Ronny Gunawan IM

Ronny Gunawan - International Master Extraordinaire

Meet Ronny Gunawan, a chess virtuoso who proudly holds the title of International Master bestowed by FIDE. With tactical awareness sharper than a knight's fork and a psychological fortitude that can withstand even the fiercest blunder, Ronny is a formidable opponent on any board.

Chess isn’t just a game for Ronny; it’s a life-long adventure with over 1,300 blitz games played, boasting an impressive 683 wins, even managing to pull off a comeback rate of 86.12% when down material. When not dazzling opponents with icy nerves and rapid calculation, Ronny enjoys the thrill of rapid and bullet battles – though bullet might be the one arena where victories are a bit harder to come by (but who’s counting?).

Playing Style

• Tactical wizardry with an uncanny ability to turn losing positions into tentatively won ones.
• Prefers games that stretch long into the endgame, where deep strategy and precision reign – averaging about 70 moves per win!
• Known for conquering the board on both white and black pieces with close to a 52% win rate playing white and nearly 46% with black.
• Early resignation? Almost unheard of – Ronny keeps fighting till the bitter end (resigned only 2.1% of games early).

Highlights & Quirks

Despite a tilt factor of 11 (which basically means Ronny occasionally fumes when blundering), the best time to catch this IM in top form is at 1:00 AM – a true night owl crushing pawns and dreams in the wee hours.

His win rate soars on Saturdays, hitting a cool 65.49%, making weekends truly dangerous for chess rivals everywhere. Interestingly, losing streaks can get a bit sticky (longest losing streak: 11 games), but fights back with long winning streaks too (peak: 16 wins in a row!). A rollercoaster of resilient brilliance.

Recent Battles

On July 21, 2021, Ronny dismantled player Xena1911 in a blitz duel filled with fierce pawn pushes and daring attacks, culminating in a graceful resignation at move 29. Though not invincible, his losses (like one in October 2021 to ElisTsarukian) are few and far between and often provide crucial lessons fueling his continued ascent.

Behind the Scenes

With over 1,700 games logged across blitz, bullet, and rapid formats, Ronny’s dedication is unquestionable. He’s mastered openings so secretive they’re a “Top Secret” in database classification, but whether facing bullet punches or blitz bursts, Ronny’s tactical mind and endgame grace shine through.

Whether you meet bupunsu01 online or across a wooden battlefield, be prepared to face a resilient competitor with a heart beating tirelessly for chess and a mind forever calculating the next brilliant move. Ronny Gunawan doesn’t just play chess; he lives it.