Nathan Felipe Filgueiras
International Master — The Bullet Blitzer Extraordinaire
Nathan Felipe Filgueiras, known online as Nathan_Filgueiras, is an International Master who has made a striking mark on the chess world with blistering speed and resilience. Having earned the prestigious IM title from FIDE, Nathan has proven to be a formidable opponent across all time controls, but his true playground is the rapid and bullet arena where seconds can turn the tide of battle.
With a peak bullet rating tiptoeing near the 2700 mark (2694 in early 2025), Nathan dances through games faster than most can blink. His blitz skills are equally impressive, achieving a peak of 2585, while his rapid and daily chess elo remain solid at 2345 and 1687 respectively. If chess were a marathon, Nathan might be sprinting at the start, catching his breath in the middle, and then sprinting again just before the finish line.
Known for a high comeback rate of 83.6%, Nathan refuses to be counted out when things look bleak—losing material is merely a challenge, not a setback. His strategic mindset shows an appetite for long games, averaging around 76 moves per game whether winning or losing, indicating a knack for endurance and deep calculation. Plus, he’s no quitter: his early resignation rate is a modest 5.67%, proving that Nathan battles until the very end, often forcing opponents into time trouble or mistakes.
Nathan's preferred openings are shrouded in secrecy — quite literally labeled as "Top Secret" in thousands of games — but he’s dabbled with interesting lines such as the Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack and the Sicilian Defense's Open Nimzo American Variation. His overall win rates hover around 46%-54%, showing a competitive but realistic edge.
Off the board, Nathan’s psychological profile reveals a slight tilt factor of 19, which means he’s human after all—sometimes things don’t go his way, but he bounces right back. His best time of day? Noon sharp! So if you ever want to challenge him, maybe avoid lunch hour.
Recent Highlights:
- Won a tactical dance in a 60-second bullet game against "ChilliBeanPotatoes" by striking on time.
- Checkmated "caophudeptrai" in a sharp Sicilian Defense, showcasing his attacking flair.
In a nutshell, Nathan Felipe Filgueiras is like a chess ninja: fast, focused, and unafraid to take risks. He’s the kind of player who turns nervous seconds into dazzling wins—sometimes with a sly smile as the clock ticks down. Stay on your toes when facing him, because in Nathan’s games, every second counts!