Agron Gecaj

Agron Gecaj (agrongeci)

Agron Gecaj, known in chess circles as agrongeci, is a tenacious player with a knack for bouncing back from tough situations. With a playful wiggle in his opening repertoire and a scrappy heart in the endgame, Agron has accumulated an interesting chess story.

Rating Journey

Since 2020, Agron has enjoyed a rollercoaster ride across the Rapid and Blitz formats. His Rapid rating oscillated around the 900-1170 range, peaking at 1177 in 2020 and maintaining a fairly consistent performance through 2025 with a close-to-1000 average. In Blitz, he reached a respectable maximum of 1339 early on but seems to focus mainly on Rapid these days.

Playing Style & Personality

Agron is a slow-burning player who doesn’t rush to resign early, with an Early Resignation Rate just under 6%. He loves the endgame – spending over half of his games navigating those subtle, tension-filled positions where one wrong move might cause a blitzkrieg or a brilliant comeback. Speaking of comebacks, his Comeback Rate is an impressive 69%, and if he loses a piece, watch out—his win rate after that is a perfect 100%! Clearly, dropping material to sly tactics is his secret weapon.

When playing White, Agron holds the upper hand with a 52.35% win rate. As Black, he still puts up a respectable 44.49%, proving he can battle even when forced into the second move.

Favorite Openings

Opening-wise, Agron has a soft spot for the Saragossa Opening in Rapid games – his most successful move, with nearly 55% wins out of almost 400 games. Other favored lines include the Caro-Kann Defense and his own tactical playground, the Clemenz Opening, where he lurks for half his games with a 52% win rate. In Blitz, unpredictability reigns – from the Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack (a spicy choice with a 59% win rate) to the Van 't Kruijs Opening, he mixes it up to keep his opponents guessing.

Psychological Profile

Despite his fighting spirit, Agron is no stranger to the infamous tilt factor, sitting at 11%. Under pressure, he's been known to shake off losses and keep on grinding, amassing a win difference of almost 50% between rated and casual games – because who doesn’t like a bit of friendly revenge?

Quirks & Trivia

• Longest winning streak stands at a modest 9 games – steady, not flashy.
• His games tend to linger longer when winning (~63 moves) compared to when losing (~52 moves) – patience is a virtue, especially if you’re Agron!
• Prefers the evening hours for action, with peak win percentages around 8 AM and a curious 78% win rate at 3 AM – maybe Agron is secretly a night owl or a chess wizard lurking in the late hours.

Whether climbing back after a setback or landing unexpected tactical blows, Agron Gecaj remains a resilient and intriguing player, bringing plenty of spice to the chessboard. A player to watch, a puzzle to unravel, and definitely someone you want on your team—or at least aim to beat!