Gerasimos Linosporis (aka faekoutsoulous)
Meet Gerasimos Linosporis, a rapid-fire chess enthusiast whose preferred battlefield is, unsurprisingly, the Rapid time control. With a peak rapid rating of 309 achieved in early 2024, Gerasimos has clearly made a name for himself dodging bishops and castle-mate traps faster than you can say "check!".
Not one to shy away from complex mini-wars, his favorite openings are as eclectic as his game results. The Vienna Game, Pirc Defense, and even the Englund Gambit have all seen action on his board—showcasing a taste for both classical and slightly spicy lines. Interestingly, his blitz adventures peaked at a modest 176, while bullet games hover around the century mark, proving that speed isn’t everything (or maybe it is, just not his cup of tea).
Gerasimos’ stats paint the picture of a fighter with a few quirks:
- His winning streak record is a humble 3, but beware his 17-game losing streak —yes, even chess heroes have their "what just happened?!" moments.
- With a tilt factor of 17%, don’t expect him to rage-quit after a tumble but he does keep a keen eye on his psychological game.
- His comeback rate — the ability to bounce back after falling behind — stands at a respectable 42.86%. Not bad for pulling fresh ideas from the pawns in his sleeves.
- Preferred playing hours? He’s a morning strategist, shining brightest around 10:00 AM, when caffeine and calculation meet.
But what truly defines Gerasimos is his persistence and willingness to learn. Despite a challenging bullet record with no wins in 11 games and a blitz tally of 1 win to 7 losses, his rapid games tell a story of patient growth and tactical surprises with 48 wins, 67 losses, and 12 draws.
His victories come with flair — from a dramatic queen sacrifice to tremble enemies to clinching the win with well-timed resignations from his opponents. The opening moves might be standard, but watch closely: Gerasimos' midgame throws in some unexpected twists that keep opponents on their toes.
Fun Facts & Trivia
- His go-to weapon: the Giuoco Piano in blitz, despite having a 20% win rate there. Sometimes falling in love isn’t about winning, right?
- Most played opponent is "thefreefire" — and while the win rate is just shy of 14%, the rivalry is clearly fierce.
- When playing as White, Gerasimos wins about 36.23% of his games, but as Black, he’s no slouch either, holding a win rate of 30.38%.
Whether you’re looking to study openings, get some fighting spirit, or just enjoy a game full of character and resilience, Gerasimos Linosporis’s chess journey is one worth following... or at least cheering for when the underdog rises.
Recent Glorious Win
