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Garyk6979

Playing Since: 2023-01-04 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟

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Rapid: 1024
1874W / 1788L / 203D
Blitz: 1007
3010W / 2905L / 226D
Bullet: 952
2382W / 2308L / 135D

Profile Summary: Garyk6979

Meet Garyk6979, a determined chess warrior who has truly embraced the rollercoaster ride of the 64 squares! Starting off with a modest Rapid rating around 500 in early 2023, Garyk6979 has climbed steadily to a peak of over 1050 by mid-2025—clearly proving patience pays off. No speedster, but a strategist who steadily improves, especially when the clock is ticking.

Playing Style & Strengths

Known for a love of endgames (over 65% frequency!), Garyk6979 is no quitter, boasting a comeback rate of almost 80%. Even after losing a piece—which normally signals doom to mere mortals—this player manages to snatch victory nearly half the time. A bit of a tilt temper (11 on the scale) means the occasional rollercoaster mood, but overall steady nerves with an early resignation rate of just 3.5%. Expect games lasting around 60 moves for a win and slightly more for losses; this isn't a speed chess rush, but a marathon for strategic domination.

Favourite Openings

In Rapid games, Scandinavian Defense and variations of King's Pawn openings lead the charge. Garyk6979 enjoys battlegrounds where the win rate hovers just below 50%, showing a warrior spirit in tricky lines. When the clock speeds up in Blitz, there's a penchant for the mysterious "Top Secret" opening (yes, really!) and a sharp eye on the Philidor Defense. Bullet games reveal a more aggressive side with the Bishop’s Opening boasting a winning record over 56%—a sly invitation to chaos.

Stats Snapshot

  • Peak Ratings: Rapid 1057, Blitz 1193, Bullet 971
  • Overall Win/Loss/Draw: Rapid ~1877/1788/203; Blitz ~2696/2593/211; Bullet ~1499/1466/94
  • Longest Winning Streak: 12 games
  • Current Losing Streak: 3 games (we've all been there!)
  • Wins by Termination: 2655 resignations, 2098 checkmates, and an impressive 1317 timeouts!

When to Watch Out

Garyk's best moves apparently come early in the morning, peaking around 7 AM — so while you’re hitting snooze, this player is hitting checkmate. Beware if you face them around 7 AM or during the 14th hour when their win rate soars above 50%. Night owls may find a slight edge since win rates dip in the wee hours, but don’t bet against a determined mind.

Recent Games

The latest victories include dazzling checkmates in Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation and captivating wins by time control manipulation—because sometimes, wearing down your opponent’s clock is just as satisfying as checkmating their king.

Of course, every hero has their off-days; Garyk6979 has suffered tough losses against crafty opponents using English and Queen’s Pawn openings. But with a fighting spirit reflected in a high comeback rate, expect a strong return next game.

Final Thoughts

With a mix of gritty endgame expertise, tactical comebacks, and a splash of unconventional opening choices, Garyk6979 is a player who embodies the motto: “Chess is a marathon, not a sprint... though it helps if you can sprint when the clock’s about to run out!” Whether you're a fan of solid play or enjoy a little chaos on the board, keep an eye on this rising contender willing to sacrifice a pawn for style—and maybe even win.


🆚 Opponent Insights

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pelle_pjolter 1W / 0L / 0D View
Most Played Opponents
Joshy Samson 2W / 5L / 0D View Games
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rookgoesfirst 5W / 0L / 0D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 839 867 1024
2024 660 987 983
2023 268 664 789
Rating by Year2023202420251024268YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 846W / 741L / 56D 756W / 849L / 46D 69.7
2024 1344W / 1155L / 105D 1214W / 1308L / 82D 67.6
2023 1044W / 911L / 109D 988W / 997L / 113D 60.2

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Scandinavian Defense 318 152 144 22 47.8%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 289 145 129 15 50.2%
Kings Pawn Opening 235 110 113 12 46.8%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 173 74 85 14 42.8%
Philidor Defense 160 78 75 7 48.8%
Bishops Opening 121 58 59 4 47.9%
Queens Pawn Opening 115 55 53 7 47.8%
Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation 111 50 51 10 45.0%
Scandinavian Defense Closed 94 48 46 0 51.1%
Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation 92 50 38 4 54.4%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 317 152 152 13 48.0%
Philidor Defense 310 159 140 11 51.3%
Scandinavian Defense 303 157 133 13 51.8%
Bishops Opening 291 151 128 12 51.9%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 263 103 149 11 39.2%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 250 108 135 7 43.2%
Kings Pawn Opening 188 99 85 4 52.7%
Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation 135 62 65 8 45.9%
Queens Pawn Opening 134 70 58 6 52.2%
Van t Kruijs Opening 133 67 60 6 50.4%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 366 172 181 13 47.0%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 176 86 82 8 48.9%
Scandinavian Defense 156 88 67 1 56.4%
Bishops Opening 149 83 56 10 55.7%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 135 56 79 0 41.5%
Philidor Defense 124 62 58 4 50.0%
Queens Pawn Opening 85 43 39 3 50.6%
Queens Pawn Opening Accelerated London System 77 44 32 1 57.1%
Van t Kruijs Opening 73 36 35 2 49.3%
Caro Kann Defense 72 36 34 2 50.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 12 0
Losing 11 1
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