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gazelle1337

Playing Since: 2020-04-21 (Active)

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Rapid: 615
240W / 250L / 21D
Blitz: 610
643W / 629L / 49D
Bullet: 312
24W / 34L / 0D

Meet gazelle1337: The Agile Chess Contender

In the sprawling savannah of the chessboard, gazelle1337 bounds with the nimbleness and spirit of their namesake, deftly dodging threats and seeking fresh pastures where tactics bloom. Since bursting onto the scene in 2020, gazelle1337 has sprinted through thousands of blitz, rapid, and bullet games, showing both speed and endurance that would make even the fastest predators take notice.

A Rating Journey with Its Ups and Downs

Starting with a blitz rating around 636 in 2020 and a rapid peak of 1162, gazelle1337 has navigated the wild terrain of online chess with persistence. While recent years have seen some dips—such as a blitz rating of 390 in 2025—the average game count speaks to a player who loves to stay in the game and learn from each encounter.

Opening Moves: Grazing the Queen's Pawn Territory

Like a gazelle preferring lush grass, gazelle1337 favors the Queen’s Pawn Opening, particularly the Accelerated London System and the Zukertort Chigorin Variation, boasting win rates above 54% in blitz and 56% in rapid. Not afraid to brave thorny bushes either, they dip toes into Pirc Defense and Indian Games, showing versatility across the chess ecosystem.

Style and Stamina

With an endgame frequency over 51%, gazelle1337 clearly enjoys dancing the final mating steps, averaging 53 moves per win. A tactical comeback artist, this player exhibits a whopping 65% comeback rate and a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece, proving that even when grazed by a predator, they won’t simply bolt—they fight back fiercely.

Sometimes a little prone to tilt (about 15%), but who wouldn't when the chess jungle can be so unpredictable? The early resignation rate is modest at just over 6%, indicating this gazelle prefers to stick around for the chase and not give up before the dust settles.

Offensive and Defensive Prowess

Whether clad in white or black, their win rates remain close—around 47% with white and 46% with black—reflecting a balanced approach across the savannah of squares. Battles often take place under the moonlight (22:00 to 1:00 hours) and the warm evening, where gazelle1337’s win rates peak, hinting at a nocturnal rhythm in their play.

Notable Opponents and Hunting Grounds

With over 39 duels against the hardy gezawi and 34 against svabosanac, gazelle1337 has frequented the same watering holes, learning and adapting with every encounter. The variety of opponents and their diverse outcomes reflect a player willing to explore every nook and cranny of the chess wilderness.

In summary, gazelle1337 embodies the graceful, adaptive, and resilient spirit of their namesake. Agile on the board and persistent in the wilds of online chess, this player reminds us all that sometimes it’s not just about being the biggest predator, but being the quickest, smartest, and most enduring gazelle in the game.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
tenten3434 2W / 0L / 0D
panamaking24 1W / 0L / 0D
ruaa088 1W / 0L / 0D
roboof 1W / 0L / 0D
zuzusama0593 0W / 0L / 1D
Most Played Opponents
gezawi 19W / 19L / 1D
svabosanac 21W / 14L / 4D
sorrymewin 10W / 16L / 2D
borndhelbor 4W / 10L / 2D
flankerys50 7W / 4L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 312 603 584
2024 246 452 523
2023 791
2021 518 602 654
2020 562 636 1162
Rating by Year202020212023202420251162246YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 172W / 160L / 11D 170W / 158L / 13D 57.4
2024 148W / 150L / 14D 151W / 154L / 10D 54.4
2023 4W / 3L / 1D 4W / 2L / 1D 64.3
2021 20W / 19L / 2D 14W / 30L / 2D 53.7
2020 106W / 113L / 9D 108W / 122L / 5D 51.0

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Queens Pawn Opening Accelerated London System 62 36 25 1 58.1%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation 36 15 19 2 41.7%
Kings Pawn Opening 35 12 23 0 34.3%
Englund Gambit 28 13 14 1 46.4%
Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense 26 9 16 1 34.6%
Indian Game 25 13 11 1 52.0%
London System 24 10 13 1 41.7%
Queens Pawn Opening 23 12 11 0 52.2%
Van t Kruijs Opening 17 7 10 0 41.2%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation 17 4 12 1 23.5%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Queens Pawn Opening Accelerated London System 194 106 81 7 54.6%
Pirc Defense 95 50 39 6 52.6%
Top Secret 86 46 38 2 53.5%
Indian Game 59 28 29 2 47.5%
Pirc Defense Modern Defense Geller System 57 24 29 4 42.1%
Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense 46 22 23 1 47.8%
Englund Gambit 45 14 31 0 31.1%
Queens Pawn Opening 45 22 21 2 48.9%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation 41 23 17 1 56.1%
Pirc Defense Classical Variation 39 19 19 1 48.7%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Queens Pawn Opening Accelerated London System 8 4 4 0 50.0%
Queens Pawn Opening 8 2 6 0 25.0%
Pirc Defense 4 1 3 0 25.0%
Pirc Defense Modern Defense Geller System 4 4 0 0 100.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Mikenas Defense 4 0 4 0 0.0%
Van t Kruijs Opening 4 4 0 0 100.0%
Undefined 4 2 2 0 50.0%
Englund Gambit 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Indian Game 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Petrovs Defense 2 0 2 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 10 5
Losing 15 0