Giga Bukia

Giga Bukia (g9313991)

Meet Giga Bukia, the chess enthusiast whose Rapid rating rollercoaster might just give rollercoasters a run for their money! With a peak Rapid rating of 576 soaring in March 2025, Giga has bravely conquered battles across the board — sometimes winning, sometimes... well, bravely learning.

Playing Style & Strengths

Known for favoring the Bishop's Opening — boasting an impressive 71% win rate in Rapid games — Giga strikes with a tactical mind that loves to keep opponents guessing. The Pirc Defense is another favorite, surprising foes with a solid 66% success rate.

With an early resignation rate hovering around 9%, Giga knows when to throw in the towel, but don’t be fooled—comebacks happen 65% of the time when the odds look grim. After losing a piece, Giga still manages to snatch victory roughly one-third of the time. Talk about fighting spirit!

Statistics Snapshot

• Rapid Games: 39 wins, 51 losses, 3 draws
• Bullet Games: 1 win, 3 losses (speed chess is a work in progress)
• Daily Games: Tough luck here, but every loss is a step to mastery

The longest winning streak proudly stands at 3 games, which shows Giga’s ability to make magic happen when on form. However, the infamous 6-game losing streak hints at moments when the chess gods demand humility.

Memorable Matches

Giga’s most recent victory was an elegant Pirc Defense triumph, where the opponent resigned after some crafty piece play wrapped in just nine moves. On the flip side, even legends stumble — a recent loss to wikusiontko2137 highlighted that every defeat is merely fuel for the next epic comeback.

Psychological Quirks & Trivia

Plays best at 2 PM sharp — because who doesn't love a good afternoon brain boost? Surprisingly, Giga’s worst opponents tend to be those sneaky players who refuse to let a win ride quietly, but friends like the-man-cb and razvancrd have tasted defeat at Giga’s hands with a 100% win rate!

Fun fact: Giga’s games average around 40 moves when winning, but extend to 45 when learning from losses — because who needs fast wins when the journey is this entertaining?

Looking Ahead

With every rating point earned and lost, Giga Bukia keeps sharpening sharp intellect and quirky charm — proving that chess is as much about wit and resilience as it is about pawns and knights. Watch this space for more battles, blunders, and brilliant moves!