Gabriel Pimentel (Username: flokkin20)
Gabriel Pimentel, known in the chess world by his online handle flokkin20, is a spirited player whose journey on the 64 squares is a roller-coaster of emotions, tactics, and the occasional blunder. His chess timeline from late 2024 into 2025 reveals a passionate blitz and rapid enthusiast, who seems to enjoy the thrill of the clock almost as much as the game itself.
Ratings & Performance
Gabriel's peak rapid and blitz ratings both hit an impressive high of 700, a respectable milestone that shows flashes of brilliance. His bullet rating peaked at 385, and daily chess saw a more modest 357. While his blitz record stands at 3 wins to 11 losses, showcasing some tough battles ahead, his rapid success rate is a little brighter with 2 wins out of 3 games.
Style & Strategy
True to his fighting spirit, Gabriel is not afraid to experiment with a variety of openings, ranging from the King's Gambit to the Queen's Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation. His wins frequently arise from aggressive setups like the Pirc Defense Main Line Austrian Attack and the Queen’s Pawn Opening, proving he can mix boldness with strategic precision.
However, Gabriel's games can sometimes resemble a suspense thriller: he often averages around 31 moves in victories but lingers much longer in losses, hinting at epic battles fought to the bitter end, sometimes ending in resignation or timeouts. His endurance in endgames is notable, popping up in nearly a third of his matches.
Fun Facts & Quirks
- He has an impressive 100% comeback rate after losing a piece—proof that giving up is simply not in his repertoire.
- Gabriel's longest losing streak reached a grueling 6 games, followed by a noble quest for redemption.
- He tends to play his best chess around noon, with a 50% win rate at 12 PM, no doubt fueled by a strong cup of coffee.
- Despite some tough losses, his games against the user "fsopy" saw a perfect 100% win rate, showing he knows how to capitalize on familiar foes.
- Gabriel has a slight tilt factor of 6, which means he occasionally chuckles nervously while blundering, then vows revenge in the next match.
Recent Highlights
Among his recent memorable games, Gabriel secured a tactical victory against PedroFelipebsb by resignation in a Queen’s Pawn Opening encounter on May 29, 2025. It was a game that mixed clever positional play with the burning passion of a fighter refusing to let go. On the flip side, games show that he’s not immune to losses on time or well-executed checkmates, reminding everyone that even heroes stumble.
In Summary
Gabriel Pimentel’s chess story is one of resilience, experimentation, and the pure joy of playing. Whether winning or losing, he battles with heart and humor, turning every game into a learning adventure. For followers of the game who enjoy players who embody passion over perfection, flokkin20 is a username to watch and cheer for.
