- Bullet: A blazing 2429 peak in May 2025. Yes, Fatih is basically a bullet machine!
- Blitz: Climbed gracefully to 2194 in April 2024.
- Daily: Cozy peak of 1614 — sometimes even grandmasters need a slower game.
Playing Style & Humor
Fatih combines patience with aggression — averaging around 70 moves per victory in rapid games, showing endurance worthy of a marathon runner and the tactical acuity of a ninja. He’s no quitter either; with an early resignation rate just above 1%, this streamer prefers to wrestle with the opponent till the bitter end.
Despite his serious stats, Fatih’s tilt factor sits at a modest 12, meaning when the chess gods frown, he keeps calm enough to stream and crack jokes!
Favorite Openings
With a penchant for the Reti Opening Sicilian Invitation and Caro Kann Defense in bullet games, Fatih clearly likes to keep his opponents guessing — sometimes even himself! In rapid, he shines brightest in the French Defense Advance Paulsen Attack, where he boasts a whopping 81% win rate.
Impressive Win-Loss Record
Across all time controls, Fatih has racked up over 10,000 wins in bullet alone – a testament to his speed and lightning reflexes. His resilience is further highlighted by an astonishing 85%+ comeback rate, proving he’s never out until the last piece drops.
When to Catch the Stream
If you want to see Fatih at his sharpest, set your alarm for 11 PM (his “Best Time of Day to Play”), when his win rate by hour hits above 58%! (Late nights: the secret sauce?)
Recent Memorable Games
Just recently, on June 1st 2025, Fatih showcased his strategic prowess with a masterclass victory on time in a fiercely fought rapid battle featuring the Reti Opening. Earlier, he checkmated a much lower-rated opponent in a swift and sweet game that would make any streamer proud.
Fans and Foes
Fatih’s streaming crowd can often be heard cheering his longest winning streak of 24 games, but don’t be fooled — he’s also no stranger to a manageable losing run. Opponents beware: this tactical shark knows how to bounce back with a come-from-behind 85% success rate after losing material!
In short: Fatih streams, slays, and sometimes blunders — but always with style. Follow his journey and you might learn a few tricks... or at least get some quality entertainment!