Gabriella Johnson WIM

Gabriella Johnson (aka ggjohnson)

Gabriella Johnson, proudly bearing the title of Woman International Master awarded by FIDE, is a chess player who blends tactical cunning with an uncanny knack for comebacks. Known in the chess circles by the username ggjohnson, she has demonstrated an impressive mastery across various time controls — rapid, blitz, and daily — proving that her strategic skills are as adaptable as her opening repertoire is mysterious.

Career Highlights & Style

Peak ratings might be numbers on paper, but Gabriella takes them to heart, hitting a lightning-fast blitz peak of 1990 in 2020 and a rapid rating high of 1913. True to her title, she’s no stranger to solid, durable play, having an endgame frequency approaching 80% and an average of nearly 71 moves per win — enough to keep her opponents glued to their seats and scratching their heads. Her love for early resignations? Let’s just say it’s underwhelming at 16.67%, so expect a fight to the last pawn.

Winning at the Board (and Occasionally Losing, Because Life’s More Fun That Way)

With a rapid record boasting 18 wins versus just 5 losses, Gabriella keeps a solid grip on her victories. Blitz games are similarly successful, logging 9 wins to 5 losses. Daily games are a little more relaxed — or maybe she’s just using them to practice her jokes — with 1 win and 2 losses.

She holds a longest winning streak of 8 games, a testament to her ability to turn the tables and bulldoze through opposition with grace and grit. And if she ever loses a piece, no worries: she bounces back with a 64.9% win rate after that setback, proving resilience is her middle name.

Mysterious Openings & Tactical Wizardry

Her opening choice is a well-kept secret — literally titled “Top Secret” in her stats — where she has a 72% win rate in rapid games and a respectable 56.25% success rate in blitz. Opponents beware: her opening moves might be enigmatic, but her follow-through is crystal clear.

Psychological Warfare & Peak Hours

Gabriella’s best time to crush opponents? 7 PM. More than just a dinner hour, it’s when she’s at her sharpest, boasting a perfect 100% win rate in that hour. She’s also remarkably cool under pressure with a tilt factor of just 2 — don’t expect her to rage-quit anytime soon. Although rated games are tougher, she shines brilliantly when the casual boards are set up.

A Taste of Recent Battles

One of her freshest triumphs came against “Goldn_A” in a sharp battle featuring the Modern Defense. Gabriella's strategic mastery forced her opponent to resign after a gritty reply involving queenside tension and a decisive rook invasion. You can revisit her victorious game here — a must-watch for aspiring tacticians and thrill seekers.

Even champions taste defeat sometimes. Her latest loss was a nail-biter in the French Defense Exchange Variation where time slipped away faster than a queen on a wild diagonal. See the full escapade here.

In Summary

Gabriella Johnson isn’t just playing chess; she’s weaving a story of resilience, wit, and strategic depth — all while keeping a smile (and maybe a cheeky joke) ready for her opponents. Whether she’s decimating blitz foes before dinner or grinding out endgames late into the night, this WIM’s journey is one to watch for fans who appreciate a little mystery with their checkmates.