Manolis Fnord: A Chess Biography
Known in the chess realm as ma6p111TA0, Manolis Fnord is a daring tactician and a rapid-fire strategist with a penchant for dramatic turns on the board. His rapid rating peaks at a respectable 266 in April 2025, proving he is no stranger to heated battlefield maneuvers.
Rise, Falls, and Fierce Comebacks
Manolis’s journey through the ranks is a rollercoaster worthy of a thriller novel. Sporting a near-even split in rapid games with 99 wins and 100 losses, and a hearty collection of 13 draws, he embodies the spirit of resilience. His longest losing streak famously reached 17 games, a stretch that would have made even the hardiest grandmaster reach for an emergency coffee. Yet, just as legends do, Manolis bounced back with a powerful comeback rate of 65.55% — turning crushing defeats into fighting spirit and surprising victories.
Opening Moves: A Mix of Classic and Unorthodox
Ever the explorer, Manolis leans heavily on King’s Pawn Opening and Queen’s Pawn Opening with a winning touch hovering around 58-60% in rapid play. Not afraid of the French Defense's normal variation either, where his win rate impressively crosses 64%. He’s also dabbled in less popular lines like the Van't Kruijs Opening and the Englund Gambit — perhaps hoping to surprise opponents or just keeping the game spicy.
Play Style and Psychological Notes
Manolis is known for his patience and tactical tenacity. His average winning games last about 43 moves, but losses tend to drag on much longer — averaging over 62 moves, like stubborn debates that just won’t quit. His calculated risk-taking is evident in a low early resignation rate (1.7%), proving that he fights until the very last piece drops.
Psychologically, he’s a bit of a night owl mixed with morning sharpness, shining brightest around 11 AM, with a tilt factor of 17—meaning even when the universe pitches a tantrum, he just adjusts his strategy and keeps going.
Notable Victories & Famous Opponents
In recent battles, Manolis has secured hard-fought wins, including a nail-biting checkmate victory over rottybro, showcasing his keen eye for mating nets and tactical shots.
While his matchups with some long-time rivals like gul_1khan and gggaziev haven’t gone his way yet, he’s undefeated against opponents like vinn_n and petercranney64, proving that persistence pays off.
Statistics at a Glance
- Preferred time control: Rapid
- Peak Rapid Rating: 266 (Apr 2025)
- Peak Daily Rating: 380
- Peak Blitz Rating: 297
- Peak Bullet Rating: 174
- Longest Winning Streak: 5 games
- Longest Losing Streak: 17 games
Signature Game
One of his most impressive recent wins was a rapid game decided by a stylish checkmate against rottybro in June 2025, where he demonstrated both patience and precision.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| aw123456789012 | 0W / 5L / 0D | View Games |
| benputley | 0W / 3L / 0D | View Games |
| gul_1khan | 0W / 3L / 0D | View Games |
| toastedcheesiee | 0W / 3L / 0D | View Games |
| kaia_2108 | 0W / 1L / 1D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 100 | 131 | 152 | 293 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 62W / 95L / 6D | 62W / 94L / 8D | 57.2 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 28 | 16 | 11 | 1 | 57.1% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 19 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 57.9% |
| French Defense Normal Variation | 15 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation | 15 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 53.3% |
| Englund Gambit | 10 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 30.0% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 40.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 55.6% |
| Reti Opening | 8 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 12.5% |
| Petrovs Defense | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation | 8 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 12.5% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 20.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 60.0% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Petrovs Defense | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 25.0% |
| Caro Kann Defense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| French Defense Normal Variation | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Owens Defense | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Petrovs Defense Classical Variation | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Accelerated London System | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Accelerated London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Center Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Englund Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| French Defense Normal Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van Geet Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Alekhines Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Petrovs Defense Steinitz Attack Symmetrical Center Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Indian Game Deferred Blackmar Diemer Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Blackmar Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Modern Defense with | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kings Gambit Declined Falkbeer Blackburne Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 5 | 0 |
| Losing | 17 | 1 |