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gerdu71

Playing Since: 2021-08-01 (Active)

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Daily: 941
1W / 0L / 0D
Rapid: 937
7317W / 7345L / 1356D

Meet gerdu71: The Unstoppable Chess Adventurer

In the vast realm of online chess, where grandmasters and amateurs alike battle across 64 squares, gerdu71 carves out a unique legend. With a peak rapid rating of 1283 achieved in April 2022, gerdu71 is the resilient warrior who dares to tango relentlessly with opponents far and wide, boasting over 14,500 rapid games played — proving stamina is their secret weapon.

Rising, Falling, and Rising Again

From a humble start at 742 in August 2021 to reaching the dizzying heights of 1283 just eight months later, gerdu71’s rating journey resembles a roller coaster with more ups than downs. Even in the face of challenges — like the dip to the 800s in 2025 — gerdu71's passion never wanes. With nearly as many wins as losses in rapid (6667 wins vs 6694 losses), this player embodies the “never say die” mantra.

A Repertoire as Colorful as Their Personality

Favorites like the Italian Game (with over 790 outings!), the Philidor Defense, and the Giuoco Piano Game reveal gerdu71's classical taste. Interestingly, their best win rates emerge from tactical skirmishes — a 51% success rate on the Italian Game opening is nothing to scoff at. Whether playing White or Black, gerdu71 keeps the pressure on, winning nearly half of the games as White and over 43% as Black.

Playing Style & Chess Quirks

Patience personified? Gerdu71 loves a long battle: an average of over 80 moves per win shows a preference for methodical grind-downs rather than quick skirmishes. They have an impressive 81.9% comeback rate, turning tough situations around like a true tactician. Their "early resignation rate" is a mere 1%, meaning gerdu71 is not one to give up before the endgame drama unfolds — and drama it is, with endgames happening 73% of the time.

Optimal Chess Hours & Tilt Factor

The best time to challenge gerdu71? The early hours around 2 AM when their win rate soars to nearly 67%! It seems this night owl’s brain excels in the witching hour, perhaps fueled by coffee or sheer stubbornness. Their tilt factor is a modest 10, a signal that even in defeat, gerdu71 keeps their cool, well… most of the time.

Recent Battles & Memorable Moments

Gerdu71’s recent win was a classic battle in the Giuoco Piano, finishing off the opponent by resignation in just 15 moves — a sneaky little symphony of moves starting with 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Nf6. Just before that, they showcased dominance with the Philidor Defense Nimzowitsch Variation, showing they’re fluent in many opening dialects. Losses are just speed bumps too, often by resignation after fierce fights in the Pirc Defense or the Scotch Game.

Opponent Relations: Friends or Foes?

Whether friend or foe, gerdu71 keeps an interesting win distribution. Some opponents tilt them at 0% wins, while others like "1887kgx" and "pine-uno" see a perfect storm with a 100% win rate for our hero. It’s a chess soap opera in every game! The username tinku96 stands out with seven encounters and a win rate of just 42.86%, proving that even gerdu71 finds worthy rivals.

Conclusion: The Relentless Strategist with a Dash of Quirk

In summary, gerdu71 is not just another player grinding the digital boards; they are a tactical comeback artist with an affinity for classic openings, long games, and late-night clashes. Always ready to challenge the next opponent, this player’s chess story is one of persistence, occasional brilliance, and the eternal hunt for the perfect checkmate.

Next time you see gerdu71 online, bring your A-game — the night owl might just outmaneuver you after midnight!


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
mayur087 0W / 1L / 0D
stasiani4 0W / 1L / 0D
dollabill6 1W / 0L / 0D
marsh1016 1W / 0L / 0D
neetipod 1W / 0L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
tinku96 3W / 1L / 3D
iggy105 1W / 3L / 1D
arvindpardava 3W / 1L / 0D
newnotebook 3W / 1L / 0D
ssaallee77 2W / 1L / 1D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 903
2024 1031
2023 1050
2022 1053
2021 1041
Rating by Year202120222023202420251053903YearRatingRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 345W / 323L / 65D 321W / 354L / 63D 79.8
2024 720W / 665L / 132D 669W / 733L / 125D 78.5
2023 911W / 776L / 163D 777W / 915L / 150D 76.6
2022 1196W / 1077L / 234D 1106W / 1216L / 188D 77.6
2021 382W / 346L / 71D 343W / 388L / 62D 80.3

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Philidor Defense 955 458 413 84 48.0%
Giuoco Piano Game 832 388 363 81 46.6%
Italian Game 809 414 331 64 51.2%
Italian Game Two Knights Modern Bishops Opening 702 343 296 63 48.9%
Kings Pawn Opening 675 274 346 55 40.6%
Petrovs Defense Classical Variation 649 292 317 40 45.0%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 557 262 249 46 47.0%
Pirc Defense Modern Defense Geller System 520 255 231 34 49.0%
Bishops Opening Berlin Defense 475 202 228 45 42.5%
Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation 462 217 188 57 47.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 12 0
Losing 10 2