Felix Felix (aka felixsquared)
Felix is a blitz and rapid chess adventurer with a flair for the dramatic — and sometimes for resignation (but hey, everyone has their "off" days!). With a peak blitz rating of 1037 back in 2020, and a rapid peak just a smidge below at 1017, Felix lives to prove that consistency is an overrated concept. His daily chess might not be his cup of tea (last stint: 6 straight losses, ouch!), but his rapid games show a fighter who can hang in there and often snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.
Playing Style and Personality
Known for a surprisingly high comeback rate (~63%), Felix is the kind of player who embraces chaos and thrives when the going gets tough. Losing a piece? No problem! Felix still manages to win 44% of those battles — probably leaving opponents wondering if they missed a move or two. Given his modest 5.5% early resignation rate, it seems Felix prefers to explore the board fully before throwing in the towel, except when the queen says “nope.”
Favorite Openings (and Occasional Gambits Gone Wild)
- Pirc Defense: Felix has danced through this opening over 320 times in blitz alone, claiming victory more often than not (about a 54% win rate), which is handy for someone who’s also dabbled in the modern variations and Czech defenses.
- Rapid play loves the Pirc too: Nearly 60% win rate here, showing true devotion to the less-trodden paths on the chessboard.
- Unexpected gambits: Felix’s engagement with openings like the Englund Gambit suggests a player who enjoys confusing the opponent early on — and possibly themselves at times.
The Stats That Tell Tales
Felix has battled in nearly 2,000 blitz games, with wins and losses almost neck and neck, and demonstrated a peculiar preference for playing his best games at 3 AM — a time when the rest of the world probably shouldn’t be making critical decisions (but hey, Felix makes it work!). He wins more often with Black (49.7%) than White (47.1%), flipping the usual script of white’s traditional advantage.
His longest winning streak is an impressive 8 games, while the longest losing streak had a painful 10 games — the emotional roller coaster of chess, depicted beautifully in one player.
Recent Highlights
In a recent blitz battle against user nurda_s, Felix sealed victory by resignation, showcasing patience and precision in a classy English Opening. He’s also displayed tactical prowess and time management by winning a game on time against axrtg just days later.
Opponent Encounters
Felix has a love-hate relationship with some opponents, flaunting 100% win rates against many regular foes (sorry cesarpaulocastor, only 37.5% back at you!). Whether it’s friendly rivalries or fierce battles, felixsquared brings passion and excitement to every match played.
Summary
Felix Felix isn't your typical grandmaster-in-waiting — unless grandmasters start specializing in epic comebacks, time pressure heroics, and a cavalier approach to gambits. A tactical player with a heart full of fight (and occasionally a penchant for taking risks that keep spectators on the edge), Felix reminds us that chess is as much about the journey as the rating.
So next time you see felixsquared queue up, remember to buckle in — it's not just a game, it's an adventure!
