Borna Franc FM

Borna Franc: The FIDE Master with a Blitzing Flair

Meet Borna Franc, also known by the chillingly precise username HrvatskiMaher007. A FIDE Master who dances through defenses and strikes in mere seconds, Borna’s chess style might just be described as a blend of Mozart’s elegance and a lightning bolt’s speed – all wrapped in a Croatian chess jacket.

Rating & Performance

Borna has demonstrated exceptional skills in the Blitz arena, peaking at an astonishing 2930 rating in May 2025—a rating that surely makes opponents question if their clocks are even real. Although the battlefield of Bullet and Rapid time controls sees Borna occasionally tango with defeat, the results remain intimidating, with peak ratings reaching 2930 in Bullet and 2273 in Rapid.

With over 1,577 wins in Blitz games alone, Borna has racked up more battles than most grandmasters have hot dinners. The win rate fluctuates depending on the opening, but one constant remains: his careful navigation through various tricky lines like the Caro Kann Defense Exchange Rubinstein Variation (55.71% win rate) and a fierce spirit in the Modern Defense with (70.37% win rate in Bullet).

Playing Style & Tendencies

This master isn’t just about fast moves but smart moves. Borna’s games frequently tip past 80 moves, indicating a love for complex, drawn-out endgames—because why settle for a quick knockout when you can strategize and tease your opponent over 80+ moves? Although occasionally suffering some serious tilt moments (tilt factor: 11), this player often showcases an amazing 87.82% comeback rate, turning losses into victories like a true fighter.

Interestingly, Borna performs best right around 2 AM—whether burning midnight oil or leveraging that mysterious chess nocturnal energy is anyone's guess.

Favorite Battles & Opponents

Over the years, Borna has squared off against many foes but seems to thrive against challengers like bone_dragon and mind1mover, tallying 59 games against each and maintaining winning records. Against some (we’re looking at you, fabianocaruana), the scoreboard is less kind, but hey, even FM’s have their rockstars!

Memorable Games – The Latest Triumph

One of Borna’s freshest claims to fame was a stylish victory by resignation in a live blitz game with the French Defense Exchange Variation, where Borna’s tactical flair and deep strategic understanding left the opponent bowing out gracefully. The game lasted just under 20 moves, showcasing efficient precision.

[Event "Live Chess"]
[Site "Chess.com"]
[Date "2025.06.06"]
[White "HrvatskiMaher007"]
[Black "Ga_R"]
[Result "1-0"]
[ECO "C01"]

1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. exd5 exd5 4. Nf3 Nf6 5. Bd3 Bc5 6. dxc5 1-0
  

In Conclusion

Whether you're a fan of brutal speed or long strategic slugfests, Borna Franc is a player to watch. Armed with a FIDE Master title and a battalion of tricky opening repertoires under their belt, this Croatian chess phenomenon keeps opponents guessing and fans on the edge of their seats.

Cheers to many more moves, victories, and absolutely punishing blunders inflicted on hapless foes!