About Frenk van Harreveld
Frenk van Harreveld (username Goa) is a FIDE Master known for a playful but precise approach to the board. A lover of sharp ideas and clever endgames, Frenk mixes serious preparation with a wink. He prefers Rapid games and often turns time pressure into creative fireworks.
Playing Style
Frenk blends tactical intuition with patient endgame technique. He favors lively middlegame complications and is comfortable in long, bloodless endgames. Opponents who expect him to panic on the clock are frequently disappointed.
- Preferred time control: Rapid
- Strengths: tactical awareness, high comeback rate, frequent endgames
- Quirks: plays best around 05:00 according to his own legend
Opening Repertoire
Frenk keeps a focused and repeatable book. He often steers games into familiar trenches where subtle move-order nuances decide the outcome.
- As White: London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation — a frequent choice that yields practical play
- As Black: Scandinavian Defense and Alekhine Defense — counterpunching setups he trusts
- Also plays: Australian Defense, East Indian setups and the occasional Amazon Attack
Career Highlights
- Earned the title FIDE Master and built a reputation for consistent, entertaining play.
- Peak blitz run included a top of 2447 in mid 2024 and a Rapid peak that shows his comfort at faster classical tempos.
- Huge game volume in Bullet and Blitz, showing both experience and resilience under fire.
Streaks, Records, and Rivalries
- Longest winning streak: 13 games. Longest losing streak: 12 games.
- Notable opponents: frequent games vs Vladimir Raicevic and many recurring online rivals.
- Comeback specialist: an impressive comeback rate that keeps matches unpredictable.
Sample Game
A short illustrative miniature from Frenk's usual opening plans. Play along or load in a viewer.
Links & Placeholders
Useful references and quick links for deeper dives.
- Rating trend (Rapid):
- Peak Rapid rating: 2054 (2024-06-05)
- Signature opening: London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation
- Representative game vs a frequent rival: Rivalry Game
- Profile link for a top opponent: Vladimir Raicevic
Final Note
Frenk van Harreveld is the kind of player who will outprep you, outfight you, and then jokingly offer you coffee after the game. If you enjoy creative Rapid battles and spirited opening fights, he is a must-follow.