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Fenil Shah IM

Fenil1995 Chicago Since 2015 (Active) Chess.com ♟♟♟♟♟♟
54.9% W 40.8% L 4.3% D
Bullet
2544
5589W 4218L 441D
Blitz
2345
120W 45L 8D
Rapid
2032
29W 0L 1D
Daily
1443
7W 8L 0D

Fenil Shah, the Bullet-Speed International Master

Fenil Shah, known online as Fenil1995, is a FIDE-titled International Master whose chess profile combines serious calculation with an apparent refusal to let the clock relax. Bullet is clearly the preferred battlefield, where decisions arrive faster than most players can finish saying “check.”

Playing Style

Fenil’s results suggest an energetic, tactical approach. The database records more than 10,000 analyzed games, with a strong preference for dynamic positions and frequent endgames. As White, the win rate is 58.32%, while the Black win rate stands at 53.45%, showing plenty of confidence from either side of the board.

The Sicilian Defense and Caro-Kann Defense feature prominently in the repertoire. In bullet, Fenil has particularly impressive results with the Czech Defense, while the Caro-Kann has also delivered consistently positive results. The queen is the most common checking piece, which is a polite way of saying that Fenil often prefers tactical fireworks to quiet gardening.

Online Chess Record

  • Bullet: 5,550 wins, 4,167 losses, and 437 draws
  • Blitz: 239 wins, 61 losses, and 18 draws
  • Rapid: 167 wins, 9 losses, and 8 draws
  • Longest winning streak: 27 games
  • Comeback rate: 83.39% after difficult positions

Rapid chess is another standout area, with a notably strong overall record. Still, bullet remains Fenil’s natural habitat, where the difference between a brilliant move and an accidental mouse gesture can be measured in milliseconds.

Performance Snapshot

Fenil’s bullet performance rose sharply over the years, reaching a peak of 2,748 in the supplied records. The statistics also show a healthy ability to recover after losing material, with a win rate above 53% in games where a piece was lost. That is either exceptional resilience or a well-tested belief that the opponent will eventually panic first.

For a visual look at the long bullet journey, explore the chart below.

Legacy at the Board

As an International Master, Fenil Shah brings established over-the-board strength to an online record packed with speed, tactics, and endurance. Whether navigating a sharp opening or surviving a chaotic endgame, Fenil1995 plays the sort of chess that keeps both the opponent and the clock under constant pressure.

Bio last updated 2026-09-16