Nicholas Rosenthal NM

Nicholas Rosenthal (Frolik67)

National Master Extraordinaire

Nicholas Rosenthal, better known in the online blitz arenas as Frolik67, is a National Master with a flair for tactical fireworks and jaw-dropping comebacks. Their chess career reads like a thrilling novel, peppered with rapid ascents, epic victories, and the occasional humbling defeat—or as Nicholas calls it, "learning moments."

With peak ratings soaring to 2859 in bullet and 2784 in blitz, Nicholas is no stranger to cursor-smashing speed and razor-sharp instincts. Their gameplay is a thrilling rollercoaster featuring a spectacular longest winning streak of 58 games—proof that they can not only hold their own but crush the competition with consistent brilliance.

Nicholas is a sly expert of the French Defense Classical Steinitz Boleslavsky Variation and the Caro-Kann Defense Advance, favorite battlegrounds where pieces dance in deadly symphonies of strategy and surprises.

This player isn’t just about calculations; their style is marked by a whopping 59.49% comeback rate, meaning if they lose a piece, do not count them out—they’re plotting your defeat with mischievous precision. With an average of over 52 moves per win, Nicholas prefers a well-fought battle where every pawn push and knight leap counts.

Off the board, Nicholas can likely be found contemplating which coffee to drink before storming the 12:00 PM hot zone—their statistically best time to play—armed with a cup of caffeine and an unyielding spirit.

Did You Know?

• White pieces deliver a stronger punch with a 64.12% win rate.
• Their game often ends in resignation—probably because opponents know when they’re beaten!
• Despite being a master of bullet and blitz, Nicholas’ rapid and daily games show a steady, thoughtful side.

Recent Highlight:

Just this November 25, 2023, Frolik67 dazzled the chess.com crowd by winning with the black pieces using the French Defense Classical Steinitz Boleslavsky Variation, prevailing by time against a 2576-rated opponent. Speed, strategy, and nerves of steel—Nicholas showed all three.

When not checkmating foes or perfecting openings, Nicholas might be secretly plotting world domination with a knight and a rook... or just streaming their games for the entertainment of chess nerds worldwide.

Frolik67: “I don’t always win, but when I do, it’s fast and furious.”