Player Profile: eastongross
Over the past few years, eastongross has proven to be a dedicated Rapid chess enthusiast, amassing nearly 2,500 games and maintaining a competitive playing level around the 900–1100 range. Their ratings have fluctuated through the seasons—peaking as high as 1274 in 2023—and most recently settling near the 1000 mark.
With a large share of games fought to the end, around 59% reach a true endgame phase. When playing as White, they hold a solid win rate of over 54%. Notably, they have a surprising knack for comebacks—boasting a 72.92% comeback rate—and even achieving a perfect win percentage in rare instances after losing material.
Across openings, eastongross has frequently relied on the Queen’s Pawn structures, especially the Chigorin Variation, tested in several hundred games with a positive success rate. They also use the English Defense and Accelerated London System consistently. Their longest winning streak stands at nine consecutive victories, a sign of their capacity for momentum when fully focused.
Interestingly, performance peaks around midday and early evening hours, while Sundays appear to be their favored day for success. With a modest 2.99% early resignation rate, most battles continue in earnest until the decisive moves are played. Looking ahead, eastongross shows every intention of honing their skills further in pursuit of a steadily climbing Rapid rating.
