Richard Duijn - FIDE Master
Richard Duijn, also known by the username fmrini, is a notable chess player who has proudly earned the title of FIDE Master. A master of both the clock and the board, Richard has been weaving his tactical spells primarily in blitz, rapid, and bullet chess formats with exceptional success.
Starting his visible rating journey back in 2017, Richard quickly ramped up his Blitz rating from the high 1900s to an impressive peak of over 2480 in 2024. Never one to shy away from the rapid pace of bullet chess, he hit a bullet max rating of 2448 in 2020 and continues to impress across all time controls.
Known for a longest winning streak of 17 games and currently on a hot streak of 3 consecutive wins, Richard's style mixes deep endgame prowess (played in over 83% of his games) with a high tactical awareness, boasting an incredible 100% win rate after losing a piece—clearly nobody enjoys gifting him material!
Richard's average games are a proper marathon, with wins lasting about 82 moves and losses stretching even further—showing determination, stubbornness, or possibly just an uncanny ability to keep things complicated. His win rates show a slight preference for white with 53.6%, but don’t be fooled: black pieces bring out serious fighting spirit as well.
Whether it’s late evening or the early hours (any time between midnight and 1 AM especially looks like his prime time with a stunning 75% win rate), Richard Duijn is there on the digital battlefield, practicing the universal chess ritual: checkmating opponents while having a bit of fun.
Opponents beware: many have tasted Richard’s chess prowess firsthand—some with 100% loss rates on their record! And if you’re wondering about his favorite opening, Richard keeps it Top Secret, with nearly 13,000 blitz games under his belt using this mysterious strategy.
In short, Richard Duijn is a formidable FIDE Master whose game is equal parts gritty endgames, tactical brilliance, and a timing sense that would make any clock proud. Whether you’re playing in blitz or rapid, facing Richard is never just a game—it’s an adventure filled with surprises, resilience, and maybe a little wizardry.