Garrett Grimsley: The Chess Journeyman
In the vast kingdom of 64 squares, Garrett Grimsley is the kind of player who doesn't just move pieces—he crafts stories. With a Rapid chess rating that flirted with 1144 and a Blitz rating hovering around 867 at his peak, Garrett has shown a persistent dedication to the game spanning multiple years.
Though not quite a grandmaster, Garrett's strengths lie in his strategic favorite openings. The King's Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation and the classic King's Pawn Opening boast a perfect 100% win record, proving that when Garrett gets comfortable, he really knows how to deliver checkmate—and maybe a witty one-liner.
His chess style? Let's say it's a mix of patience and tactical awareness, with a remarkable 100% win rate after losing a piece. Call him the comeback kid—Garrett refuses to wave the white flag early, bouncing back from setbacks like a chessboard phoenix.
With an average winning streak peaking at 8 games and a knack for grinding out endgames (he dives into them 44% of the time), Garrett's matches are not for the faint of heart. He plays thoughtfully, with average moves per win over 55, showing he loves a good, drawn-out cerebral battle.
His psychological profile shows a mild tilt factor—about 14—which means he occasionally lets the game get under his skin. But then again, who doesn't when losing to someone called modul8r8r?
When it comes to online opponents, Garrett has some fan favorites. Against dzhinguz_khan, he scored a solid 76% win rate. And for players curious about his perfect scores, names like spikeymike81, alexwilson37, and johnwicko sit proudly in his conquest list at 100%.
Off the clock, you might find Garrett playing chess mostly around 13:00 and 22:00 hours, times where his win rates bizarrely hit 100%. Coincidence? Or just brilliance fueled by coffee? That's chess mystery for you.
In conclusion: Garrett Grimsley may not yet have toppled the grandmasters, but he’s a formidable foe in his corner of the chess universe—relentless, resilient, and with a surprisingly deadly opening book. Keep an eye on this tactical tactician; one day, he might just pull off that legendary upset.
Until then, watch out for those sneaky King's Pawn Openings!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| dzhinguz_khan | 19W / 6L / 0D | |
| modul8r8r | 2W / 4L / 0D | |
| aztecaajedrezistico | 1W / 4L / 0D | |
| chvck | 3W / 0L / 0D | |
| freeman2369 | 0W / 3L / 0D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 797 | 1066 | ||
| 2019 | 662 | |||
| 2018 | 996 | 1119 | 1000 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 26W / 17L / 3D | 16W / 25L / 2D | 54.0 |
| 2019 | 1W / 17L / 0D | 2W / 16L / 1D | 45.7 |
| 2018 | 40W / 44L / 0D | 36W / 42L / 0D | 51.6 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation | 13 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 76.9% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 45.5% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 55.6% |
| Undefined | 9 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 22.2% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 8 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 12.5% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Queens Gambit Accepted Old Variation | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 40.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 20.0% |
| Colle System | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 40.0% |
| Philidor Defense | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 25.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Gambit Accepted | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Center Game | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Queens Gambit Declined Queens Knight Variation | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Scotch Game | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Italian Game | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Gambit Declined | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 8 | 1 |
| Losing | 14 | 0 |