About Ángel González
Ángel González is a passionate chess player who prefers the rapid time control, bringing a flair for tactical awareness and endgame expertise to the board. With an active playing style marked by a surprisingly high comeback rate, Ángel knows how to keep opponents on their toes. While victories and losses pepper his journey, his love for the game shines through.
Playing Style & Strengths
- Preferred time control: Rapid (the perfect blend of speed and strategy)
- Tactical resilience with an impressive 85.7% comeback rate after falling behind
- Loves endgames — occurring in over 54% of his games — proving patience pays off
- Average moves per win: 55, indicating a thoughtful and strategic approach
- Known to resign early about 12% of the time, showing a practical mindset
- Plays well with Black pieces, boasting a 30% win rate versus 21% with White
Career Highlights & Stats
Ángel reached his peak rapid rating of 744 in July 2022, with notable peak ratings also in bullet (642) and blitz (509) formats. Despite the ups and downs of rating journeys, Ángel maintains a resilient spirit.
- Rapid: 17 wins, 30 losses, 7 draws
- Blitz: 2 wins, 10 losses, 3 draws
- Bullet: 2 wins, 11 losses
- Daily: Brief but steady, with a draw in the only recorded game
Opening Choices & Performance
Ángel is not afraid to experiment with different openings, showing particular interest and some success in:
- Queen's Pawn Game: A classical choice, though with mixed results (0% win rate in rapid)
- Petrov's Defense and Philidor Defense: Solid and reliable, with win rates around 33-50%
- Scotch Game: Lolli Variation and Queen’s Pawn: Veresov Attack – 100% wins in limited play
- Busch-Gass Gambit in King's Pawn Game – a striking 100% win rate when played
In blitz and bullet, openings like the Pirc Defense and some offbeat lines add variety to his game.
Memorable Opponents & Records
Ángel has faced a variety of opponents with varying success. Some of his best win rates are against players like mechaniclassic, scottieb85, and tfpigman57 where he boasts 100% victories. On the flip side, some rivals have proven tougher, keeping Ángel on his toes.
Fun Facts & Quirks
- Best time to challenge Ángel? Around 1 AM, where his win rate spikes to 40% – sleepless brilliance!
- Has a tough streak record, enduring up to 9 consecutive losses – true perseverance deserves applause.
- Games tend to last about 54 moves, meaning Ángel loves a good long duel rather than quick skirmishes.
- Checkmates come in all colors for him: he’s executed 3 wins by checkmate but found himself checkmated 37 times too.
All in all, Ángel González brings dedication, tactical flair, and a never-give-up spirit to every game.
Overall Performance Summary
Ángel González, you have shown a solid performance in your recent rapid games with a strength adjusted win rate of approximately 42%. Your rating has increased by 20 points in the last month, which is a positive sign of progress.
However, the 3 and 6 month rating changes indicate a decline of over 200 points, meaning there were some challenging periods earlier that affected your rating. It’s important to stay consistent and build on your recent gains.
Recent Games Analysis
- Strengths: In your recent wins, you have demonstrated strong attacking skills and good use of tactical opportunities, especially evident in games where you successfully executed checkmates or forced resignations.
- Opportunities for Improvement: Review losses to focus on:
- Opening Awareness: Sometimes early exchanges or moves led to vulnerabilities (for example, in the English Opening and King's Pawn structures).
- Defensive Play: Avoid quick checkmate threats by improving calculation and recognizing opponent threats earlier.
- Endgame Technique: Some games ended with checkmate losses; practicing endgame scenarios could help strengthen your resilience under pressure.
Opening Insights
You commonly encounter openings like the Scotch Game, Petroff Defense, English Opening, and Queen's Pawn variations. To enhance your game:
- Deepen your understanding of middle game plans arising from these openings.
- Study typical tactical motifs and strategic ideas in your favored openings to improve early game control.
- Consider solidifying key opening lines to gain a comfortable position going into the midgame.
Focus Areas for Improvement
- Time Management: Some games show you ending on low time. Practicing pacing can help you avoid rushed decisions.
- Calculation Practice: Work on calculating tactics more precisely to prevent falling into mate threats or losing material.
- Positional Understanding: Study positional play to improve piece coordination, especially in complex midgame positions.
- Consistent Practice: Regularly analyze your own games (wins and losses) to identify recurring patterns and mistakes.
Next Steps
To continue improving, focus on targeted training including:
- Reviewing recent losses to identify tactical oversights.
- Studying key concepts in your preferred openings.
- Practicing endgame drills, especially mating patterns and basic endgame technique.
- Engaging in slow or classical time control games to develop deeper thinking habits.
Remember, steady progress often comes from consistent learning rather than quick gains. Keep up the good work and enjoy the journey!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| aspiuwu | 0W / 9L / 1D | View Games |
| palaciom09 | 1W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| mahe76 | 0W / 1L / 1D | View Games |
| vaneml79 | 2W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| yogurt177 | 0W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 100 | 106 | 285 | 307 |
| 2024 | 486 | 320 | 387 | |
| 2023 | 316 | 370 | ||
| 2022 | 509 | 405 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23W / 26L / 6D | 20W / 23L / 5D | 58.6 |
| 2024 | 0W / 1L / 1D | 2W / 3L / 0D | 67.7 |
| 2023 | 0W / 3L / 0D | 1W / 3L / 0D | 54.1 |
| 2022 | 0W / 3L / 3D | 1W / 2L / 1D | 59.0 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amar Gambit | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 25.0% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Petrov's Defense | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 37.5% |
| Elephant Gambit | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 57.1% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Barnes Defense | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Amazon Attack | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Four Knights Game | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| French Defense | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Philidor Defense | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Czech Defense | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Sicilian Defense | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Australian Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Center Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Slav Defense: Bonet Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amar Gambit | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 40.0% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Czech Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| English Opening: Drill Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 6 | 0 |
| Losing | 9 | 3 |