Pingpong Chupa Chups

Profile Summary: Pingpong Chupa Chups (aka Futenstein)

Meet Pingpong Chupa Chups, better known in the chess universe as Futenstein — a player who treats the chessboard both as a battlefield and a playground. With a peak bullet rating soaring up to an impressive 2473 and blitz reaching a staggering 2505, Futenstein has shown time and again that lightning-fast calculation and bold tactics are right up their alley.

With thousands of games under their belt, from the frantic thrills of bullet chess to the deeper, thoughtful battles in rapid and daily formats, Futenstein exhibits a remarkable blend of speed, endurance, and strategic cunning. Their longest winning streak is a jaw-dropping 17 games, proving that when they're on, the pieces just seem to obey.

Known for a love of the Bird's Opening and numerous Sicilian Defense variations, Futenstein isn't shy to swim against the current. Fair warning: opponents sometimes face early resignations (6.46% of the time), suggesting our star prefers to save energy for the fireworks, rather than hang on in losing positions.

Futenstein's games are rich in endgames, with an endgame frequency of about 72% and an average of nearly 68 moves per win, so don't expect the drama to end quickly. The player’s tactical awareness is legendary—boasting an almost 80% comeback rate after falling behind, and a respectable near-46% win rate even after losing material.

When it comes to timing their strikes, their best performances sneak in around 5 AM—clearly a night owl or an early bird with excellent taste in chess hours. Across all days, Futenstein's win rate hovers around a solid 45–50%, reflecting consistent performance against both friends and foes.

Off the board, Futenstein’s style might confuse some — are they a stickler for attacking precision or a trickster dropping unexpected gambits? The answer sways somewhere in the middle. If you catch them online, expect fierce battles, strategic depth, and just a pinch of quirky brilliance reminiscent of a candy-themed ping-pong match: fast-paced, colorful, and utterly unforgettable.

Last known epic triumph? A deft win by resignation against a 2300+ rated opponent using the English Opening, showcasing mastery of technique and nerves of steel. Losses come too, inevitably — but every defeat is a setup for a sharper comeback.

Whether Bullet, Blitz, or Rapid, Pingpong Chupa Chups / Futenstein is a player who keeps pushing, pondering, and occasionally ping-ponging chess pieces into legendary positions.