Avatar of Gokul

Gokul

Username: foxwater243

Playing Since: 2011-01-28 (Closed for Fair Play Violations)

Wow Factor: ♟

Chess.com

Daily: 1882
131W / 228L / 9D
Rapid: 2031
129W / 21L / 20D
Blitz: 2485
4139W / 1003L / 454D
Bullet: 2759
4028W / 3344L / 491D

Gokul - The Crafty Chess Warrior

Known online as foxwater243, Gokul is a chess enthusiast whose journey through the 64 squares is nothing short of epic. Starting from humble beginnings with a modest bullet rating hovering around 1000 in early 2013, Gokul didn't just play chess — he stormed it. Over the years, this relentless tactician honed his speed and strategic eye, rising through bullet ranks to a breathtaking peak rating of 2775 in April 2023. That's not just good; that's on the verge of wizardry.

A blitz and bullet specialist, Gokul possesses lightning-fast reflexes with a blitz peak of 2485 and a rapid peak crossing 2300, demonstrating versatility across all time controls. Whether he’s slicing through bullet games with a 60% win rate or dazzling opponents in blitz with over 75% wins, his style combines calculated risk-taking and stubborn endgame resilience. Average moves per win hover near 70, proving Gokul’s knack for drawn-out battles that favor endurance — or maybe just an impressive tolerance for staring at a tiny board.

Speaking of endurance, Gokul’s record is peppered with epic streaks — a longest winning streak of 44 games and, humbly, a jaw-dropping losing streak of 111, suggesting every grandmaster has their days of wondering if they brought the right pieces to the fight. Yet, like a phoenix, Gokul bounces back with a comeback rate nearing 86%, and a winning flair after losing pieces at 65%, earning a reputation for never giving up—even when the pieces tell a different story.

When not playing bullet to keep the heart rate dangerously high, Gokul excels in slower games, capturing victory by creative means. His psychological charge? A tilt factor of 111—translation: he sometimes gets as feisty as a knight trapped in the center, but always regains composure, ready for the next battle. His favorite hour to play? The 5 AM glory slot, when dreams mix with strategies. Perhaps the best moves come with coffee and a bit of insomnia.

Off the board, Gokul's move choices are wrapped in mystery — his most-used opening is fabulously labeled "Top Secret", an apt name for a player who surprises friends and foes alike. Whether methodically edging out opponents or charging headfirst into tactical skirmishes, Gokul’s chess tale is one of passion, perseverance, and playful battle cries.

Recently, Gokul clinched a victory with a dramatic checkmate in a King of the Hill game, showcasing not just strategic depth but a flair for theatrical finishes. Opponents beware: this is a player who not only wants to checkmate your king but also make it to the hill with style.

To sum it up: Gokul is the kind of player who treats every game like a story, every piece like a soldier, and every win like a well-earned glory... and if all else fails, he blames the bishops.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
LordGigantics 221W / 240L / 27D
Alexandra Samaganova 297W / 150L / 38D
Jesse Zafirakos 65W / 89L / 39D
Adriana Nikolova 84W / 72L / 21D
Barkly Balacouston 123W / 25L / 8D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2023 2759 1682 1983 1882
2022 2729 2452 1989 1968
2021 2621 2305 1901 1347
2020 1853 2311 1719
2019 2207 2104 2166
2018 2169
2013 1694 1537 1910
2011 1347
Rating by Year2011201320182019202020212022202327591347YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2023 509W / 192L / 64D 459W / 216L / 71D 77.0
2022 3128W / 1261L / 300D 2961W / 1327L / 371D 77.7
2021 2320W / 764L / 196D 2282W / 801L / 215D 73.8
2020 1072W / 321L / 111D 1020W / 341L / 133D 74.3
2019 33W / 25L / 2D 36W / 22L / 5D 69.1
2018 3W / 0L / 0D 5W / 0L / 0D 71.6
2013 130W / 54L / 3D 117W / 62L / 5D 63.9
2011 59W / 127L / 4D 71W / 104L / 4D 38.3

Openings: Most Played

Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown 58 14 44 0 24.1%
Barnes Defense 31 10 21 0 32.3%
Amazon Attack 19 10 9 0 52.6%
Australian Defense 18 5 13 0 27.8%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 18 4 13 1 22.2%
Caro-Kann Defense 14 6 8 0 42.9%
Scandinavian Defense 13 5 8 0 38.5%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 12 3 9 0 25.0%
Philidor Defense 10 4 6 0 40.0%
Ruy Lopez: Old Steinitz Defense, Semi-Duras Variation 9 6 2 1 66.7%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro-Kann Defense 1285 967 204 114 75.2%
Amar Gambit 392 283 66 43 72.2%
Australian Defense 326 269 31 26 82.5%
Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation 314 231 56 27 73.6%
Scandinavian Defense 282 223 31 28 79.1%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 272 172 68 32 63.2%
Barnes Defense 241 199 28 14 82.6%
French Defense 231 192 25 14 83.1%
Elephant Gambit 217 197 11 9 90.8%
Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation 203 150 42 11 73.9%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amar Gambit 1590 926 592 72 58.2%
Caro-Kann Defense 1189 730 396 63 61.4%
Australian Defense 498 297 183 18 59.6%
Modern 471 277 176 18 58.8%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 450 219 198 33 48.7%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 424 220 178 26 51.9%
Scandinavian Defense 345 219 111 15 63.5%
Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation 273 196 64 13 71.8%
French Defense 255 188 55 12 73.7%
East Indian Defense 247 141 96 10 57.1%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro-Kann Defense 47 37 3 7 78.7%
Amar Gambit 24 17 5 2 70.8%
Barnes Defense 16 13 1 2 81.2%
Australian Defense 16 14 1 1 87.5%
Scandinavian Defense 12 9 1 2 75.0%
Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation 11 9 1 1 81.8%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 9 9 0 0 100.0%
Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Yugoslav Attack 9 7 2 0 77.8%
Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation 9 7 0 2 77.8%
Caro-Kann Defense: Classical Variation 8 3 1 4 37.5%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 44 0
Losing 111 9