Meet ganjam8: The Chessboard Maverick
From the bustling realms of rapid blunders to the lightning-fast world of blitz battles, ganjam8 dances with chess pieces like a caffeinated grandmaster-in-training.
Rating Rollercoaster
With a peak blitz rating touching the lofty heights of 243 (achieved early 2025), ganjam8 has shown flashes of brilliance and bouts of "what just happened?" moments. The rapid rating peaked dramatically at 457 back in early 2024, hinting at some seriously flashy moments — or perhaps a system hiccup, but hey, who’s counting! Bullet and daily chess remain humble domains with ratings of 100 and 400 respectively, proving there’s room for growth... or maybe just a preference for faster chaos and slower strategizing.
Playing Style & Personality
With an early resignation rate of 18.9%, ganjam8 knows when to cut losses and sprint to the next game — efficiency is key! Their games often stretch beyond 40 moves (average moves in wins ~60), indicating a patient strategist who enjoys the full drama of the endgame. Despite some rough patches (current losing streak: 3), comebacks happen 72% of the time — resilience is definitely in this player's DNA.
White pieces win rate: ~46%, Black pieces win rate: ~41%. Not shabby for a player who isn’t afraid to mix things up.
Opening Repertoire
If you’re facing ganjam8, beware the Alekhine’s Defense in blitz, where ganjam8 holds a solid 70% win rate—a cozy little secret weapon. The ever-popular King’s Pawn Opening is their bread and butter with over 80 blitz games logged and a respectable 52.5% win rate. Scandinavian and Bishop’s openings also see respectable success, while some rare picks like the Van t Kruijs Opening are gambles that have met mixed fortunes.
Favorite Time to Wreck Opponents
Beat ganjam8 early in the morning (around 8 AM) when their win rate hits a perfect 100% — apparently the coffee kicks in right then! Late night attempts? They drop off a bit (win rate ~25%), so maybe keep the midnight snacks handy.
Record Highlights & Quirks
- Total Blitz wins and losses tally up evenly to 152 each, proving this player loves a battle till the very end.
- In rapid chess, there’s still room for improvement with 11 wins to 24 losses, but hey, everyone loves a good underdog story.
- Never underestimate ganjam8's tactical prowess: delivering a classic Fool’s Mate-style checkmate in a recent game (Qxf7#) with a swift and stylish blow.
In conclusion, ganjam8 is much like a wild card shuffled into every game: entertaining, unpredictable, and always ready for a comeback. Whether on a hot streak or in a temporary slump, every move tells a story worth watching. Keep your queens guarded and your knights ready—because ganjam8 strikes fast and funny!
"He’s the player who proves that sometimes, the best strategy is to confuse your opponent — and maybe even yourself."
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| cornyydogg | 3W / 7L / 11D | View Games |
| pakishagger | 3W / 0L / 1D | View Games |
| lukepash100 | 2W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| gabriel00x | 1W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| paito1932 | 2W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 271 | 240 | ||
| 2024 | 100 | 199 | 128 | 400 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 62W / 53L / 11D | 61W / 54L / 7D | 57.7 |
| 2024 | 34W / 43L / 8D | 30W / 45L / 8D | 56.4 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 94 | 49 | 37 | 8 | 52.1% |
| Alekhines Defense | 21 | 15 | 6 | 0 | 71.4% |
| Nimzowitsch Defense | 17 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 47.1% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 16 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 43.8% |
| Bishops Opening | 13 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 61.5% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 58.3% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Undefined | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 55.6% |
| Pirc Defense | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 16 | 3 | 11 | 2 | 18.8% |
| Undefined | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 25.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.0% |
| Pirc Defense | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 33.3% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Sicilian Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| English Opening Agincourt Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Reti Opening Slav Invitation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Indian Game Tartakower Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Closed Sicilian Defense Traditional Line | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense McDonnell Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Van Geet Opening Reversed Nimzowitsch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 9 | 0 |
| Losing | 7 | 0 |