Frederico "FredyMatsuura" Matsuura
FIDE Master | Blitz and Bullet Specialist
Frederico Matsuura, known in the chess world as FredyMatsuura, is no ordinary player. Holding the title of FIDE Master, Fredy has dedicating countless hours to the battlefield of 64 squares, particularly thriving under the time pressure of blitz and bullet chess. If lightning-fast decision making were a sport, Fredy would be its undisputed champion (at least among mortals).
Rating & Achievements
His peak ratings tell an exciting tale of steady growth and thrilling battles. Fredy reached a blistering 2442 in blitz chess as recently as March 2025. In bullet, he’s no less impressive, with a peak just shy of 2360. While rapid chess is not his strongest suit, he still hit a respectable 2148, proving his skills are well-rounded.
Playing Style & Strengths
Frederico’s games often feature deep endgames - a testament to his endurance and strategic understanding, with an endgame frequency of over 75%. He’s a resilient fighter, boasting an astonishing comeback rate of 80.71%, meaning when the going gets tough, Fredy gets going – clawing his way back from material deficits and stressful positions.
While his average moves per win hover around 66, Fredy’s games are not short sprints but rather thrilling marathons, where every move is a calculated step towards victory or the occasional dramatic flare-up.
True to the warrior nature of bullet and blitz, he’s not known for early resignations (only 1.64%), so don't expect him to throw in the towel—even when pawns are flying and the clock is screaming.
Signature Openings
Fredy has a couple of opening strategies he wields with deadly precision. While some remain classified as "Top Secret" (probably because opponents would faint watching his finesse), he's also mastered lines like the Queen’s Indian Defense Nimzowitsch Attack in blitz with a 100% win rate! His bullet specialty includes aggressive weapons like Alekhine’s Defense aggressiveness and the Slav Defense’s trusted solidity.
Battle Record & Rivalries
With over 18,500 blitz games alone, his record boasts 9,617 wins against 7,832 losses and 1,138 draws—a truly battle-hardened contestant who never shies away from a challenge. His bullet stats are similarly fierce with 8,471 wins to 8,145 losses.
His sworn enemies turned rivals include "peperony11" (57 games) and "kaspmagalpha" (54 games) – fierce bouts likely filled with both terrors and triumphs.
The Human Behind The Moves
Fredy’s psychological resilience is on point, with a low tilt factor of 13, meaning he's usually calm enough to sip coffee after a brutal blunder, rather than throw his mouse out the window. His best time of day for chess is 22:00 – probably when he's recharging on snacks and unleashing mental fury on the virtual battlefield.
Recent Glories and Setbacks
Fredy’s recent victories are a spectacle. On June 4th, 2025, he dazzled opponents with brilliant checkmates executed against top players like ezgiciim and checkerslover911, showcasing his knack for both tactical genius and graceful domination. Of course, no warrior goes unscathed — his most recent loss came on June 5th, 2025, falling to samkhan252 on time, a reminder that even legends can lose a race against the clock.
Conclusion
Whether under the crushing pressure of the bullet time control or the slightly more relaxed blitz, Frederico "FredyMatsuura" Matsuura is a chess gladiator with a blend of strategy, speed, and resilience. Fans and opponents alike watch his games for a mix of inspiring precision and nail-biting excitement. After all, it’s not just about winning or losing—it’s about delivering a show where every second counts and every move tells a story.
Positive Aspects of Your Recent Games
Frederico, you have shown strong understanding and execution in your recent wins, especially in the openings you favor, such as the Slav Defense and Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation. Key strengths include:
- Solid opening preparation as evidenced by your efficient play in opening lines like the Semi-Slav and Alapin variations.
- Effective use of tactical opportunities, particularly when you capitalized on opponent mistakes to create decisive attacks.
- Good time management in blitz format, allowing you to maintain pressure without falling behind on the clock.
- Strong positional awareness demonstrated in controlling central squares and key files, which often translated into material or positional advantages.
Areas to Focus On for Improvement
While your play is strong, there are some areas that when improved could help raise your rating further and stabilize your results:
- Endgame Technique: In your recent losses, some endgame positions slipped away after complex tactical exchanges. Studying basic endgame concepts and practicing them regularly will improve your conversion rate.
- Handling King Safety: In rapid/blitz games, you occasionally expose your king too early or neglect defenses against piece invasions. Prioritize quick assessment of king safety especially in dynamic positions.
- Opening Consistency: You are proficient in several openings, but broadening the depth of your prep around critical middlegame plans in those lines can prevent opponents from equalizing or gaining initiative.
- Reducing Blunders: Minor inaccuracies and oversight in critical moments (typical in blitz) have cost you key games. Short tactical training sessions can greatly reduce these slips.
- Closing Positions: Attacking in closed or semi-closed positions can be tricky; working on maneuvering and strategy in these setups may yield practical advantages.
Strategic Recommendations
Based on your recent games and rating data, consider these strategic approaches:
- Continue to capitalize on your strengths in openings like the Slav Defense and Alapin Variation but also analyze common responses and surprise weapons your opponents use against you.
- In your tactical play, focus on pattern recognition and calculation accuracy by solving blitz puzzles consistently to build sharper instincts.
- Evaluate games to understand key moments where you lost momentum or allowed initiative shifts, use this insight to improve decision making under time pressure.
- Given a slight recent upward rating trend, maintain consistent study habits and review your losses critically to convert learning into long-term rating gains.
Remember that your overall Strength Adjusted Win Rate around 49.9% shows a solid baseline from which to push for more wins and fewer losses. A well-rounded approach with continued tactical work and endgame practice will serve you well.
Additional Resources
To deepen your knowledge and address the highlighted areas, consider focusing on:
- Strategic endgame manuals or videos emphasizing practical rook and minor piece endings.
- Opening theory updates and middlegame plans for the Semi-Slav and Alapin openings.
- Blitz-specific tactics exercises to sharpen your calculation and pattern recognition under time constraints.
- Game analysis sessions with stronger players or coaches to identify blind spots and alternative plans.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| lucomighty | 1W / 1L / 0D | |
| pillbilly | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| manuaw | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| illllliiillii | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| rayt | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| simondonaldson | 3W / 0L / 0D | |
| usmankhan4495 | 3W / 1L / 0D | |
| peroharry | 0W / 3L / 1D | |
| dobraini | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| jasonchen85 | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| peperony11 | 35W / 22L / 0D | |
| Alexandre Guerreiro | 32W / 22L / 0D | |
| Tom Borvander | 19W / 18L / 4D | |
| chocolate dark | 21W / 18L / 1D | |
| fernandofurman | 23W / 13L / 0D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1853 | 2322 | 2095 | |
| 2024 | 2020 | 2270 | ||
| 2023 | 2175 | 2218 | 1985 | |
| 2022 | 2235 | 2148 | 1809 | |
| 2021 | 2089 | 2077 | 1840 | |
| 2020 | 2139 | 2301 | 1981 | |
| 2019 | 1975 | 2249 | ||
| 2018 | 2182 | 2132 | ||
| 2017 | 1901 | 2026 | ||
| 2016 | 2048 | 2101 | 1582 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 943W / 874L / 44D | 855W / 967L / 50D | 67.4 |
| 2024 | 735W / 682L / 45D | 653W / 747L / 64D | 65.9 |
| 2023 | 589W / 475L / 67D | 545W / 515L / 78D | 69.9 |
| 2022 | 1231W / 1103L / 83D | 1147W / 1180L / 133D | 67.4 |
| 2021 | 1651W / 1406L / 132D | 1469W / 1577L / 168D | 69.2 |
| 2020 | 751W / 679L / 55D | 676W / 718L / 85D | 68.0 |
| 2019 | 1406W / 890L / 127D | 1314W / 1014L / 117D | 69.6 |
| 2018 | 749W / 493L / 38D | 650W / 543L / 71D | 68.2 |
| 2017 | 443W / 326L / 27D | 427W / 337L / 34D | 67.9 |
| 2016 | 1047W / 758L / 38D | 923W / 815L / 61D | 68.4 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slav Defense | 482 | 273 | 182 | 27 | 56.6% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 441 | 216 | 197 | 28 | 49.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 440 | 220 | 195 | 25 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation | 407 | 216 | 167 | 24 | 53.1% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 387 | 193 | 167 | 27 | 49.9% |
| Alekhine Defense | 385 | 201 | 151 | 33 | 52.2% |
| Sicilian Defense | 369 | 187 | 163 | 19 | 50.7% |
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation | 364 | 190 | 161 | 13 | 52.2% |
| Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation | 346 | 162 | 164 | 20 | 46.8% |
| Amazon Attack | 332 | 171 | 137 | 24 | 51.5% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Defense | 862 | 482 | 368 | 12 | 55.9% |
| Alekhine Defense | 789 | 356 | 418 | 15 | 45.1% |
| Amar Gambit | 611 | 294 | 305 | 12 | 48.1% |
| French Defense | 521 | 273 | 238 | 10 | 52.4% |
| Slav Defense | 483 | 264 | 203 | 16 | 54.7% |
| Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted | 375 | 203 | 164 | 8 | 54.1% |
| French Defense: Exchange Variation | 355 | 171 | 174 | 10 | 48.2% |
| Döry Defense | 333 | 166 | 153 | 14 | 49.9% |
| QGD: 3.Nc3 Bb4 | 300 | 161 | 133 | 6 | 53.7% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 289 | 139 | 141 | 9 | 48.1% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QGD: 4.Bg5 Be7 5.cxd5 Nxd5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Slav Defense | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| King's Indian Defense: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Gruenfeld: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| QGD: Exchange, 5.Bg5 c6 6.Qc2 g6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 39 | 1 |
| Losing | 13 | 0 |