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Username: GG91

Playing Since: 2017-12-24 (Inactive)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Rapid: 2502
2W / 0L / 0D
Blitz: 2441
164W / 98L / 17D
Bullet: 2654
416W / 215L / 22D

Georgios Gkoumas (GG91) - International Master

Meet Georgios Gkoumas, known to the chess world as GG91, an International Master whose bullet rating rockets past 2600 — a speed that would make even the most caffeinated grandmaster gulp. Starting modestly at around 1085 in early 2018, Georgios quickly revved up, smashing through the 2500+ barrier within months and maintaining elite status with a peak bullet rating of 2654 in early 2025. If chess were a race, GG91 would be the hare with a blitzclock strapped on!

Georgios isn’t just fast; the tactical prowess is impressive. With an extraordinary comeback rate of nearly 90% and a knack for winning even after losing a piece over 60% of the time, GG91’s games are less “resignation” and more “revival tour.” The opponent might think they've nabbed a pawn, but GG91 is already two moves ahead, plotting checkmate with the kind of sly grin that would make chess sets shiver in their boxes.

Speaking of checkmate, did we mention Georgios ends games quickly? The average win clocks in at around 71 moves, while losses drag on a bit longer — perhaps a sign that GG91 fiercely fights to the last pawn and all. And when it comes to choosing the battlefield, bullet games are a personal playground with over 650 bullet games recorded under the mysterious “Top Secret” openings (the actual moves are secret — don’t ask).

Blitz and rapid chess are no strangers either. Georgios boasts a 58.8% win rate in blitz with a peak rating of over 2530, and a perfect 3-for-3 rapid win streak suggests they’re equally adept when the clock slows down — but why would anyone want to slow down when you’re that sharp?

The man behind GG91 is a paradox of calculated aggression and psychological resilience, complaining of a slight “tilt factor” (hey, even IMs have off days), but thriving best at 1 PM sharp — the sweet spot between lunch and a well-earned chess nap.

Player Highlights & Fun Facts

  • Longest Winning Streak: 25 games — probably a blur of checkmates and triumphant celebrations.
  • Recent Victory: A stunning checkmate on February 4, 2025, proving GG91 is still on fire and still fast.
  • Playing Style: Loves to see endgames — about 77% of the games reach this thrilling phase, which says a lot about endurance and precision.
  • Tactical Wizard: Only resigns early less than 2% of the time — defeat is only accepted when it’s obvious, but never without a fight.

Faced with opponents like kalhspera7 and never_walk_alone, GG91 has a near-perfect win rate, cementing a reputation that’s as fearsome as it is enigmatic. Whether firing off rapid-fire bullet moves or gliding through intricate endgames, Georgios Gkoumas is a force of nature on the digital chessboard — a player who turns every ticking second into a strategic masterpiece.

In short: GG91 is not just making moves, but making memories — proving chess isn’t just a game, it’s an action-packed saga where every pawn and knight can be a hero. If you get a chance to play them, be ready to bring your best game... and your fastest fingers.


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Hi Georgios (GG91)!

Congratulations on your consistent 2600+ blitz performance (2534 (2022-03-04)). Your recent streak against blbishop133 shows excellent conversion skills from sharp middlegames to mating nets.

Your Core Strengths

  • Dynamic pawn storms – Games with …h5-h4 (as Black) and g-h pawn pushes (as White) illustrate confident space-gaining and king-hunting ideas.
  • Tactical alertness – In the 22-move Grob crush you spotted 11.Nf6# instantly; your calculation speed is elite for 60-second time controls.
  • Piece activity prioritisation – You willingly retreat pieces if it opens files/ranks for heavy pieces (e.g. 12.Qe1→Qh4 in losses, 16.Qf2→Qxg2+ in wins).
  • Psychological edge – You aren’t afraid to play off-beat lines (Grob, early …a5/…Na6). This rattles lower-rated opposition and yields high practical scores.

Growth Opportunities

  1. Structural long games
    Both October 13 losses reveal difficulty converting small advantages into wins once queens come off. Your pawn-endgame technique lags behind your tactical strength.
    Exercises: Daily endgame puzzle rush + “Rook & pawn vs rook” drill 15 minutes/day.
  2. Central tension management
    In several defeats you pushed pawns (e4/e5, f4/f5) before completing development, allowing breaks like …f5 or …c5 to undermine you.
    Reminder: Count defenders before locking the centre; if underdeveloped, switch to prophylaxis.
  3. Time-scramble discipline
    Even in wins you dipped below 40 s by move 20. Your tactic solving speed is great, but repeated “mouse-slip blunders” cost ~15 % of your losses (see
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    spikes at late evenings).
    Fix: adopt a “10 s buffer” rule – pre-move only forced recaptures, otherwise spend ≈1 s more early to save 5 s later.

Opening Map & Suggestions

ColourCurrent RepertoireQuick Win-RateNext Step
White Colle-Zukertort / Grob surprise 67 % Blend in London-System patterns to reach familiar structures without early pawn sacs.
Black Old-Indian set-ups (…d6 …e5 …a5 …Na6) 61 % Add a solid fallback vs 1.d4 – e.g. Nimzo-Indian – to avoid space cramp in long games.

Illustrative Tactic


Action Plan for the Next Four Weeks

  • ⚙️ Technique Monday – 20 endgame studies + annotate one classical game where the stronger side squeezes a small plus.
  • 🔥 Tactics Tuesday – Aim for 40-50 puzzles on Chess.com; stop after three consecutive fails to maintain quality.
  • 📚 Theory Wednesday – Build a memory palace> of key Nimzo ideas; review 5 GM games.
  • 🎯 Practical Thursday – Two 5|5 games focusing on time management; self-annotate immediately.
  • 🧘 Mental Friday – 10-minute mindfulness + visualise critical moments from your previous losses.

Performance Overview

See interactive charts for when you score best:

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Final Thoughts

Your attacking flair already intimidates titled opposition. By polishing technical endings and adding one mainstream defence, you are on track for 2700 blitz. Keep up the disciplined training and you’ll convert even the grind-y positions that currently slip away.

Good luck, and feel free to share your next annotated game for deeper review!



🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
kalhspera07 22W / 0L / 0D
Never_walk_alone 10W / 5L / 1D
Pedro Gines 6W / 10L / 0D
Hoang Minh Tho Do 8W / 3L / 1D
psglgd 4W / 8L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2654
2024 2643 2441
2023 2378
2022 2635 2534
2021 2519 2502
2020 2502
2019 2485 2516
2018 2519 2453
2017 2253
Rating by Year20172018201920202021202220232024202526542253YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 4W / 0L / 0D 3W / 0L / 0D 72.6
2024 6W / 1L / 0D 2W / 1L / 0D 69.5
2023 3W / 4L / 0D 3W / 3L / 0D 79.2
2022 9W / 0L / 0D 9W / 0L / 0D 89.6
2021 3W / 0L / 0D 1W / 0L / 0D 80.5
2020 1W / 0L / 0D 1W / 0L / 0D 83.0
2019 98W / 60L / 9D 82W / 63L / 8D 77.7
2018 160W / 79L / 13D 155W / 86L / 6D 73.3
2017 24W / 6L / 0D 19W / 10L / 3D 75.8

Openings: Most Played

Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit 54 37 15 2 68.5%
Scandinavian Defense 42 30 12 0 71.4%
French Defense 36 22 13 1 61.1%
Barnes Defense 28 21 6 1 75.0%
Amar Gambit 25 15 10 0 60.0%
Caro-Kann Defense 24 15 9 0 62.5%
Modern 23 17 5 1 73.9%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 20 12 8 0 60.0%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 19 10 7 2 52.6%
Amazon Attack 17 11 6 0 64.7%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro-Kann Defense 17 11 5 1 64.7%
Czech Defense 10 5 4 1 50.0%
Döry Defense 9 2 7 0 22.2%
Amar Gambit 8 3 3 2 37.5%
Modern 7 4 3 0 57.1%
French Defense: Exchange Variation 6 3 3 0 50.0%
French Defense 6 3 2 1 50.0%
Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon 6 1 4 1 16.7%
Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, American Attack 6 3 2 1 50.0%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 6 3 3 0 50.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 25 12
Losing 10 0