Nikita Fedotov FM

Nikita Fedotov (Feegus)

FIDE Master Extraordinaire

Nikita Fedotov, known in the chess world as Feegus, is a fierce FIDE Master whose rapid tactical mind and dogged persistence on the 64 squares have earned them both respect and occasional bewilderment among their opponents.

Chess Journey and Style

Starting from a modest blitz rating around 1986 in late 2016, Feegus quickly climbed up the ranks, peaking at a remarkable 2767 blitz rating in mid-2024 — a rating that could make even grandmasters sweat a little.

Despite a penchant for early resignation rates just under 1%, Feegus is a warrior in endgames, engaging in them over 81% of the time, and they have an enviably high comeback rate of nearly 88%, showing a resilience that would make Rocky Balboa proud.

Known to thrive in the quiet hours of the night (3 AM is the sweet spot), they wield openings so secretive their opponents often joke about clandestine government involvement.

Playing Preferences and Memorable Stats

• Preferred Weapon: "Top Secret" openings (almost 7,700 blitz games dedicated to this mysterious repertoire)
• Favorite Time Controls: Blitz and Bullet, where Feegus’s lightning-fast calculations really shine
• Blitz Record: Over 3,600 wins vs. nearly the same number of losses—making every game a nail-biter
• Bullet Prowess: Almost 52% win rate in bullet, proving they really do think faster than most humans
• Psychological Fortitude: A somewhat notorious tilt factor of 18, but who doesn’t when the clock ticks down!

Notable Recent Games

In their latest triumph on June 2, 2025, Feegus masterfully dispatched opponent Destoyer2009 with the Queen’s Gambit Accepted, winning by resignation after a series of sharp moves and precise calculations.

However, even greats falter. On May 29, 2025, Feegus was bested by Champion_path7 in a tense battle involving the Grunfeld Defense Exchange Classical Variation, reminding everyone that every chess hero has their off days.

Personality and Fun Facts

Feegus is not just a chess machine; they also have a whimsical gaming style that some describe as "calculating genius with a splash of unpredictability." Their win patterns suggest they’re partial to playing their best chess at odd hours, probably fueled by drinking suspiciously strong coffee or sheer adrenaline.

With a longest winning streak of 12 games and a longest losing streak of 18 (hey, even legends have bad Mondays), Feegus is a true gladiator of the board.

Summary

Nikita Fedotov aka Feegus is a chess warrior with a flair for secrets, a heart for comebacks, and a lightning-quick mind honed to blitz perfection. Watch out if you face this FIDE Master at 3 AM—you might just lose your queen, your rook, and your dignity.