A Bullet Board Specialist
Matthieu Saint-Guily, widely known online as NicyFlash777, is a player who treats bullet chess as home turf. Starting with a bullet rating of just 595 in May 2019, this relentless competitor climbed to a peak of 2737 (2026-05-14) by May 2026. Along the way, NicyFlash777 racked up an 18 game winning streak, survived a 30 game losing streak, and posted a comeback rate of nearly 85 percent, making every quick game feel like a thriller.
The Unorthodox Repertoire
What separates NicyFlash777 from more conventional players is a deep affection for offbeat openings. The Nimzo-Larsen Attack has appeared in more than 10,000 bullet games, making 1.b3 a genuine signature move. As Black, the Barnes Defense shows up nearly 5,000 times, proving that no line is too unusual when the clock is short. There is also a serious side to the repertoire, with frequent appearances from the Caro-Kann Defense and the Sicilian Taimanov setup shown below.
Rivalries and Resilience
Long-term rivalries have defined much of the competitive grind. Against Félix Bouchard, NicyFlash777 has played 342 games and holds a commanding 197 to 118 lead. The series with korean1988 is far closer, with 58 wins and 64 losses, showing that the path to the top was not without obstacles. Even when pieces are lost, the fight continues, and the 45.5 percent win rate after material deficit is a sign of stubborn resourcefulness.
Marathon Man of the Board
The sheer volume is part of the legend. More than 30,000 bullet games and 22,000 blitz games have made NicyFlash777 one of the most active competitors in the community. Interestingly, the best time to catch this player in form appears to be 05:00, when the win rate peaks, and an endgame frequency of 79 percent confirms a willingness to fight deep into the game. The journey from 595 to 2737 (2026-05-14) is a story of persistence, practice, and a love for chess in its fastest form.