Fernando Bolaños Soza FM

Fernando Bolaños Soza (aka ferch1ni)

Fernando Bolaños Soza, proudly holding the title of FIDE Master, is a force to be reckoned with on the chessboard. Known in the chess world by the handle ferch1ni, Fernando combines strategic brilliance with the lightning-fast reflexes of a seasoned blitz and bullet virtuoso.

Starting with a humble blitz rating near 1180 in early 2020, Fernando catapulted to a peak blitz rating of 2552 by September 2024 — a testament to his relentless dedication and tactical prowess. His bullet rating reached an even more staggering peak of 2637 in January 2025, making him a nightmare for opponents scrambling against the clock.

Fernando’s style is an eccentric mix of patience and aggression. He rarely resigns early (early resignation rate: 0.79%), preferring to wrestle in fiery endgames which occur at an impressive frequency of nearly 83%. On average, his games stretch close to 75 moves, proving that he’s not just here for a quick checkmate but for the long tactical grind — the kind that makes lesser mortals contemplate switching to checkers.

Notorious for his incredible comeback rate of 87.8%, Fernando is the kind of player who laughs in the face of adversity — losing a piece? No problem, he wins nearly half of such games anyway! His psychological resilience is as sharp as his openings, though his tilt factor of 10 suggests that even masters have their "oops" moments.

Speaking of openings, "Top Secret" seems to be his go-to repertoire across all time controls, with a respectable win rate hovering around 50% in lightning-fast games and a slightly better 52% in bullet. No one knows exactly what he plays, but it sure keeps opponents guessing.

As the sun rises around noon, Fernando's mind peaks perfectly for battles on the 64 squares, boasting the highest win rate at 12 PM — a good time to challenge him, if you dare! Saturdays and Fridays provide higher chances for a win, so it's no surprise that his weekend rivals are often left speechless.

When not pulverizing opponents in rapid-fire bullet or blitz showdowns, Fernando tries his hand at daily chess, where his modest 1393 rating hints he might be using those games to test new strategies—or simply to take a break from his blitzing frenzy.

His most recent victories show a tactical flair in sharp Sicilian Defense battles and Caro-Kann skirmishes, winning games on time and by resignation alike, proving that he can triumph with style or stroke of luck.

Fun Fact:

Fernando's longest winning streak is an awe-inspiring 33 games — that’s a whole month of bragging rights and probably a sore wrist from too many mouse clicks!

Whether you're a casual player or a hardcore competitor, watching ferch1ni work his magic is a reminder that chess isn’t just a game — it’s a thrilling rollercoaster of strategy, speed, and pure willpower.