Juan Gonzalez

Juan Gonzalez: The Rapid Rise of "DirkTheGoatt"

Meet Juan Gonzalez, whose online chess alias DirkTheGoatt might just be the most humble nickname in the Rapid chess arena—because his games say otherwise! In a brief but bustling 2023, Juan surged through the rating ranks, hitting a peak Rapid rating of 340 in May, proving he's a force to reckon with when the clock is ticking.

Rapid Fire Stats

• Games Played: 11
• Wins: 5
• Losses: 4
• Draws: 2
• Win Rate: 45.45% (not bad for someone whose early resignation rate is at a cheeky 75%)

Playing Style & Quirks

Juan is the kind of player who knows when to call it quits early—evidenced by resigning 75% of the time in games he loses or even wins. But don’t let that fool you! His average moves per win clock in at about 40.6, showing he's capable of marathon tactical battles. His losses tend to be faster, averaging 17 moves before the curtain falls.

A tactical savant? Juan’s comeback rate is an impressive 60%, and even if he loses a piece early, he snatches a 50% win rate afterward—talk about fighting spirit!

Psychological Battlefield

He hits his stride around 11 PM, where his win rate reaches a comfy 50%. Just don’t challenge him too early in the morning—he's known for a tilt factor of 1, which means a small wobble can rattle his pieces!

Top Secret Openings

Juan's go-to opening is labeled "Top Secret," which might just be code for "surprise, I’m experimenting." With 11 games played under this style and a near 45.45% win rate, opponents never quite know what to expect.

Notable Opponent Records

He's got a mixed bag of rivalries. While he boasts 100% win rates against users like kauenahs and kismetmabel123, he’s still searching for the secret sauce against hahahatdogsahorse and killjsj, who have handed him a couple of losses.

Memorable Moments

One of Juan’s finest moments was a game won by resignation against "kauenahs" on May 20, 2023, where his resilience and queen maneuvers left the opponent tiptoeing to concede. You can relive the drama here.

Final Word

Juan Gonzalez aka DirkTheGoatt might still be climbing the chess ladder, but with a clever tactical mind, a surprising comeback streak, and a flair for dramatic early resignations, he’s a character who brings both excitement and a pinch of suspense to the chessboard.