Mikhail Fayuler (mishan83): The Amar Gambit Warrior of the Bullet Arena
Mikhail Fayuler, better known online as mishan83, is a chess glutton for punishment and volume. With more than 71,000 games played since 2020, he has turned the digital chessboard into a 24/7 proving ground. He is a player of unshakeable habits, an adopter of offbeat openings, and a clock warrior who believes every game is winnable until the last flag falls.
From Blitz Foundation to Bullet Supremacy
Mikhail entered the online chess world in October 2020 with a modest 1200 blitz rating. Within months he crossed 2100, and by August 2022 he reached a peak blitz rating of 2290 (2022-08-22). Then came the pivot that defined his career: the switch to bullet chess in September 2022. In under four years he piled up more than 60,000 bullet games, peaking at 2548 (2026-07-12) in July 2026.
traces the wild ride. His longest winning streak is 17 games, and his longest losing streak is 22, making him a player who never stops, win or lose.Signature Openings and Unorthodox Style
If you play mishan83, expect the unexpected. His opening repertoire is a museum of rare and cheeky lines. The Amar Gambit appears in more than 18,000 of his bullet games, and he plays the Barnes Defense with the same devotion. He is equally comfortable in the Scandinavian Defense, the Nimzo-Larsen Attack, and the sharp Amazon Attack.
reveals that his best results come from the Amar Gambit as White (46% wins) and the Amazon Attack in blitz (almost 45%). He reaches the endgame in 70% of games and averages a remarkable 78 moves in his wins. Once a piece is lost, he still wins 38% of the time, and his comeback rate sits near 75%, proof that resignation is rarely on his menu.Rivalries That Defined a Grinder
Great players need great rivals, and mishan83 has built a personal hall of fame through sheer repetition. His most frequent opponent is Karl Tolentino, whom he has faced 274 times. Close behind are Dragon84 with 270 encounters and Jesse Davidson with 235.
- 274 games against kino
- 270 games against dragon84
- 235 games against jdpachess
He has played over 1,000 combined games against this trio, creating a rhythm that looks more like a soap opera than a chess schedule. The series may not always go his way, but the willingness to rematch endlessly is its own kind of excellence.
Psychology and Clock Mastery
Mikhail's numbers tell the story of a player with a thick skin and a sharp internal clock. He wins 77% of games against lower-rated opposition and nearly 30% against higher-rated players, with a strength-adjusted win rate around 50% in both bullet and blitz. His favorite hour is 10:00 in the morning, when his win rate climbs above 45%.
More than 12,500 of his bullet victories come by timeout, cementing his reputation as a master of flagging. His most common checking piece is the rook, and when he delivers the first check he wins 54% of the time. Yet opponents beat him to the first check in most games, a sign that he often plays from behind and still finds his way back. His early resignation rate is just 6.4%, so expect a fight to the very end.
Legacy of a Bullet Icon
Mikhail Fayuler may not be a household name in classical chess, but in the bullet arena he is a folk hero. He embodies the joy of rapid-fire chess: the crazy gambits, the flag saves, and the endless rematches against familiar foes.
shows the kind of flexible setup that defines his style. For mishan83, the game is never over, the opening book is never closed, and the next opponent is always one click away.