Fabian Pereira CM

Fabian Pereira (Username: Fdpo95)

Candidate Master - The Rising Strategist

Fabian Pereira, known in the chess world by the enigmatic handle Fdpo95, is a formidable Candidate Master recognized by FIDE. Fabian’s journey through the battlefield of 64 squares is nothing short of an epic saga with peaks and valleys, attacks and defenses, victories and—and let's not forget—the occasional graceful defeat.

With a peak bullet rating tantalizingly close to the grandmaster stratosphere at 2767 (achieved in November 2024), and a blitz peak rating soaring to 2717 earlier that same year, Fabian definitely knows how to keep their opponents on their toes. Opponents have often been left wondering if Fabian’s secret weapon might just be an uncanny ability to bounce back from adversity, boasting an impressive comeback rate near 90%.

Playing Style & Strengths

• Early resignation rate is low at 0.34%, proving Fabian fights till the very last pawn.
• Prefers a long tussle in endgames, occurring in over 85% of games.
• Known for an average of ~84 moves per win, showing Fabian’s patience and resilience.
• A white side win rate of just over 50% while black wins are a touch lower but no less fierce at around 46%.
• Play is most potent in the morning hours around 10 AM, their so-called 'best time to play'—so if you challenge Fabian, you might want to avoid mornings!

Opening Repertoire Highlights

Fabian’s openings can be shrouded in mystery, but there are favorites that stand out.
On the bullet battlefield, Fabian’s preferred choice is labeled Top Secret—a repertoire so guarded, it nets a solid 51% win rate over a thousand games.
The Sicilian Defense in various guises (including Accelerated Dragon and Kan variations) also feature prominently, reflecting Fabian’s appetite for sharp, counterattacking play.
Blitz games show Fabian more experimental with sharp lines like the Sicilian Defense Najdorf and Ruy Lopez Morphy Defense, where the win rates swing wildly but never without excitement.

Statistics That Tell a Tale

Win/Loss/Draw Record: Fabian has secured over 2,600 wins across bullet and blitz combined, truly a testament to their dedication and skill. Sure, losses happen, but thousands of battles fought means thousands of lessons learned. Fabian’s longest winning streak reached an impressive 11 games, and despite a rough patch with a losing streak of 13, the fighting spirit never waned.

Memorable Recent Matches

Most recently, Fabian demonstrated exquisite technique defeating lucas333 with an intricate exchange in the Sicilian Accelerated Dragon Modern Variation, wrapping it up by resignation after a well-executed strategic collapse of the opponent’s defenses.
Not all days are victorious though—losses by time against strong defenses and an unfortunate resignation against tricky opponents like proffesoras serve as reminders that chess, like life, requires humility along with ambition.

Psychological Edge & Playing Personality

Fabian's tilt factor—a measure of emotional resilience in tough spots—is just 13, indicating a composed mind when the pressure is on. Quick to bounce back, Fabian’s psychological trends reveal a player who thrives under pressure and loves the mental challenge that only chess can provide.

Whether clashing in bullet’s fast-paced frenzy or maneuvering in blitz’s tactical skirmishes, Fabian Pereira remains a player to watch—a tantalizing blend of tenacity, skill, and a dash of cunning that might just be enough to take the journey all the way to Grandmaster status. Their legend continues, one move at a time.