Profile Summary: ghareebel
Meet ghareebel, a chess player whose journey can only be described as a rollercoaster ride through the kingdoms of pawns, knights, and the occasional heroic rook sacrifice. Starting with a modest rapid rating of 245 in mid-2023 and steadily scaling up to an impressive peak of 1104 by February 2025, ghareebel has truly shown that perseverance pays off — or at least that stubbornly refusing to resign sometimes does.
Playing Style
With an average of about 68 moves per win, and nearly as many in losses, ghareebel is not one to rush to conclusion. Tactical awareness is notable, boasting a comeback rate of over 63%, indicating an ability to claw back from seemingly hopeless positions — or maybe just to confuse their opponents through chaos. However, an 11% tilt factor suggests that sometimes, the cold logic of chess battles can ignite some fiery emotional chess outbursts.
Favorite Openings
Ghareebel has a soft spot for the Scandinavian Defense and the Queen’s Pawn Opening, with mixed results but enormous experience—over a thousand games in some variations! The Scandinavian Defense Closed variant even edges out a 50.87% win rate, proving that sometimes, taking the path less traveled pays dividends. Notably, the Englund Gambit boasts the highest win rate at around 56%, which might raise an eyebrow from traditionalists, but hey — who doesn’t like a gamble?
Battle Record and Peaks
Over 7,000 rapid games played with nearly equal wins and losses (3,863 wins vs 3,869 losses) and a few hundred draws show dedication and a dash of masochistic love for the game. In faster formats, ghareebel tends to hold their own, with bullet and blitz peak ratings of 745 and 868 respectively, and a daily peak impressively hovering over 1000. So, whether it’s a bullet on-the-fly escapade or a contemplative daily duel, ghareebel is there, ready to bring a mix of calculated strategy and unexpected flair.
Recent Performances
On June 4th, 2025, ghareebel showcased their prowess with a creative victory using the Modern Defense, winning after 64 intense moves, culminating in a resignation from their opponent. This blend of strategic pawn pushes and well-timed exchanges paints the picture of a player who appreciates both structure and tactical fireworks.
Fun Fact
Known to sometimes resign early (~5% early resignation rate), ghareebel dares to defy expectations, perhaps preserving their mental energy for those 68-move epics that get chronicled in their battle history. When not losing or winning, they're busy mastering the art of drawing conclusions — literally, with almost 500 rapid game draws.
In short, ghareebel is proof that you don’t have to be a grandmaster to have grand stories on the board. A passionate, resilient contender always ready to learn, adapt, and occasionally throw in a surprise gambit for good measure.
