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Gage Hester

Username: Gage_isdabest

Playing Since: 2024-11-21 (Active)

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Daily: 400
1W / 2L / 0D
Rapid: 137
84W / 120L / 25D
Blitz: 100
0W / 1L / 0D
Bullet: 100
0W / 8L / 0D

Profile Summary: Gage_isdabest

Meet Gage_isdabest, a daring rapid chess enthusiast whose journey on the 64 squares is as thrilling as a rollercoaster ride—sometimes soaring, sometimes plunging, but never boring. With a peak rapid rating of 229 achieved in November 2024, Gage's games embody an intrepid spirit, frequently opting for bold openings like the King's Pawn Opening and the tricky Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation.

Though wins have been a bit shy compared to losses (63 wins to 98 losses in rapid), Gage shows resilience; bouncing back after setbacks with a commendable comeback rate of 42%. Not one to shy away from early resignations (35% of games), maybe Gage prefers to save energy for a cunning gambit or a late-game smasher!

Chess Style & Strategy

  • Favorite Openings: King's Pawn Opening (64 games), with a steady ~39% win rate, plus a surprisingly successful Scandinavian Mieses Kotrc Variation (57% win rate).
  • Playing Style: A creative tactician who slices games with precise endgames (15% frequency) and isn’t afraid to press for a win when playing Black, boasting a slightly better Black win rate (35%) than White (30%).
  • Average Game Length: Wins are typically sealed in about 27 moves, proving there’s no nonsense in Gage’s play—just efficient tussles.

Recent Adventures

Gage_isdabest’s latest triumphs include a cheeky victory using the classic King’s Pawn Opening, where he cunningly checked the opponent multiple times before securing a swift win. He also shines in the Scandinavian Defense - proving that if you dance boldly, sometimes the king takes a few awkward steps backward!

Despite some rough patches — including an unlucky streak with formidable opponents like sarasouli and tatotatan—Gage maintains a fighting spirit. Losses have been educational, making every defeat just another plot twist in the epic saga of their chess career.

Fun Facts & Quirks

  • Gage’s best time to play? Noon sharp (12:00) — clearly the brain’s prime time!
  • Longest winning streak: 4 games; longest losing streak: a harrowing 17 games. Hey, even champions have their “groove” and “meh” moments.
  • Win rates fluctuate wildly by day — Wednesdays are lucky (over 52% wins), while Sundays are more like a quiet day off (0% wins).
  • Has a mysterious undefeated record against many opponents, but watch out for the big names; they tend to steal a few wins.

In bullet, blitz, and daily chess, Gage is still finding their stride, with a perfect daily rating peak of 400 hinting at hidden potential if they devote more time to slower, strategic battles.

One thing’s for sure: whether Gage_isdabest plays for glory, to learn, or just for fun, every game is packed with energy, creativity, and the distinct thrill of never knowing quite what’s next on the board.

Keep your eyes on Gage_isdabest — the chessboard storyteller who combines guts, grit, and a bit of cheeky flair!


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
mujtaba2220 0W / 1L / 0D
harshal-28 0W / 1L / 0D
179126629xn 0W / 1L / 0D
charlyhnt 0W / 1L / 0D
miriammartins 0W / 0L / 1D
Most Played Opponents
him12243 0W / 6L / 0D
kingofchess122323 3W / 1L / 1D
marwanghostriley 0W / 0L / 2D
sushicarol 1W / 1L / 0D
tanvir_singh22 2W / 0L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 100 100 100 400
2024 139
Rating by Year20242025139100YearRatingRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 34W / 61L / 15D 42W / 61L / 10D 27.8
2024 2W / 4L / 0D 2W / 5L / 0D 31.8

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Kings Pawn Opening 83 32 39 12 38.5%
Scandinavian Defense 13 3 8 2 23.1%
Queens Pawn Opening 10 4 5 1 40.0%
Pirc Defense 9 2 6 1 22.2%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 7 4 3 0 57.1%
Englund Gambit 5 2 3 0 40.0%
Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation 4 1 2 1 25.0%
Bishops Opening Boi Variation 4 1 3 0 25.0%
Center Game 3 2 1 0 66.7%
French Defense 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Kings Pawn Opening 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Mieses Opening 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Alekhines Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Englund Gambit Mosquito Gambit 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Bishops Opening Boi Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Van t Kruijs Opening 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Center Game Accepted 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Kings Pawn Opening Tortoise Opening 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Scandinavian Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Center Game 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 5 0
Losing 17 4