Arkadiusz Gąsior - The Enigmatic Aras_fiku_miku
Meet Arkadiusz Gąsior, known on the 64 squares as Aras_fiku_miku, a chess enthusiast with a penchant for surprise and resilience. His playstyle is as mysterious as his username — a dance of top-secret strategies peppered with bold moves and occasional wild swings that keep opponents guessing.
Career Highlights & Ratings
- Blitz Peak: 1508 (October 2019) — When time flies, so does Aras' creativity. Though his blitz journey is a rollercoaster, with high peaks and tough valleys, he’s clocked some memorable wins and learning moments.
- Rapid Peak: 1183 (February 2024) — Steady and strategic, Arkadiusz shines in rapid, owning a solid collection of over 3000 rapid games with close to 46% wins.
- Bullet Peak: 1217 (August 2023) — When speed matters most, Aras blazes through the board, displaying remarkable tactical awareness with a comeback rate above 72%!
- Daily Peak: 1239 (November 2024) — Patient and thoughtful, his daily chess plays reflect a chess scholar’s mindset backed by a nearly 64% win rate.
Playing Personality
Arkadiusz is known for his early resignation rate around 9.4% — because who wants to drag a losing battle longer than necessary? Yet, his endgame frequency nears 50%, highlighting his hunger for complex, grinding finishes over quick draws.
With an average of roughly 58 moves per win, brace yourself for long, mentally demanding duels. His comeback abilities are impressive, winning nearly three quarters of games where he’s down a piece. This tactical resilience makes him a tough nut to crack.
Signature Style & Strategies
While many openings remain shrouded in mystery (aptly labeled "Top Secret"), he’s recorded perfect success in the rare Vienna Game Falkbeer Variation, Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation, and Center Game. His rapid games boast a balanced blend of calculated risks and solid fundamentals.
Mindset & Quirks
His psychological profile suggests a tilt factor of 50 — basically the chess version of "meh," combined with knowing quite well that his best brainwaves happen around 2 AM. Night owls, take note! Rated games seem to boost his confidence with nearly 14% more wins compared to casual battles.
Recent Battles: Tales from the Battlefield
Arkadiusz’s latest win came in a slick Vienna Game Falkbeer Variation where he artfully forced his opponent to resign after a dazzling sequence of piece activity and relentless pressure.
However, even a warrior faces setbacks. His most recent setback was a hard-fought loss against xpx3 in a Scandinavian Defense battle, ending in a checkmate. But knowing Aras, this defeat is just the fuel for his next comeback.
Fun Facts & Stats
- Longest winning streak: 11 games — a small but mighty winning spree.
- Longest losing streak: 50 games — a true testament to perseverance and love for the game.
- Favorite time to play: Early morning hours when most are asleep and the chessboard calls.
Arkadiusz Gąsior isn’t just a player; he’s a chess adventurer navigating the battlefield with passion, patience, and a splash of mystery. Whether blitz or bullet, rapid or daily, Aras_fiku_miku keeps the game lively, unpredictable, and always entertaining.
Overall Performance Overview
Arkadiusz, your recent rapid games show a balanced fight with a slight positive edge in your win rate adjusted for opponent strength, currently at about 51%. Your performance over the last six months has been fairly stable with only a slight overall rating change (-6), though the last three months show a bigger dip (-35). The recent 1-month trend is positive, suggesting improvements and potential for recovery.
Opening Play Insights
Your repertoire includes classical openings such as the Center Game and the Scandinavian Defense. These choices demonstrate a willingness to engage early and establish control. Your successful games have shown that well-placed tactical strikes and pressure on the center can lead to winning positions. However, in losses, opponents capitalized on precise counterattacks or weaknesses in your structure, especially in some lines of the Ruy Lopez and defense against the Scandinavian.
- Consider deepening your preparation in the Scandinavian, reflecting on the critical moment around moves 11 to 14 where exchanges can either clarify or deteriorate your position.
- Review key tactical motifs in the Center Game Accepted variations, focusing on exploiting opponents' inaccuracies early.
Game Management and Strategic Advice
Your rapid games tend to show energetic play, often leading to complex middlegame battles. Here are a few suggestions to build on your strengths and address challenges:
- Time Usage: You have consistently played with reasonable time management, but sharpen your decision-making in critical middlegame positions to reduce pressure toward the endgame.
- Positional Awareness: Watch for opportunities to improve piece coordination, particularly when transitioning from opening to middlegame. In a few games, premature exchanges or inability to consolidate the initiative led to loss of momentum.
- Tactical Vigilance: Use tactics training focusing on common themes in your openings to avoid missing opponent threats and to spot winning chances faster.
Psychological and Rating Trend Reflection
The recent rating fluctuation and trend slopes indicate some periods of challenge, but the positive slope in the last month signals improvement. Consistency will be key to stabilizing and further growing your rating. Approach each game as an opportunity to test specific ideas and learn, rather than only focusing on the result.
Next Steps
- Analyze your losses with a focus on early inaccuracies and how opponents converted small advantages; try to pinpoint recurring themes.
- Continue practicing your opening lines, especially the Center Game and Scandinavian Defense, to build confidence and smoother play.
- Maintain your strong attacking instincts but complement them with strategic consolidation phases to hold advantage effectively.
- Use training tools like tactics puzzles and endgame exercises to round out your skill set.
Keep up your dedication, and you will see your game sharpen further. Your enthusiasm and resilience are your greatest assets!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mels321 | 60W / 127L / 28D | View Games |
| Piotr | 44W / 65L / 7D | View Games |
| Weronika | 1W / 101L / 0D | View Games |
| ulany10 | 20W / 17L / 15D | View Games |
| pacik35 | 14W / 14L / 1D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1138 | 707 | 936 | 1139 |
| 2024 | 1217 | 707 | 1057 | 1163 |
| 2023 | 1217 | 559 | 1058 | 1194 |
| 2022 | 1137 | 519 | 948 | 1163 |
| 2021 | 779 | 717 | 1089 | 1080 |
| 2020 | 730 | 862 | 981 | 921 |
| 2019 | 1475 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22W / 23L / 2D | 16W / 25L / 1D | 51.8 |
| 2024 | 52W / 58L / 5D | 60W / 50L / 2D | 55.2 |
| 2023 | 99W / 88L / 6D | 106W / 93L / 2D | 53.7 |
| 2022 | 194W / 196L / 2D | 190W / 198L / 9D | 53.8 |
| 2021 | 380W / 435L / 46D | 373W / 453L / 39D | 56.1 |
| 2020 | 127W / 109L / 24D | 106W / 137L / 17D | 59.9 |
| 2019 | 3W / 0L / 0D | 1W / 0L / 1D | 79.4 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 149 | 96 | 53 | 0 | 64.4% |
| Amar Gambit | 41 | 16 | 24 | 1 | 39.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 15 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 46.7% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 15 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 26.7% |
| Australian Defense | 14 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 14.3% |
| Modern | 14 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 71.4% |
| Philidor Defense | 12 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Petrov's Defense | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 45.5% |
| Czech Defense | 11 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 18.2% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 10 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 20.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 175 | 90 | 80 | 5 | 51.4% |
| Amazon Attack | 146 | 67 | 70 | 9 | 45.9% |
| Amar Gambit | 140 | 65 | 67 | 8 | 46.4% |
| Philidor Defense | 123 | 61 | 59 | 3 | 49.6% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 109 | 49 | 52 | 8 | 45.0% |
| Petrov's Defense | 99 | 40 | 55 | 4 | 40.4% |
| Australian Defense | 87 | 43 | 43 | 1 | 49.4% |
| Scotch Game | 85 | 39 | 43 | 3 | 45.9% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 85 | 41 | 42 | 2 | 48.2% |
| Ruy Lopez | 80 | 43 | 37 | 0 | 53.8% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amar Gambit | 10 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 20.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 57.1% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Australian Defense | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 16.7% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 16.7% |
| Philidor Defense | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 60.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 25.0% |
| French Defense | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 77.8% |
| Amar Gambit | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 83.3% |
| Modern | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Elephant Gambit | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 20.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 80.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Ruy Lopez | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Philidor Defense | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Ruy Lopez: Bird's Defense Deferred | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 11 | 1 |
| Losing | 50 | 0 |