Eirik Gullaksen IM

Eirik Gullaksen - International Master

Meet Eirik Gullaksen, the chess maestro who holds the prestigious title of International Master awarded by FIDE. Known in the digital chess circles as EirikGu66, Eirik combines deep strategic insight with a dash of flair that confounds both humans and algorithms.

Eirik’s journey through the ranks has been nothing short of impressive. Peaking with a blitz rating close to 2700 in 2024, he’s a dynamic force on the board who thrives under time pressure—though he occasionally indulges in thoughtful, millennia-old endgames, averaging nearly 77 moves per win (because rushing is for amateurs!). Notably, leaving a game early is simply not in his playbook, boasting a zero early resignation rate.

With a blitz record boasting 59 wins against 33 losses and an uncanny comeback ability—over 80% win rate after falling behind—Eirik is the kind of player who turns the tables when you least expect it. His favorite secret weapon: a mysterious opening classified as “Top Secret,” delivering a win rate north of 56% in blitz and an even more impressive 59% in rapid games.

When facing opponents, Eirik enjoys a mixed bag: some, like maxim_e2e4 and bigfish1995, escaped with perfect records against him, while others like xakevicius91 and dvahrasta never stood a chance, suffering 100% defeat rates. Even against juggernauts (yes, including magnuscarlsen), Eirik maintains a steely resolve—though the scoreboard jokes him with zero wins there.

Eirik’s playstyle reveals a thoughtful tactician with a penchant for grueling endgames and a psychological edge. With a tilt factor of just 5, he stays cool even when the chess gods are unkind, displaying a perfect 100% win record after losing a piece. Timing is key, too: he's most dangerous around 10 AM with a sizzling 79% win rate, and his Monday matches shine brightest, boasting nearly 70% victories.

Off the board, Eirik’s humor is as sharp as his opening prep—after all, chess is serious business, but someone has to laugh when the opponent forgets their knight. Keep an eye on this rising star; with a current winning streak poised for a comeback, Eirik Gullaksen is proving there’s always more to the game than meets the eye.