Nazar Firman GM

Grandmaster Nazar Firman (aka kuchma777)

Welcome to the unfolding saga of Nazar Firman, a formidable chess wizard proudly carrying the prestigious title of Grandmaster bestowed by FIDE. Whether known on the 64 squares as Nazar or by the enigmatic username kuchma777, this player blends deep strategic prowess with the occasional flair of unpredictability.

About the Player

Nazar isn't just any chess player — their games reveal a mind adept at both lightning-fast bullet matches and blistering blitz battles. At their peak, Nazar blitzed their way to an impressive 2651 rating in April 2020, and more recently, hit a blazing bullet peak of 2784 in September 2024. Basically, if chess ratings were speedometers, Nazar's needle would be hitting the red zone regularly (without burning out, fortunately!).

Playing Style & Strengths

Known for a comeback rate of nearly 87% (because why just win when you can snatch victory from the jaws of defeat?), Nazar exhibits tactical resilience and an uncanny ability to stay cool under pressure. Their games tend to stretch out, averaging 74 moves per win, indicating a penchant for deep strategic battles rather than the quick knockout.

Interestingly, Nazar's black pieces gift them a slightly better win rate (~49%) than white (~45%), flipping the cliché that “white has the advantage.” Going first is overrated anyway.

Record Highlights & Quirks

• Overall blitz record: 464 wins, 491 losses, and 64 draws – proving even Grandmasters have their off days.
• Bullet play shines brightest with a positive balance: 261 wins versus 208 losses, plus some sneaky draws.
• Longest winning streak recorded is a solid 9 games, but the player has also weathered a brutal 24-game losing streak. Hey, even champs have days when the pawns suddenly refuse to cooperate!

Opening Choices

Known humorously as the master of the Unknown Opening (with nearly a thousand games in Blitz alone!), Nazar clearly enjoys keeping opponents guessing.

When appearing from the shadows, they sometimes bring out rare and spicy lines like the Sicilian Defense Canal Main Line and the Richter Veresov Attack – each delivering a 100% win rate in their very limited appearances. Talk about making every game count!

Battle-Tested on Chess.com

Nazar’s recent victories include a dazzling checkmate on June 1, 2025, in a Blitz game playing as White against petitpingouin06, deploying a sharp Sicilian Defense canal main line. The game was a rollercoaster of tactics and positional brilliance, culminating in a clean mate.

Losses occur but only add to the legend – each defeat is a lesson, and knowing Nazar’s famed comeback rate, these are just preambles to more dazzling wins.

Fun Fact

Best time of day to catch Nazar firing on all cylinders? Noon sharp (12:00). So if you want to challenge them, maybe don’t schedule an afternoon meeting!

Grandmaster Nazar Firman may still be climbing, but with such a blend of resilience, talent, and surprises, there’s no doubt the chess world should keep an eye on kuchma777. Your rook might survive... if you’re lucky!