Gerard Miró Rovira

Gerard Miró Rovira (Drarek17)

Meet Gerard Miró Rovira, better known in the chess universe as Drarek17, a rapid and daily chess enthusiast whose journey is as dynamic as his opening repertoire. Despite operating at a modest peak rapid rating of 550 (achieved in May 2025), Gerard’s chess style is full of surprises, persistence, and a dash of endgame flair.

Playing Style & Personality

Gerard is not your typical grandmaster; he prefers to keep his audience guessing. With an early resignation rate of just 8%, he rarely gives up without a fight. His games tend to be battles of endurance, with an average of about 45 moves per win and nearly 60 moves in losses, proving he’s willing to grind deep into the endgame - where he appears about half the time. Both as White and Black, he maintains an almost equal win rate of about 46%, proudly showcasing his balanced skillset.

Psychologically, Gerard has a tilt factor of 3 (we assume chess zen masters are at 0), meaning he might mutter a curse or two after a bad game but quickly gets back in the saddle. His chess peak hour to strike is around 10 AM, perhaps fueled by a strong coffee and a fresh mind before the day’s chaos.

The Tactical Gladiator

His comeback rate of 84% is nothing short of impressive — this is a player who refuses to fold when behind, often clawing his way back into contention after losing a piece (winning nearly 47% of those fights). However, his one-sided loss rate sits low at 8%, suggesting that when he loses badly, it doesn’t happen too often or quietly.

Favorite Openings (and the Rough Patches)

• Queens Pawn Opening Mikenas Defense: The most friends made here — winning or drawing half of the games.
• Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation: A perfect zone with a 100% win rate over 2 games. Gerard’s personal winning playground.
• Englund Gambit: The bogeyman — two games with zero success.

He plays openings with mysterious names proudly but struggles with the Englund Gambit — maybe it’s the gambit, or maybe it’s just the bad luck.

Recent Battles

Gerard’s latest victories include a tough resignation win against romm09 as Black in a Vienna Game Falkbeer Variation, proof that he can crush opponents by subtle pressure rather than brute force. His last winning game as White on May 24, 2025, saw him claim victory on time against slayethalldayeth, showing his knack for patience and clock management.

However, he's no stranger to setbacks — a recent tough loss came by resignation against ptibene in a Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation, reminding us all that even the best knights can get skewered.

Summary

In the realm of rapid and daily chess, Gerard Miró Rovira is a resilient fighter, part strategist, part gladiator, and part caffeinated chess warrior. His balanced yet unpredictable style means every match is an engaging tale, peppered with ups, downs, and the occasional triumphant roar. So whether he's dancing with the Leonardis Variation or wrestling the Englund Gambit, Gerard's games are never boring — and thankfully, neither is his chess career.