Natan Fikre

Natan Fikre (Username: Ngfarc)

Meet Natan Fikre, a dynamic chess enthusiast whose journey through the 64 squares is as intriguing as a grandmaster’s endgame! Known online as Ngfarc, Natan has been steadily climbing the rating ladder across all time controls with a blend of tactical flair and occasional whimsical missteps.

Rating & Performance

In 2023, Natan reached his personal best ratings with 1036 in Rapid, 739 in Blitz, and an impressive 1123 in Bullet chess. His rapid games show a tenacious fighting spirit, with an average win rate hovering around 50% and a penchant for complex mid-game battles lasting on average about 60 moves. For a player who loves the adrenaline rush, his Bullet rating and results underscore his quick thinking, lightning reflexes, and occasional hair-raising blunders.

Playing Style

Natan uniquely blends patience with aggression: he enjoys deep endgames (over 64% frequency) but is not shy about calling a game early when convinced defeat is inevitable—there’s a humble 6.4% early resignation rate to prove it. His win percentages when playing White (53%) reveal a slight edge in grabbing the initiative, while Black games challenge him to defend and counterattack, winning nearly 46% of the time.

A remarkable statistic is Natan’s 80.5% comeback rate, showing resilience that would make even the toughest grandmasters nod with approval. After losing material, he still manages to claw back and win almost half the time, proving that his tactical awareness is no joke—even if the occasional coffee break mid-game might be!

Opening Repertoire

Natan favors classical openings with a twist of adventurous spirit. His top choices across all formats include:

• Kings Pawn Opening and its Kings Knight Variation—where he boasts over 50% win rates ready to trap any unsuspecting opponent.
• Italian Game is another favorite, especially in Rapid and Blitz where his win rates sneak slightly above 50%.
• He dabbles in the Scandinavian Defense and Englund Gambit, not afraid to venture into less trodden paths—because, why not spice things up?
• The Ponziani Opening shines strongly in Bullet, showing he’s unafraid to kick off the game with challenging and somewhat cheeky lines.

Noteworthy Highlights & Quirks

Among his most recent victories, Natan elegantly defeated the user painaupalpat by resignation in a swift and decisive game featuring the Ponziani Opening. White's relentless attack and tactical precision culminated in a winning position after just 30 moves. His careful orchestration of knights and bishops left no doubt—Ngfarc knows how to apply pressure!

Of course, even Natan has tough days: his last recorded loss was to heisntdead via a game abandoned scenario in a Queen’s Gambit Declined game, reminding us all that sometimes life (and chess) throws a curveball.

Psychological & Time Preferences

Natan’s best time to play is around 7 AM—yes, morning bird or no, that’s when the real magic happens! His tilt factor, an honest 17, suggests he stays fairly even keel even after a stingy loss or two—though we suspect caffeine also plays a supporting role. His win rates peak in the afternoon and evening hours, especially between 1 PM and 9 PM, when his brain is clearly firing on all cylinders.

In Summary

Natan Fikre is the kind of player who embodies the spirit of chess: curiosity, resilience, and a hearty dash of humor. Whether blitzing out a bullet on a whim or locking into a drawn-out rapid duel, Ngfarc’s games are a joy to watch and a challenge to face. Keep an eye on this one; every grandmaster started somewhere, and Natan’s journey is just getting more exciting!