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GGknoews

Playing Since: 2023-03-26 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Rapid: 463
229W / 263L / 24D
Blitz: 531
759W / 735L / 29D
Bullet: 488
196W / 215L / 7D

Meet GGknoews: The Unstoppable Chess Enthusiast

GGknoews is a chess player whose journey on the 64 squares is as dynamic as the openings they love to tangle with. With peak ratings touching 514 in Blitz, 1175 in Rapid, and a blitzing 615 in Bullet, GGknoews clearly knows their way around fast and furious games — even if the clock sometimes gets the last laugh.

Starting with a Blitz rating soaring to 514 in April 2023 and a Rapid high of 1175 in March 2023, GGknoews demonstrates a penchant for speed chess. Yet, with an aggressive opening repertoire featuring the Van 't Kruijs Opening, Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation, and a knack for the French Defense, every game is an adventure full of surprises.

Opening the Game (and Occasional Can of Worms)

GGknoews loves openings that keep opponents guessing. Their best winning streak? An impressive 8 games in a row — proving that when the stars align, miracles happen. On the flip side, they know the sting of an 8-game losing streak, but hey, every grandmaster’s path is paved with tough lessons (and some funny blunders!).

One of the crowning jewels in the arsenal is the Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation, boasting a stellar 80% win rate in blitz — a true secret weapon! Conversely, some French Defense variations remind this player that even the best-laid plans can be shaken.

Tactical Tenacity and Psychological Play

With a comeback rate of 74.47%, GGknoews has a knack for fighting from the brink. Lose a piece? No worries — there's a 41.22% chance of turning the tides. Sure, a tilt factor of 8 hints at moments of frustration (aren't we all human?), but this player’s best time to shine is around 1 PM, when the mental gears really crank.

The Community and Rivalries

GGknoews has faced dozens of opponents many times over, with mixed results: they’ve enjoyed triumphant battles against tough rivals like hugo5320 and allivall, who sadly had to resign under the pressure. Other matches, like those against maxat1981, showed the humbling side of competition.

Recent Showdowns

In their latest Blitz encounter on May 31, 2025, playing black against Hugo5320, GGknoews displayed tactical mastery in the French Defense. Despite an early queen sacrifice by the opponent, GGknoews navigated complications to force resignation. Just a few moments earlier, GGknoews had also won on time against allivall in a fierce endgame battle — proving stamina and strategy go hand in hand.

Yet, not every game was a walk in the park: a tough loss to MAXAT1981 by resignation reminds us that even the mightiest knights sometimes fall. But rest assured, GGknoews is already strategizing their next comeback!

In Summary

With a fairly balanced win/loss record across Blitz (161–158), Rapid (206–252), and Bullet (150–179) formats, GGknoews embodies the spirit of a dedicated chess warrior. Games are often won by sharp preparation, stubborn endgame play (nearly 41% frequency!), or sometimes on time — because hey, chess isn’t just about brains but also beating the clock.

Whether casually outmaneuvering friends or locked in a ranked battle to prove who’s king of the board, GGknoews plays with heart, humor, and an unwavering love for the game. Keep your eyes peeled on this player — they might just pull a sneaky checkmate when you least expect it!

“Sometimes it’s not about how good you are, but how unpredictable your next move is.” That’s classic GGknoews.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
marietheresa 1W / 0L / 0D
fahedfasil 0W / 1L / 0D
ogeee_99 1W / 0L / 0D
mkoyreyea 0W / 1L / 0D
amad3us69 1W / 0L / 0D
yaksha_br 1W / 0L / 0D
steveschroeder94 1W / 0L / 0D
folliedw 1W / 0L / 0D
pipinomayonesa 1W / 0L / 0D
vanel0 1W / 0L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
urgrandada 5W / 0L / 0D
muhamdzidan 4W / 0L / 0D
nelaps2 3W / 1L / 0D
syrussssss6969 3W / 1L / 0D
nicholmanio 1W / 2L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 448 483 363
2024 332 476 507
2023 364 426 570
Rating by Year202320242025570332YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 209W / 204L / 16D 213W / 211L / 7D 49.5
2024 9W / 8L / 1D 8W / 9L / 1D 37.0
2023 200W / 196L / 16D 170W / 231L / 14D 50.5

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Van't Kruijs Opening, 1...e5 104 53 48 3 51.0%
Van 't Kruijs Opening 60 27 31 2 45.0%
Van't Kruijs Opening 54 26 28 0 48.1%
Modern Defense 49 22 26 1 44.9%
Horwitz Defense 39 22 17 0 56.4%
Hungarian Opening, Main Line 35 17 16 2 48.6%
Benko Opening 32 14 17 1 43.8%
Queen's Pawn Game 25 12 11 2 48.0%
Hungarian Opening 25 14 10 1 56.0%
French Defense 24 12 11 1 50.0%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Van't Kruijs Opening, 1...e5 39 16 21 2 41.0%
Queen's Pawn Game 31 11 16 4 35.5%
Scandinavian Defense 28 10 15 3 35.7%
Horwitz Defense 23 9 12 2 39.1%
King's Pawn Game: Napoleon Attack 23 8 13 2 34.8%
Van't Kruijs Opening 19 11 8 0 57.9%
Van 't Kruijs Opening 15 7 8 0 46.7%
French Defense 14 9 5 0 64.3%
Scandinavian: 2...Qxd5 3.Nc3 11 1 10 0 9.1%
Scandinavian: 2.e5 9 5 4 0 55.6%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Van't Kruijs Opening, 1...e5 82 41 38 3 50.0%
Van't Kruijs Opening 45 22 23 0 48.9%
French Defense: Knight Variation 37 9 28 0 24.3%
Van 't Kruijs Opening 22 11 11 0 50.0%
Hungarian Opening, Main Line 21 14 7 0 66.7%
Modern Defense 17 11 6 0 64.7%
Horwitz Defense 13 4 9 0 30.8%
French Defense: Normal Variation 13 9 3 1 69.2%
French Defense 9 3 6 0 33.3%
Queen's Pawn Game: Modern Defense 9 5 4 0 55.6%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 11 1
Losing 8 0