Majkl Fanta: The Chess Maverick
Majkl Fanta, also known by the username majklus_f, is a blitz enthusiast who approaches chess with the heart of a warrior and the resilience of a bouncy rubber ball. Since bursting onto the scene in 2021, Majkl has shown a fighting spirit that can only be described as "unstoppable," especially when it comes to rapid-fire time controls.
Known for his aggressive Scandinavian Defense (Mieses Kotrc Variation) and King's Pawn Opening (King's Knight Variation), Majkl has mastered the art of throwing down the gauntlet early and making his opponents feel the heat. His blitz peak rating of 1107 (achieved back in September 2021) might not have Grandmaster panels buzzing, but hey, it’s all about the fun and tactical chaos!
Playing Style & Stats
- Preferred Format: Blitz (though he dabbles in Rapid and Bullet with varying outcomes)
- Longest Winning Streak: 12 games — Because sometimes the stars align!
- Current Winning Streak: 3 games — The comeback kid is on a roll.
- Win Rate with White: 51.84%
- Win Rate with Black: 45.82%
- Comeback Rate: A whopping 77.64% — Losing a piece? No problem. Majkl fights back!
- Psychological Tilt Factor: 10 — Low enough to keep calm, high enough to be entertaining.
Favorite Openings
Majkl has a fondness for the Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation, boasting a stellar win rate of about 61% in blitz games. He's also quite comfortable with the King's Pawn Openings, displaying tactical flair and flexibility in his moves.
Notable Moments & Opponents
With over 2,400 wins in blitz and a total of 4,480+ recorded games, Majkl has faced a cornucopia of challengers. He's undefeated against the likes of mowgli1989sr, octavio-gamo, and burhanvarol7, where he’s scored perfect victories – no draws, no losses. However, some foes like shahil_m0hd and maniac_stoner have managed to keep him on his toes, handing him a few losses here and there.
Recent Victory Highlight
[Event "Live Chess"]
[Site "Chess.com"]
[Date "2025.06.05"]
[Round "-"]
[White "majklus_f"]
[Black "Mowgli1989SR"]
[Result "1-0"]
[ECO "B02"]
[Termination "majklus_f won on time"]
1. e4 Nf6 2. e5 Nd5 3. Nc3 Nxc3 4. bxc3 e6 5. d4 d6 6. f4 d5 7. Bd3 Nc6 8. Nf3 Bd7 9. O-O Qe7
10. Rb1 b6 11. Ng5 h6 12. Nf3 h5 13. c4 dxc4 14. Bxc4 Na5 15. Bd3 h4 16. Ng5 f6 17. Nf3 h3
18. g3 Bc6 19. Bg6+ Kd8 20. Re1 f5 21. Ng5 Bg2 22. Nf7+ Kc8 23. Nxh8 Qd7 24. Nf7 Bb4
25. Rxb4 a6 26. Rb1 Qc6 27. Ng5 Qc3 28. Bd2 Qxd4+ 29. Be3 Qxe3+ 30. Rxe3 Nc4 31. Rc3 Nb2
32. Qe2 c5 33. Rd1 Na4 34. Qd3 Kb7 35. Qd7+ Kb8 36. Qd8+ 1-0
This recent win showcases Majkl’s tactical awareness and endurance in blitz, where he managed to secure victory on time in a nail-biting finish.
Fun Fact
Majkl's average number of moves per win is almost 45 — proving that good things come to those who play long and think hard... or just love a dramatic finish!
