Matviy Faryma (Matviy2009) - FIDE Master, Bullet Specialist
Matviy Faryma, also known online as Matviy2009, is a FIDE Master and a prolific online chess competitor. He built a reputation as a Bullet dynamo and a tricky opening specialist. Fast instincts, fearless sacrifices, and an uncanny knack for comebacks make him a player to watch on the small board and the small clock.
- Title: FIDE Master
- Preferred time control: Bullet
- Peak Bullet achievement: 3132 (2026-01-28)
See his Bullet rating climb over time:
Playing Style and Strengths
Matviy mixes tactical sharpness with surprisingly long endgame battles. He is not afraid to play offbeat ideas and often turns what looks like chaos into a winning plan.
- High endgame frequency and long decisive games. Avg moves per win around 73 moves and per loss about 70 moves.
- Exceptional comeback rate. When things go wrong he fights back: strong ComebackRate and a solid WinRateAfterLosingPiece.
- Prone to decisive results rather than draws: prefers to play for a win with practical chances.
- Tendency to resign early is modest. Expect Matviy to battle until the endgame is clear.
- Best hours to catch him online include evenings and early morning slots according to his TimePerformance.
Openings and Repertoire
Matviy is an opening experimenter who often surprises opponents with unusual choices. His repertoire works well for fast games and practical play.
- As White he frequently employs the Nimzo-Larsen Attack and tricky sidelines that invite early imbalances.
- As Black he is comfortable with the Scandinavian Defense and solid replies like the Caro-Kann Defense.
- Signature surprise lines include the Blackburne Shilling Gambit and the Amar Gambit used to score quick wins in Bullet play.
- Notable opening strengths: Scandinavian, Caro-Kann, Petrov, and several gambit lines that reward tactical alertness.
Top opening pages: Nimzo-Larsen, Scandinavian, Caro-Kann and Petrov feature heavily in his wins and tackle opponents who are uncomfortable in sharp, practical positions.
Career Highlights and Streaks
Matviy has had periods of extraordinary momentum and a few rough patches. His statistics show real peaks and a willingness to grind through long streaks of play.
- Longest winning streak: 31 games.
- Longest losing streak: 24 games.
- Current winning streak at last update: 1.
- Strength-adjusted win rates show particular strength in Rapid and Blitz as well, but Bullet remains his hallmark.
For a quick look at a representative game and opening ideas, examine this mini demo:
Notable Opponents and Records
Matviy has faced a number of regulars online and holds interesting head-to-head records. A few of his most-played opponents are listed below. Click to view their profiles.
- fm_prismelo - most games played: 76 - fm_prismelo
- manudavid2910 - 69 games - Manu David
- tactic - 67 games - Kent Slate
- platy3 - 50 games - Alan Pichot
- jacky3252 - 49 games - jacky3252
Sample match to inspect: Classic Clash
Fun Facts and Persona
Matviy plays like someone who drinks espresso through a straw: fast, focused, and slightly jittery. He loves tricky opening traps and is known to deploy cheeky gambits when the clock is running low.
- Nickname online: Matviy2009.
- Favorite tactic: puzzles that begin with a sacrifice on the kingside.
- Best time of day to challenge him: early morning or late evening according to his TimePerformance stats.
- SEO friendly tags: Matviy Faryma chess, FIDE Master, Bullet chess specialist, Nimzo-Larsen Attack, Scandinavian Defense.
Quick Resources
For further study, watch his Bullet rating trend and sample games above. Want more? Inspect opening repertoires mentioned here and try to survive the Blackburne Shilling Gambit.
- Rating chart:
- Peak Bullet rating: 3132 (2026-01-28)
- Sample interactive game or replay: