About chrisgunso
chrisgunso is a Daily chess specialist with a knack for long, dramatic games and an appetite for offbeat openings. Active since 2021 on the online scene, Chris climbed steadily through the Daily ladder — peaking at 983 (2025-11-25) — and prefers the thoughtful pace of Daily time control where tactics have time to stew. Expect stubborn endgames, occasional goblin-themed openings, and a self-aware sense of humor at the board.
Playing style
Chris’s games tend to be marathon affairs rather than blitz skirmishes: an Endgame Frequency around 58.76% and long average decisive games show a player who grinds advantages rather than hunting flash wins. Notable tendencies:
- Average moves per win: ~67 — patience is a virtue.
- Comeback rate: ~68% — good at turning the tables after a stumble.
- Tilt factor: 9 — still human, occasionally dramatic after a loss.
- Best time to play: mornings around 09:00 (surprising, but true).
Openings & favorite lines
Chris loves quirky and aggressive choices but handles classical replies well. Top Daily openings and tendencies include:
- Dresden Opening: The Goblin — a personal favorite with ~58% win rate. (Dresden Opening: The Goblin)
- Barnes Defense — aggressive, with a strong ~62% win rate in their games. (Barnes Defense)
- French Defense (including Advance) — solid results across many games. (French Defense)
- Elephant Gambit — used as a surprise weapon; wins often follow sharp tactical play. (Elephant Gambit)
Whether experimenting with gambits or returning to solid pet lines, Chris balances creativity and persistence.
Memorable game (sample)
Here’s a short, viewer-ready sequence that captures Chris’s taste for lively, piece-heavy struggles. Use the embedded game viewer to replay the tactics and candidate moves.
Rivals & records
Chris has a few frequent opponents and some lopsided matchups:
- Most-played rival: brianjbradbury — 242 games (record: 160–76–6 in Chris’s favor).
- Other regulars: gcluley (39 games), donk6969 (33), pigeon4213 (29).
- Perfect foe: willtowin33 — a tidy 6–0 record (small sample, big confidence boost).
Fun facts & training notes
- Longest winning streak: 11 games. Current winning streak: 1.
- Favorite hour to perform: 20:00–23:00 shows particularly strong win rates, while 09:00 is noted as a personal best time to play.
- Chris favors 1.e4 heavily when playing White (consistently across years).
- Training tip: consistency in opening prep (median prep depth 2–3) + endgame practice will convert more of those long games into wins.
- Explore openings: French Defense • Barnes Defense • Dresden Opening: The Goblin
Profile maintained for chrisgunso — a daily chess grinder with a taste for the theatrical. Keep an eye on that PeakRating and the next big streak.