Overview
FelixKuznetsov is a FIDE Master (FM) and a fast-paced chess specialist whose playground is the clock — Blitz is the preferred time control. Known for long, grinding wins and an uncanny ability to stay calm under time pressure, Felix combines tactical sharpness with endgame patience. Search engines should pick up keywords like Felix Kuznetsov chess, FIDE Master, blitz specialist, Sicilian, Caro-Kann, and Maróczy Bind.
- Name: FelixKuznetsov
- Title: FIDE Master (FM)
- Preferred time control: Blitz (plays the majority of games at lightning speed)
- Peak blitz form: 2832 (2025-11-29) — a highlight of an intense 2025 run
Playing Style & Key Strengths
Felix is an endgame-minded tactician: many games go the distance and often finish in complex technical play rather than quick tactical skirmishes. Opponents beware — Felix's comeback instincts are real.
- Endgame frequency: high (most games steer toward long, strategic conclusions)
- Avg moves per decisive game: ~77 moves — the marathon type, not bullet sprints
- Comeback rate after difficulties: 88.46% — fights on and recovers remarkably well
- Win rate after losing material: ~64% — resourceful under pressure
- Longest winning streak: 13 games; current streak: 1
Openings & Favorite Lines
Felix favors sharp, fighting systems both as White and Black. He has excellent results in several Sicilian lines and isn't afraid to play offbeat choices like the Bird when it promises practical chances.
- Bird Opening — strong record and practical surprises (Bird Opening)
- Sicilian Defense (Closed, Moscow, Najdorf, Accelerated Dragon variations) — a core part of the repertoire (Sicilian Defense)
- Caro‑Kann: Exchange Variation — used with reliable scoring
- Scandinavian Defense — good scoring in blitz play
- Often opens with 1.e4 (most frequent first move), but mixes in 1.f4 to keep opponents honest
Notable opening success: Maróczy Bind setups in the Accelerated Dragon yield a strong win rate — a trademark line to study if you enjoy squeeze-style victories. Maróczy Bind
Career Highlights & Memorable Moments
From long winning streaks to rapid recoveries after setbacks, Felix's 2025 season has plenty of highlights. Strong blitz runs in late 2025 produced career-best performances and many entertaining games.
- Consistent blitz performer across Autumn–Winter 2025, including a hot streak in November
- Multiple clean wins in tactical skirmishes and a knack for squeezing wins from endgames
- Frequent decisive games — draws are rare compared with the decisive flair
Watch a typical Felix game (abridged):
Rivals, Routine & Fun Facts
Felix plays a lot at prime time — evening hours see the strongest form, but the 16:00 hour shows unusually high conversion rates (perfect in sample). Opponents tend to remember him as the player who refuses easy draws and will grind you down in the endgame.
- Most-played opponent (friendly rivalry): asdzzz1 — 24 games
- Best days to challenge Felix: Sundays and Saturdays show the strongest win rates
- Average first capture occurs around move 6 — methodical middle-game battles follow
- Early resignations: practically zero — Felix plays on to the end
Fun aside: if chess had a marathon division, Felix would bring snacks and a thermos.
Quick References & Placeholders
- Peak Blitz Rating: 2832 (2025-11-29)
- Sample opening study: Sicilian Defense
- Profile rival link: asdzzz1