Gatien38

Profile Summary: Gatien38

Meet Gatien38, the rapid-moving tactician whose chess journey is nothing short of a rollercoaster sprinkled with moments of brilliance and, well, some delightful blunders.

With a peak rapid rating soaring to 575 in early 2025, Gatien38 is a force to be reckoned with on the 10+ minute boards, displaying a penchant for classic defenses — notably a stellar Caro Kann Defense boasting a 90.91% win rate. In blitz and bullet formats, our intrepid player has danced between the flames of victory and defeat, with a highest blitz rating of 644 and bullet peaking at a respectable 294. Sure, the bullet rating might not win any trophies yet, but hey, those quick-fire decisions keep the games exciting — for both sides.

Playing Style & Quirks

• Early Resignation Rate: Just under 3%, because who has time to drag out a hopeless position?
• Endgame Enthusiast: Appearing in over half of the games, Gatien38 clearly enjoys the tense finale. (Or just hopes to survive that long!)
• Tactical Awareness: A whopping 75.5% comeback success rate shows resilience, while nearly half the wins come after losing pieces — proving that tenacity beats material every time.

On the other hand, the experimental time management often results in a tilt factor of 7, which slightly explains those occasional ticking clock catastrophes. Still, our player shines brightest in morning hours, especially at 8:00 AM where win rate hits a perfect 100% (maybe coffee-powered?).

Fun Facts & Memorable Battles

Gatien38 loves the Scandinavian Defense (100% win rate in rapid!) but isn't afraid to mix things up with modern and Pirc defenses. White pieces? A decent 54% win rate keeps opponents on their toes. Black pieces? Not far behind with 48%, enough to keep the battlefield interesting.

Most played opponents include a friendly rivalry with bouteillefraiche (15 games) and 6knes (13 games), both pushing Gatien38’s strategic limits. Against some foes, Gatien38’s record reads like a legend — undefeated versus bhargav_34 and nikow13, while others have proof that every hero faces a nemesis now and then.

Latest Triumph

In a recent rapid game on June 4, 2025, Gatien38 brought home a slick win using a sharp Bishop's Opening, forcing a resignation with a beautiful combination and calm under pressure, finishing with a victorious check that left opponents wondering what just happened.

In the unpredictable chess world, Gatien38 is a humble reminder that chess isn’t just about ratings— it’s about having fun, learning from losses, and occasionally delivering a savage checkmate.

Waiting for the day to hit 600 rating and maybe even figure out how to stop blundering at bullet time controls!