Geradotus

Profile Summary: Geradotus

Meet Geradotus, a chess enthusiast whose adventures on the 64 squares are as thrilling as a rollercoaster ride—sometimes exhilarating, sometimes a little stomach-churning!

Rating & Performance

In the turbulent world of rapid chess, Geradotus has experienced peaks and valleys, reaching a personal best rating of 693 in May 2025. With over 1,400 rapid games under the belt, the wins (501) and losses (464) almost balance themselves out, leaving a curious remainder of draws (69) that keep those tension-filled moments alive.

For daily chess fans, Geradotus shines even brighter, boasting a peak rating of a cool 841 and an impressive 23 wins out of 33 games. Bullet chess is a different beast for Geradotus, with some humbling moments (a max rating of 365), proving that even the best can get blitzed in the fastest time controls.

Playing Style & Strategy

Geradotus is not one to give up easily, sporting a remarkable 60.88% comeback rate when down in a game. Their games tend to be epic sagas, averaging nearly 54 moves per win—talk about endurance! Early resignations are rare (just 2.73%), showing a fighting spirit that’s as stubborn as a knight in the corner.

When wielding the white pieces, Geradotus barely edges out the opponent with a 49.91% win rate, while black pieces aren’t far behind at 48.04%. The endgame is a familiar battlefield, encountered in over half (%57.57) of the contests, where Geradotus’s tactical flair often shines.

Favorite Openings

Opening with a smile and a move, Geradotus frequently employs the King’s Pawn Opening and its versatile King’s Knight Variation, winning around 50% of those duels. The cunning Van't Kruijs Opening is another favored choice, holding a neat 50% win rate in rapid play—and an even more ferocious 80% in daily chess.

Defensively, variations like the Philidor Defense and Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation add spice to the repertoire. Even if the King’s Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation shows a learning curve with a 34% win rate, it’s clear Geradotus isn’t afraid to experiment—because in chess, bravery sometimes beats theory!

Tilt, Timing & Tactics

Geradotus has a tilt factor of 9, which means emotions occasionally flicker but never combust into a full meltdown. Best time to challenge Geradotus? Around 7 PM, when their win rate peaks dramatically at 66.67% on Fridays and especially at the 19:00 hour.

Win percentages by hour suggest Geradotus is a night owl with some unexpected mojo in the wee hours. So, challenge carefully after a late dinner snack!

Memorable Games

One of the most dazzling recent triumphs features Geradotus taking down "Yurmax" by checkmate in a dramatic daily game, showcasing smooth strategic transitions and relentless pressure culminating in a promotion to queen and a final mate. You can relive the masterpiece here, a true testament to Geradotus’s knack for thrilling finishes.

Personality & Fun Facts

With a longest winning streak of 12 games and fights back from losses like a phoenix rising from the ashes, Geradotus is the embodiment of grit and cheeky resilience. Whether winning by resignation (283 wins) or checkmate (219 wins), or even enduring a tough timeout loss or two, the spirit remains unbroken.

Facing a lineup of opponents ranging from perennial challengers like "yurmax" (a 66.67% win rate) to mysterious new rivals who can sometimes bring them down, Geradotus always keeps the next game exciting. Despite a sometimes rocky ride against higher-rated foes, Geradotus’s fearless tackling of equal and stronger opponents keeps the chessboard stories coming.

In essence, Geradotus is a warrior with a strategic mind, a dash of unpredictable zest, and a heart that beats to the rhythm of checkmates and stalemates alike. Whether you’re a friend or foe, you’ll never find a dull moment crossing swords with this spirited player.