Gabriel Martins Araújo (aka Crokitor)
Meet Gabriel Martins Araújo, a chess enthusiast whose online handle, Crokitor, strikes fear into the hearts of pawns everywhere. Gabriel dances on the 64 squares with a rating rollercoaster that could rival a theme park ride, peaking at 763 in Rapid, 611 in Blitz, and boasting a respectable 415 in Bullet as of early 2025.
With over a thousand blitz games under his belt, Gabriel has faced a vast army of opponents, from casual rookies to fierce knights of the web. An endgame specialist (after all, that’s when the real magic happens!), he averages a solid 54 moves per win — talk about stamina! His resilience shines through a remarkable 77% comeback rate, proving he’s not one to throw in the towel easily.
Playing Style and Statistics
- Opening Specialist: Prefers the mysterious "Top Secret" opening, with almost 50% win rate in Blitz. Also dabbles in favorites like the Sicilian Defense and the English Opening, occasionally surprising opponents with his variety.
- Timing Is Everything: Gabriel’s best chess mojo strikes around 8 PM, where his win rate soars to nearly 58%. Beware if you challenge him then—you might just get checkmated... or run out of time!
- Emotional Quirks: A modest tilt factor of 9 means he keeps his cool for the most part, though even he can get a bit fiery after losing a piece.
- Win-Loss Tango: Across all formats, Gabriel proudly holds a near-even Blitz record with 516 wins against 497 losses, sprinkled with a few draws. Rapid and Bullet formats show he's quick on his feet, but Daily games keep him humble.
A Notable Recent Triumph
His latest victory was a titanic battle in a 2025 Blitz game against "jonathym08," where Gabriel, playing White, executed a thrilling Sicilian Defense variation and clinched victory on time. It’s classic Crokitor: strategic, patient, and always a step ahead.
Fun Facts
- Gabriel's opponents beware: he has a perfect win rate (100%) against many challengers. Apparently, once you face Crokitor, it’s game over.
- Despite the grind, he sometimes resigns early—only about 5% of his losses—to save his mental energy for the next match.
- His favorite days to play? Mondays and Fridays, when his win rate nudges above 50%. Clearly, he starts the week and ends it with some chess flair.
Whether maneuvering a tricky position or launching a surprise attack, Gabriel "Crokitor" Araújo continues to charm the chess world, one pawn at a time, never giving up and always aiming for that checkmate smile.
