Frant Kenji (aka FRANTetzz)
Meet Frant Kenji, a chess adventurer navigating the 64 squares with a flair that’s sometimes brilliant, sometimes baffling, but never boring. Known online as FRANTetzz, this player has been making waves, especially in the Rapid format where their rating rocketed all the way up to an impressive 560 as of June 2025. That’s faster than a knight’s leap and more surprising than a queen trap!
Frant’s chess journey reflects steady growth punctuated by moments of sheer tactical fireworks. From a modest Rapid starting rating of 173 in late 2023, they’ve climbed the ladder to dominate with a win-to-loss record in Rapid games of 189 wins to 152 losses. They name the King's Pawn Opening as their most trusted weapon in rapid battles, boasting a solid 51.43% win rate there — and even better in the King's Knight Variation with 60%.
Blitz and Bullet are trickier territories for Frant, with peak ratings of 280 and 320 respectively—solid but a clear signal that their strength lies in calculated Rapid and Daily games. Don’t mistake slow as weak, though; their Daily rating topped 626, showing patience pays off big time. They certainly know how to keep cool: their best time to conquer opponents is around 1 AM, when the rest of us are dreaming of checkmates in our sleep.
Playing Style & Personality
- Prefers deeper, thoughtful games — averaging about 47 moves per win, proving long battles are their playground.
- Fairly balanced results whether holding White or Black pieces, with a slightly better White win rate (~52%).
- Sometimes tempted to resign early (about 24% of losing games), probably to save energy for the next epic comeback.
- Has a comeback rate exceeding 50%, hinting at a resilient spirit who doesn't give up without a fight.
- A tilt factor of 9 means they keep their cool better than many—at least most of the time.
Notable Recent Battles
One recent victory saw Frant pulling off a crafty King's Pawn Opening defense, forcing opponents to resign in the nick of time — a masterful endgame showcase aired live on Chess.com. Although losses do happen, like a swift defeat by "undertakerxxxx" through the Petrov's Defense Classical Variation, these are mere stepping stones for the rising warrior.
Opponents Beware!
Frant has a peculiar knack for dismantling certain foes with perfect 100% win rates against players like h0tsh0t69 and betomusi. Meanwhile, others manage to pull off unexpected wins, keeping Frant on their toes. Opponents beware — underestimating FRANTetzz could be your last move.
Whether wielding the Scandinavian Defense or weaving through the Queen’s Pawn variations, this player's game is a blend of bold openness and strategic patience — sometimes a calculated dance, other times a wild gambit, but always entertaining.
To sum it up: Frant Kenji is the kind of player who turns every match into a story worth telling — full of surprises, resilience, and a sprinkle of chess mischief. Keep an eye on FRANTetzz, because this rising star is just getting started!
