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Frederick Schulze

fschulze Chicago Since 2015 (Active) Chess.com ♟♟♟
49.4%- 46.2%- 4.5%
Bullet 1587
577W 505L 45D
Blitz 1682
6501W 6174L 595D
Rapid 1941
109W 39L 10D
Daily 709
2W 4L 0D

Overview

fschulze is a blitz-first chess grinder with a taste for unconventional openings and long tactical fights. With thousands of blitz games on record, this player is best known for fast instincts, a stubborn comeback ability, and an uncanny knack for turning chaotic positions into wins. Expect sharp lines, quick decisions, and the occasional cheeky sacrifice that leaves the opponent asking for a rematch.

  • Username: fschulze
  • Preferred time control: Blitz
  • Very active across formats with a huge blitz sample size and many online marathons

Career Highlights

fschulze climbed from modest beginnings into a fierce online competitor. Notable achievements include long winning streaks, frequent mid-game comebacks, and impressive peaks in faster time controls.

  • Peak blitz performance: 1785 (2025-03-05) (a high-water mark in fast chess)
  • Peak rapid performance: 1941 (2025-12-22) — evidence that the tactical flair carries to longer games
  • Longest winning streak: 27 games
  • Notorious losing streak (kept for humility): 22 games

Playing Style

fschulze favors complicated, dynamic positions where time pressure and tactics decide the outcome. A high comeback rate shows resilience when material or position is lost. Games tend to be decisive rather than drawn, and endings are reached after rich middlegame fights.

  • Early resignation rate: notable but not extreme, usually saves time for the next battle
  • Endgame frequency: common — many games reach endgames after long tactical middlegames
  • Average moves per win: long, patience rewarded; average moves per loss: shorter than wins
  • Strong comeback metrics and decent win-after-losing-piece numbers

Favorite Openings and Trends

fschulze loves to surprise opponents. A few repeat weapons stand out and are used both as White and Black. The Dresden Goblin is a signature choice, while certain Sicilian lines and the Center Game deliver excellent results.

Head-to-Head & Rivalries

fschulze has several repeat opponents and a few recurring rivalries. These matchups often feature dozens of games and evolving opening battles.

  • Most-played opponent: tmgphoenixxx — nearly 100 encounters
  • Other frequent foes: lightningboy9991, rika420, evertonrsilva
  • Notable match record vs tmgphoenixxx: dominant win share across many clashes

Notable Moments

There are many fights worth revisiting. A sample game that captures fschulze's flair for tactics and endgame grit is embedded below. For a standout duel versus a frequent rival, check this memorable encounter.

Statistics Snapshot

These highlights tell the story: a blitz specialist with huge sample sizes, a winning tilt in faster time controls, and a clear preference for decisive, tactical fights.

  • Blitz win/loss/draw totals: thousands of games with a roughly even split between wins and losses and relatively few draws
  • Time-of-day strengths: solid results in evening and early-morning hours, with some especially good performance around 08:00 and late hours
  • Psychology: high comeback rate and some tilt to manage — all part of the human element in online blitz

Interactive rating trend (Blitz):

Blitz Rating1828145610837103372015: 4612016: 8582020: 12352021: 14852022: 15392023: 16712024: 15942025: 17042026: 1582201520162020202120222023202420252026

Fun Facts & Personality

fschulze mixes seriousness with a wink. Expect experimental lines, a willingness to play for the flag in blitz, and an entertaining post-game chat if the opponent survives the onslaught.

  • Known to deploy surprise openings just to keep sessions lively
  • Prefers decisive results over safe draws — so don't be surprised by fireworks
  • Likes to study specific opening families and iterate on them across many games

Explore More

Want to dig deeper into openings, peak moments, or recent games? The profile contains many tagged games and trends to explore. Sample quick links and stats are embedded above. Good luck, and if you play fschulze, bring your best blitz nerves.

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