Scott Gray (aka duckweiss)
Meet Scott Gray, a spirited chess enthusiast whose blitz antics on the 64 squares have earned him a rollercoaster ride through the rating charts. From a respectable starting point of 1367 in 2014, Scott punched his way up to a peak blitz rating of 1481 by mid-2020, proving that persistence beats despair—except when his 9-game losing streak sneaks by like a sneaky knight fork.
Also known in the bullet and rapid arenas, Scott showed flashes of brilliance with a blistering rapid peak rating of 1759 in early 2015 and a quicksilver bullet peak of 1394. With an almost equal tally of wins and losses in blitz (771 wins to 746 losses), he's the embodiment of the age-old chess philosophy: sometimes you win, sometimes you learn—and occasionally your opponent just plays better.
Opening Style & Stats
Scott isn't shy about mixing up his openings, favoring the Bishops Opening with a solid 61% win rate in blitz, while also deploying the Modern Defense and various flavors of the Pirc Defense with respectable success. Caution seems to be his middle name: early resignations are rare for Scott (only 0.9%), but when he does put the clock down, it's often because the position screamed "you had a good run."
Playing Style & Quirks
- Notorious for long games with an average of about 70 moves to a win, because Scott likes to make his opponents sweat.
- His best time to play? Apparently 3 AM—perfect for midnight snack fueled chess marathons.
- A comeback king with a nearly 76% comeback rate after being down, showing both resilience and hope (or stubbornness).
Memorable Games
One of Scott's crowning moments was a swift victory against AlexDayal in June 2020, showcasing his command of the Bishop's Opening and culminating in a win on time. Contrast this with the recent sting of defeat against lianjoana in September 2023, a reminder that even duckweiss occasionally encounters the chess boogeyman.
Opponent Spotlight
Among many colorful adversaries, Scott boasts a flawless 100% win record against names like alexdayal, fpmchess99, and a slew of other brave souls, but watch out for lianjoana—Scott's kryptonite with zero wins recorded.
Fun Fact
Scott's ninety-watt smile lights up every chessboard, and his nickname duckweiss? Legend says it’s because he wobbles like a duck but strikes like a blitzing eagle—quack!