Antonin Ferey (komogro) — Candidate Master
Antonin Ferey, who often plays under the handle "komogro", is a FIDE Candidate Master and a fast-paced specialist with a taste for sharp, decisive games. A Rapid-focused competitor (preferred time control: Rapid), Antonin mixes creative opening choices with tenacious endgame play — and the occasional theatrical resignation when a mouse slip would be more dramatic than a mate.
Playing profile & style
Antonin is best described as an endgame-hungry tactician who thrives in long, complex skirmishes. He prefers decisive results and plays long games: his average decisive game length is high and his endgame frequency is notable.
- Title: Candidate Master (FIDE)
- Preferred time control: Rapid (enjoys the balance between thought and tempo)
- Big-picture tendencies: high Endgame Frequency and long average game length (both wins and losses tend to run long)
- Psychological notes: resilient comeback rate and a modest Tilt Factor — plays best around late night / early morning hours
Openings and favorite systems
Antonin's repertoire leans to offbeat but effective systems. He gets very good results from aggressive setup choices and some unexpected sidelines, which keep opponents uncomfortable from move one.
- King's Indian Attack — a personal stronghold: King's Indian Attack (win-rich performance in Blitz)
- Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation — effective and repeatable (Colle System)
- Modern and Sicilian (Closed) — regularly used and well-practiced
- Notable Rapid micro-repertoire: Barnes Opening/Defense and the occasional Elephant Gambit (Barnes Opening)
Top opening stats (high-level): King's Indian Attack and the Colle variation show some of Antonin's best win rates in Blitz and Rapid play.
Performance highlights & trends
Antonin's volume and consistency stand out — thousands of Blitz games and steady Rapid improvement. He records long winning streaks and a healthy comeback rate when down material.
- Career blitz volume: over a thousand recorded wins in Blitz (a workhorse of the fast formats)
- Longest winning streak: 12 games; longest losing streak: 9 games
- Strength-adjusted win rates: solid in Blitz and Bullet, competitive in Rapid ()
- Best days/hours: Thursday tends to be his strongest day; hours with exceptional win rates include 00:00 and morning slots like 08:00 and 13:00
Sample tactics & a mini game
Below is a short illustrative sequence that captures Antonin's sharp, practical approach — active development, early pressure, and an eye for simplification when ahead.
Notable opponents & community links
Antonin has several recurring rivalries and some one-sided records that are fun to follow.
- Frequent opponents: vi11603, wolfyychess (very strong head-to-head), truki, spasic007
- Signature win patterns: turns small advantages into long endgames, often outplaying opponents after move 40
Fun facts & training tips
- Fun: Antonin tends to do his best play around midnight — bring coffee or insist on day games to throw off his rhythm.
- Training tip: sharpen endgame technique and study the King's Indian Attack plans — those have paid off consistently.
- Placeholder for deeper metrics: and can show his peak numbers at a glance.
Follow Antonin's progress through the included placeholders and sample PGN — ideal for scouts, friends, and future rivals preparing to meet komogro across the board.