Fermin Gonzalez Velez IM

Fermin Gonzalez Velez (Maestro-Fermin)

Fermin Gonzalez Velez is a formidable International Master in chess, known not just for skill but also for some seriously entertaining battles across various time controls. With a blitz peak rating soaring to an impressive 2670 in 2024, Fermin’s rapid and bullet performances also demonstrate his versatile mastery of the game, reaching highs of 2305 in rapid and 2345 in bullet chess.

Starting his rated journey in 2012 with modest blitz and bullet ratings in the 1300s-1800s range, Fermin quickly accelerated through the ranks, turning from a promising contender into a blitz powerhouse, accumulating nearly 1900 wins in blitz alone. His endurance in fast-paced time controls is legendary, never afraid to play a gritty endgame – after all, 75.6% of his games see him battling deep into the endgame zone. And may we add, his average victory lasts over 69 moves! Patience is a virtue clearly mastered by Maestro-Fermin.

His psychological resilience is just as notable: with an 83.8% comeback rate after being behind, and an astonishing near 99% win rate after losing a piece, it seems giving up is not in his vocabulary – except perhaps when the position is truly hopeless, given his somewhat humble early resignation rate of 3.27%. Fermin keeps chill under pressure, although like most humans, he’s not immune to a tilt factor of 10 – which, let’s admit, is impressive for a player of his caliber.

Opponents beware: Fermin’s current winning streak stretches to seven games, and his longest winning spree is an eye-popping 31 wins. His playstyle reveals a razor-sharp tactical awareness combined with strong endgame prowess, focusing on long, strategic battles rather than quick tactical skirmishes – but don’t take that to mean he avoids fireworks. He’s known to clobber foes both with his queens and with his wit.

Off the board, one might imagine Fermin as a chess adventurer delighting in outsmarting opponents, whether it’s blitzing five moves in under a minute or grinding out precious incremental gains in rapid. All in all, if your username pops up against Maestro-Fermin, prepare yourself for a duel against a relentless strategist who’s as comfortable with the sharpest Sicilians as with maneuvering a quiet endgame squeeze.