The Funo09 Story
Viktor Gazik, better known online as Funo09, is a FIDE Grandmaster with a serious love for fast chess. His preferred time control is Blitz, and his results show why. From his first blistering online campaigns in 2018 to his peak above 3150 in 2026, Gazik has built a reputation as a relentless attacking player who outplays opponents before the clock becomes a factor. He has also crossed 3000 in Bullet and peaked above 2700 in Rapid, making him a danger in every time control.
A Blitz Machine
Gazik's Blitz journey is a steady climb to the stratosphere. He entered the online scene with ratings around 2600 and eventually touched a peak Blitz rating of 3156. His longest winning streak reached 51 games, and his overall Blitz record of 1757 wins against 581 losses is the mark of a player who operates on another level.
His peak Blitz rating is 3156 (2026-03-28). That number, combined with a strength adjusted win rate above 50 percent even against elite opposition, makes Funo09 a name that regular opponents dread.
Openings and Style
Gazik has a deep and practical repertoire. As Black, he often chooses the Alekhine Defense, the Sicilian Defense, and the Scandinavian Defense. As White, he punishes setups like the Caro-Kann Defense and the French Defense with aggressive play. His games are rarely quiet; he wins after an average of about 75 moves, while his losses stretch longer, a sign that he fights hard before ever giving up.
His games are also brutal for opponent confidence. Checkmate almost never shows up in his record because opponents tend to resign before the final blow. He rarely gets steamrolled, and his one sided loss rate is tiny. Even after losing a piece, he wins more than two thirds of the time, which makes him one of the hardest players to put away.
Familiar Rivals
Every legend has a list of rivals, and Funo09 has a very long one. His most frequent opponent is Sherif Khater, who faced him 97 times and managed only six wins. He also has a fierce series against Tim Wong and a lopsided record against BSWPaulsen. Against Marek Karas, he has never lost in 23 games.
- vs Sherif Khater: 90 wins, 6 losses, 1 draw
- vs Tim Wong: 25 wins, 13 losses, 2 draws
- vs BSWPaulsen: 37 wins, 3 losses, 2 draws
- vs Marek Karas: 23 wins, 0 losses, 2 draws
The Midnight Specialist
Data suggests that Viktor Gazik is a night owl. His best time to play is right around midnight, where his win rate climbs to some of the highest numbers in his profile. He also has a remarkable comeback rate of over 83 percent, and his longest losing streak is just six games, meaning he rarely lets a bad result spiral. If you meet Funo09 in a late night Blitz lobby, you are probably in for a long, painful lesson in attacking chess.