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Frederico Matsuura FM

Username: FredyMatsuura

Location: Curitiba/Pr

Playing Since: 2012-11-23 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟♟♟♟

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Rapid: 2470
101W / 58L / 20D
Blitz: 2241
9711W / 7986L / 1161D
Bullet: 2007
8635W / 8303L / 373D

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.


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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
Rating by Year201620172018201920202021202220232024202523221582YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

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%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 39 1
Losing 13 0