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Arda Gemci

Username: Gemci

Playing Since: 2016-10-09 (Active)

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Daily: 1462
7W / 5L / 0D
Rapid: 2299
188W / 127L / 18D
Blitz: 2354
8644W / 8395L / 829D
Bullet: 2316
15683W / 14763L / 1563D

Gemci - The Chess Adventurer

Meet Gemci, a steadfast warrior of the 64 squares and a tactician whose journey through the ranks of chess has been nothing short of a thrilling saga. From humble beginnings in 2016 with rapid ratings in the mid-1300s and blitz barely cracking 1000, Gemci’s journey is a testament to dedication, grit, and maybe a little bit of good luck—or just an uncanny knack for blundering into brilliance!

Over the years, Gemci has steadily climbed the ladder, reaching a blistering bullet peak rating of 2500 in 2024, proving speed and accuracy aren’t mutually exclusive. Meanwhile, the blitz rating peaked at a respectable 2400, showing a well-rounded player who can both think fast and strategize deep.
Rapid chess, often the battleground for calculated plans, saw Gemci soar above 2200 in recent years, an impressive climb from 1369 just eight years prior. Daily chess tells a more modest story, perhaps reflecting a preference for faster-paced escapades.

Not just a number-cruncher, Gemci’s style is curious and unique. Average moves per win? About 78 moves—clearly, this player loves to savor the struggle, turning each game into a strategic novel filled with twists, turns, and dramatic endgames. In fact, with an endgame frequency north of 84%, Gemci prefers the long crawl to victory rather than quick knockout punches. Patience is a virtue, as any opponent facing a Gemci endgame can surely attest!

Gemci’s resilience is legendary. With a comeback rate over 90% and an almost unbelievable win rate of nearly 100% after losing a piece, this player could probably survive the apocalypse armed only with pawns and a stubborn refusal to give up. Conversely, early resignations are kept impressively low at just a third of a percent, proving that Gemci fights to the last mate or stalemate.

This chess adventurer has met thousands of opponents, bagging wins against many and learning lessons from the rest. Gemci’s favorite opening remains a well-guarded secret—what else but “Top Secret”—perhaps a sly nod to a deep repertoire or just a playful ruse. Win rates against familiar foes range dramatically, but when Gemci’s in the zone, the scoreboard tends to tip favorably.

Fun fact: Gemci tends to peak in performance during late evenings, turning the 11 PM to midnight zone into a personal arena—a perfect time for sneaky tactics and last-minute blunders from tired adversaries.

Off the board, one can only imagine Gemci as a strategizing enigma, probably pondering whether pawns dream of queenly grandeur or if knights prefer the L-shaped dance to any royal ball. Whatever the truth, Gemci’s games speak volumes, embodying a blend of tenacity, tactical awareness, and a touch of mischief.

Keep your kings close and your rooks closer—when Gemci’s on the board, it’s not just a game; it’s an adventure waiting to happen!


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Hi Gemci! 👋 Here is some personalised feedback based on your latest rapid-blitz batch.

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What you are already doing very well

  • Enterprising openings. Your Caro-Kann (as Black) and French-Tarrasch / Ruy-Lopez sidelines (as White) keep opponents out of book early and lead to rich middlegames.
  • Tactical alertness. The mating attack in the win over jakubito2993 (23.Bxh7#) is a model of piece co-operation.
  • Conversion under pressure. Several wins came from complicated positions with <15 s on the clock—clearly you are comfortable in chaos.

Main growth areas

  1. Time management.
    You lost three games on time in this sample. In the Philidor loss to azali wagdi you consumed 1 min 25 s between 22.Qd2 and 28.Qc1 without changing the evaluation.
    Tip: adopt a “30-20-10” rule: aim to have ~30 s on move 20, 20 s on move 30, 10 s for the finish. If you drop below the guideline, simplify or force trades immediately.
  2. King safety vs the Caro-Kann Exchange.
    In the loss to mudilo you allowed your own f- and h-pawns to become targets after 15…Nd6 16.Ng3 Bg5. Black’s …Qg5/Qh6 pivot is a recurring motif you can neutralise with early h3 & Qd2.
    Training task: load the position after 21…Qg5 (game vs mudilo) and hold it with the engine set to 3000 Elo for 15 moves.
  3. Over-extension of pawn storms.
    Games show the advance g4/g5 or f4/f5 very early (e.g. vs Boeschwilli, kaspy1961). When these pushes don’t create concrete threats you often become saddled with weak squares (e5, h5).
    Checklist before pushing a flank pawn:
      • Are all pieces developed?
      • Is your king already castled?
      • Can the pawn become a hook for the opponent? If the answer to any is “no”, consider waiting.

Opening corner

Philidor Exchange – critical moment

After 23.Bg2 Black’s queen is overloaded and you retain initiative and time. Memorise this line: the quiet retreat is stronger than the obvious capture.

Caro-Kann Advance – safe set-up vs …g5
  1. e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.e5 Bf5 4.Nf3 e6 5.Be2 h6  (instead of 5…h5)
  2. O-O c5 6.Be3 => idea: meet …g5 with h3 & Nh2

Play through 20 model games with this structure; your king will be far safer.

Action plan for the next week

  • Play 20 blitz games with increment (3 + 2) to reinforce the habit of moving with 2-second margins.
  • Daily 10-minute puzzle rush focusing on endgame tactics (passed-pawn races, rook checks).
  • Review each loss for one missed intermediate move (zwischenzug) and add it to a flashcard deck.

Keep it up!

You are already a very dangerous tactical player. With slightly better clock handling and a dash of prophylaxis (prophylaxis) you should be pushing towards 2400 Blitz soon. Good luck at the board!



🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
Biculi 32W / 8L / 2D
boratinio 0W / 1L / 0D
tuanlongngnhu 0W / 1L / 0D
mustafaozgun 1W / 0L / 0D
every-90-days 0W / 1L / 0D
turonprofe 3W / 4L / 1D
vancheskoli 1W / 0L / 0D
ricgram00 1W / 1L / 0D
tristan0730 3W / 1L / 0D
lee_geon 15W / 14L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
bacigambit 107W / 63L / 5D
sunnetci1907 107W / 25L / 1D
moneta_attack 48W / 56L / 9D
meshter 41W / 67L / 4D
Cam D. 62W / 39L / 4D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2316 2354 2299
2024 2500 2160 2185
2023 2334 2102 2145
2022 2175 2118 2035
2021 2305 2112 1999 1462
2020 2053 2013 1874 1453
2019 1932 1967 1570 1371
2018 1681 1819 1509 1013
2017 802 1471 1509 1013
2016 943 1025 1094
Rating by Year20162017201820192020202120222023202420252500802YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 1967W / 1472L / 184D 1734W / 1690L / 176D 82.4
2024 1450W / 1134L / 148D 1397W / 1204L / 121D 83.3
2023 2214W / 1741L / 199D 2006W / 1906L / 223D 83.8
2022 1387W / 1476L / 139D 1318W / 1547L / 142D 82.7
2021 1965W / 2096L / 194D 1887W / 2146L / 241D 81.4
2020 982W / 990L / 114D 951W / 1057L / 106D 80.2
2019 1222W / 1068L / 91D 1195W / 1056L / 121D 80.2
2018 1153W / 947L / 75D 1071W / 1036L / 62D 74.3
2017 247W / 182L / 17D 222W / 202L / 15D 69.0
2016 10W / 21L / 1D 15W / 14L / 2D 69.6

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro-Kann Defense 2977 1440 1398 139 48.4%
Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation 903 434 433 36 48.1%
Caro-Kann Defense: Classical Variation 677 310 331 36 45.8%
Scandinavian Defense 637 316 298 23 49.6%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 533 291 229 13 54.6%
Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit 477 249 200 28 52.2%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 406 185 194 27 45.6%
Czech Defense 394 205 177 12 52.0%
Barnes Defense 346 167 154 25 48.3%
Amar Gambit 311 168 133 10 54.0%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro-Kann Defense 92 47 43 2 51.1%
Scandinavian Defense 16 11 5 0 68.8%
Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation 13 11 1 1 84.6%
Amar Gambit 11 9 2 0 81.8%
Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation 11 8 3 0 72.7%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 10 4 4 2 40.0%
Amazon Attack 10 4 6 0 40.0%
French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Chistyakov Defense 9 4 5 0 44.4%
Caro-Kann Defense: Classical Variation 9 1 7 1 11.1%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 7 5 2 0 71.4%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro-Kann Defense 4310 1994 2121 195 46.3%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 2763 1458 1157 148 52.8%
Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit 2732 1478 1105 149 54.1%
King's Indian Attack 1611 844 675 92 52.4%
Amar Gambit 1408 686 658 64 48.7%
Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation 1406 687 644 75 48.9%
Scandinavian Defense 1139 551 530 58 48.4%
Caro-Kann Defense: Classical Variation 1047 472 527 48 45.1%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 761 358 370 33 47.0%
King's Indian Attack: French Variation 554 306 223 25 55.2%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Philidor Defense 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Ruy Lopez: Old Steinitz Defense, Semi-Duras Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Dutch Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Barnes Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Alekhine Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, Berlin Wall 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Caro-Kann Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Modern Defense: Pterodactyl Variation 1 0 0 1 0.0%
Ruy Lopez 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Caro-Kann Defense: Classical Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 16 0
Losing 15 3