Chess Player Profile: cgoehl
Meet cgoehl, a chess enthusiast navigating the stormy seas of Rapid and Blitz chess with the tenacity of a caffeine-fueled grandmaster-in-training. With a peak Rapid rating of 734 back in March 2023 and a Blitz high of 346, cgoehl doesn't just play chess—cgoehl battles it out like a gladiator under time pressure, often clocking games with moves that could either be genius or “oops, did I just blunder that?” moments.
Playing Style & Strengths
Known for a fairly balanced approach to both Black and White pieces, cgoehl has a slightly better win rate with Black (48.55%) than with White (46.32%), proving that sometimes it’s good to play defense and counterattack fiercely. Their games tend to last an average of 57 moves when victorious, which suggests a penchant for long, strategic battles rather than quick, sneaky checkmates. They also have an impressive comeback rate of 68.46%, meaning if cgoehl loses a piece, don’t count them out just yet!
Opening Repertoire
On the Rapid front, cgoehl enjoys dabbling in some offbeat defenses - notably the Nimzowitsch Defense French Connection Variation with a flawless 100% win record in the games played. Meanwhile, Blitz games reveal a fondness for the Van t Kruijs Opening with a robust 71.43% win rate, alongside solid results in the Bishop's Opening and French Defense Normal Variation. Clearly, cgoehl isn't afraid to mix mainstream lines with a dash of flair and surprise.
Recent Battles
One of the latest shining moments was a fantastic checkmate victory against poker1520 in May 2025, showcasing tactical sharpness and the ability to capitalize on the Polish Opening’s unique dynamics. It’s often said that cgoehl prefers to fight until the last pawn, and their average moves per win confirm this willingness to engage deep into the endgame fray.
Record & Rivalries
Across both Rapid and Blitz, cgoehl enjoys a perfectly symmetrical win/loss tally in Blitz (115 wins and 115 losses), hinting at some nail-biting, rollercoaster battles (maybe nerves or just very evenly matched opponents). Opponents like poker1520 and hermit4123 have featured multiple times, with mixed results. Notably, cgoehl scores a respectable 71.43% win rate against poker1520—talk about sweet revenge!
Psychological Notes
The infamous “tilt factor” stands modest at 8%, which means cgoehl might sometimes grumble, but rarely rage-quit in despair. Best playing hours appear around 2 AM—so if you ever challenge cgoehl, consider it a midnight bout where dark magic and coffee-powered cognition collide.
In Summary
Whether you see cgoehl as a fierce tactician, a patient strategist, or the kind of player who can lose a piece and still pull a dazzling win, one thing’s for sure: this player brings passion, unpredictability, and a smidge of charming eccentricity to every game. Prepare to be challenged, charmed, or checkmated — but never bored.