Gefrecrub

Meet Gefrecrub: The Rapid Chess Adventurer

Once upon a chessboard, in the fast-paced realm of rapid chess, there emerged a player known simply as Gefrecrub. Armed with a rating that has bounced like a rook on the 7th rank—from a modest 294 in late 2023 to a shining peak of 831 in November of the same year—Gefrecrub is the embodiment of perseverance, occasional brilliance, and a dash of unpredictability.

Known for a somewhat whimsical opening repertoire, Gefrecrub likes to dance through King's Pawn Opening with a respectable 66.7% win rate, but also braves thornier bushes like the French Defense Knight Variation, where triumphs are harder to come by (0% win rate, ouch!). This player isn’t afraid to mix classic games—whether pushing the Queen’s Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation or tossing in a cheeky Van 't Kruijs Opening—making every game a fresh puzzle to solve.

Gefrecrub's style can be described as a curious mix: quick to sometimes resign (6.25% early resignation rate) but never shy of a fierce endgame battle, having reached the endgame phase in over half of their rapid battles (52.78%). When on a winning streak, it’s up to three games in a row—a respectable hot streak that can unsettle opponents.

The Tactical Tale

The comeback kid? Absolutely. Gefrecrub boasts a spectacular 86.7% comeback rate in rapid games, often clawing victory from the jaws of defeat. Even after losing a piece, nearly half the time (46.4%) they refuse to bow out quietly, fighting tooth and nail to keep the game alive.

Psych-Out & Timing

When it comes to playing under pressure, this player’s tilt factor is a manageable 3 — meaning Gefrecrub has enough resilience to bounce back without smashing the keyboard. Optimal playtime? Morning hours around 8 AM, where their win rates soar to a perfect 100% — clearly, their brain needs coffee and chess before the chaos of the day.

Recent Battles: Triumph and Trials

In a recent heroic encounter on May 27, 2025, Gefrecrub executed a stunning checkmate in the French Defense Classical Variation, showcasing patience and precision by delivering mate in a thrilling endgame. Contrast that with a heartbreaker loss just hours later in the Scandinavian Defense, proving that even the best have their "back to the drawing board" moments.

Gefrecrub's record against frequent rivals is a rollercoaster too — defeating “x15lt” over 66% of the time, but struggling against “sh3khs” who hands them a loss a good 73% of the time. The chess world is full of rivalries, and Gefrecrub is in the thick of them.

Final Move

With an adventurous spirit and an ever-changing rating landscape, Gefrecrub continues their chess journey—sometimes stumbling, often fighting back, and every time bringing excitement to the 64 squares. They might not be grandmaster material just yet, but one thing’s for sure: every game with Gefrecrub is unpredictable, intense, and never boring.

Stay tuned. The next gambit could be theirs!