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.
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
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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. -
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. -
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 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
| Colour | Current Repertoire | Quick Win-Rate | Next 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:
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 |
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% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Scheveningen Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Neo-Modern Variation, Early Deviations | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 25 | 12 |
| Losing | 10 | 0 |