Farrel Tan

Profile: Farrel Tan (Username: FTYk111)

Meet Farrel Tan, a resilient chess enthusiast known across the virtual board by the username FTYk111. While Farrel might not yet be claiming grandmaster titles, this player’s chess journey reads like an epic saga of ups, downs, and unexpectedly creative moves — often leaving opponents baffled and spectators entertained.

Playing Style & Strengths

Farrel is a fighter who never shies away from a challenge. With a total of over 600 wins spread across Rapid, Blitz, Bullet, and Daily formats, this player showcases versatility and adaptability. Farrel’s comeback rate is an impressive 72.84%, proving that giving up is not in the vocabulary — even when a piece is lost or a position looks grim.

Expect Farrel to push the endgame to the limits: with over 45% endgame frequency, those late-game thrills are guaranteed. And if you plan to underestimate Farrel for a quick checkmate, beware — sometimes FTYk111 finishes games with a dazzling final flourish, as in a recent match won by checkmate after a tense 53-move duel.

Rating and Progress

Farrel’s rating peaks tell an interesting story: a peak Rapid rating of 1038 back in 2021, with steady improvement to a robust 785 by 2025. Rapid ratings show persistent growth, while Blitz and Bullet ratings reveal a rollercoaster ride — highlighting an aggressive, sometimes daring style that doesn’t always play it safe.

Bullet chess is where Farrel’s fighting spirit really shines, boasting a peak rating of 1382 and a fantastic 100% win record against select opponents like op_swayam and justachilldawgg. Blitz, meanwhile, is a battleground of gritty persistence, with a near-even distribution of wins and losses but more than 230 game wins under the belt.

Favorite Openings (and Not-So-Favorite Ones)

When it comes to openings, Farrel shows courage and curiosity. The player's rapid games prefer the King’s Pawn Opening and its variations, although the win rate in the King’s Knight Variation is a humble 14.29%, suggesting more practice in that arena might be in the cards.

Bullet chess reveals a bold streak with the Italian Game boasting a shiny 100% win rate in 4 games, and even the Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation holding a perfect record. However, some defenses like the Four Knights Game have proven less forgiving for Farrel, with no wins in those encounters.

Psychological Notes

With a tilt factor of 12%, Farrel maintains fairly good composure under pressure — though occasional frustrations are part of the game. The best time of day to catch Farrel at peak performance? Around 2 PM, when the win rate surges to a healthy 66.67%. Morning or late-night games might need a bit more coffee.

Recent Highlights

Farrel’s recent triumph by checkmate on May 31, 2025 was a masterclass in patience and tactical finesse, finishing an intense battle in just over 53 moves against Op_Swayam. It was a game full of strategic exchanges and a bold queen sacrifice that sealed the victory — a reminder that sometimes slow and steady really does win the race.

In Conclusion

Farrel Tan is the kind of player who embodies the spirit of the chessboard: fearless, strategic, and always ready for the next game. With a track record full of valiant efforts and hard-earned wins, Farrel’s chess story is still being written. Perhaps the next big upset or brilliant gambit is just one move away!