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Gil

Username: GilChessPlayer

Playing Since: 2020-11-25 (Active)

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Daily: 1046
687W / 753L / 57D
Rapid: 1065
22W / 20L / 0D
Blitz: 1177
944W / 943L / 95D
Bullet: 1101
11439W / 11385L / 283D

GilChessPlayer - Master of the Board and Occasional Houdini

Meet GilChessPlayer, a devoted chess enthusiast whose journey through the 64 squares has been nothing short of an epic saga filled with cunning tactics, nail-biting endgames, and the occasional dramatic escape from near defeat (a.k.a. Houdini moments!). Gil’s peak ratings across different time controls showcase a player versatile enough to keep opponents guessing:

  • Daily: 1333 (April 2021)
  • Rapid: 1370 (January 2021)
  • Bullet: 1282 (July 2024)
  • Blitz: 1389 (April 2024)

GilChessPlayer is a strategist who thrives in long battles, boasting an impressive average of 61 moves per win and a resounding belief that endgames are where the magic happens (with an endgame frequency above 77%). Despite a Tilt Factor of 17 - indicating occasional emotional rollercoasters - Gil bounces back with a sturdy 78.9% comeback rate, proving resilience is part of the game.

Opening repertoire? Gil loves the classical spirit of the King's Pawn Opening with a stellar 82% win rate, but don’t be fooled—Queens Pawn Variations like the Chigorin Variation and the Zukertort Chigorin Variation are also trusted allies in battle, with moderate success across all formats.

When it comes to game strategy, Gil shows a blend of patience and opportunism:

  • Prefers enduring games (long average moves for losses and wins alike)
  • Wins more often with the white pieces (51.3%) than black (46.98%),
  • Sometimes resigns early, but only about 1.25% of the time—being humble never hurts!

Gil’s recent games continue this rich pattern. The latest win was a thrilling checkmate delivered via the English Opening’s Anglo-Indian Defense, showcasing tactical brilliance and nerve under time pressure. The loss? A swift checkmate using the Vienna Game with a razor-sharp Max Lange Defense — reminding us that even Gil isn’t immune to surprise attacks!

Gil’s Chess Philosophy: "In chess, as in life, it's not only about how you start but how you finish... preferably with a checkmate."

lievel0t   cman4   teja516   pishu12345   jeauscq

Notable Stats & Fun Facts

  • Total Wins in Bullet: 10,474 — clearly a beast when the clock runs out.
  • Longest Winning Streak: 10 games, longest losing streak: 17 games (hey, even champions have their off days!).
  • Best hour to play: Late night (00:00), because queens really do like to party under the moonlight.
  • Known for turning the tides after losing a piece with a win rate of nearly 46% in such situations - don’t count Gil out!

In short, GilChessPlayer combines wit, strategy, and perseverance to make every game a thrilling chess drama. Keep an eye on this one; the queen's gambit may be on its next level!

Gil's Most Recent Win



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Hi Gil! Here’s some constructive feedback based on your latest games.

Quick snapshot

  • Most recent peak: 1282 (2024-07-14)
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What you are already doing well

  • Tactical eye: You routinely find mating nets in under 30 moves. The finish 25…Rxb1+ 26.Qc1 Rxc1# against pishu12345 is a good example of clean calculation under time pressure.
  • Pressure with the initiative: In several wins you traded material for activity (e.g. 18.exf5  21.Rxe5 vs vautrinfosca). This willingness to play dynamically is a great asset at bullet speeds.
  • Piece activity out of the opening: You rarely keep pieces buried on their back rank. Fast development pays dividends in 60-second games.

Main areas to improve

  1. King safety in the first ten moves
    Losses to lievel0t and others reveal an exposed king and an unprotected f2/f7 square.
    Illustrative miniature (9 moves):

    Take-away: Follow the basic opening order: develop minor pieces, castle, only then bring the queen out.
  2. Opening repertoire depth You play many different first moves (1.e4, 1.d4, 1.c4) but know only the first 3-4 moves of each line. That’s fine for blitz creativity, yet it costs time and accuracy at bullet. • Choose one main opening with White and one defence with Black and drill the first 8-10 moves. • Spend 15 min/day on the interactive explorer or a short video—no need for theoretical marathons.
  3. Time management Two recent games were lost on time while you were materially ahead. • Use the “pre-move + safe-move” technique whenever the reply is forcing (recaptures, checks, etc.). • Set a mental checkpoint: if you drop below 15 s, switch to “move-per-second” mode—no long calculations.
  4. Conversion technique in won positions Even winning mating attacks stalled when a simple endgame trade would finish the job. • After reaching a winning position, ask “What is the simplest path?” Very often it is exchanging queens or pushing passed pawns. • Practise basic endgames (K+P vs K, rook endings) 5 minutes per session—this pays off quickly.

Action plan for the next 2 weeks

DayTask (≈15 min)
Mon / Thu10 puzzles focused on checks, captures, threats. Tag any miss as a blunder.
Tue / FriReview one of your own wins and one loss. Ask “Where could I have castled earlier?”
WedRehearse your chosen opening lines vs the computer until move 10.
WeekendPlay a 5-minute rapid game (slower than bullet) to practise thought process without clock panic.

Mindset tips

  • Breathe before the first move—starting relaxed saves seconds later.
  • Accept that a clean simple win is worth more than a brilliant but risky one.
  • Celebrate small improvements: spotting a one-move threat before it happens is progress.

Keep up the fighting spirit, Gil, and good luck in your next session!



🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
talstengel 1W / 0L / 0D
thewizardskateboarder 0W / 1L / 0D
chewemm 1W / 0L / 0D
sivaraman439 1W / 1L / 0D
magissupport 0W / 1L / 0D
mustafabasan0 1W / 0L / 0D
guisanper 0W / 1L / 0D
ivy0441 1W / 0L / 0D
mrzebra12 0W / 1L / 0D
boccchii 1W / 0L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
oldfulla 41W / 65L / 8D
sifusteve 44W / 53L / 4D
finn347 32W / 45L / 4D
cosmo662 22W / 25L / 0D
ales2021 17W / 16L / 2D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 1056 1177 1027
2024 1161 1141 1065 968
2023 1154 1118 1118 1081
2022 1136 1017 973 1183
2021 995 1027 979 1196
2020 1237 1064
Rating by Year2020202120222023202420251237968YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 978W / 961L / 31D 934W / 1024L / 21D 64.0
2024 1427W / 1315L / 55D 1306W / 1418L / 77D 68.2
2023 1493W / 1398L / 33D 1388W / 1479L / 48D 64.2
2022 1581W / 1427L / 49D 1458W / 1589L / 46D 65.6
2021 1294W / 1167L / 38D 1179W / 1317L / 43D 62.0
2020 3W / 1L / 0D 3W / 0L / 0D 56.1

Openings: Most Played

Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amazon Attack 2266 1160 1080 26 51.2%
Scandinavian Defense 2061 1010 1022 29 49.0%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 1544 784 739 21 50.8%
Amar Gambit 1286 639 627 20 49.7%
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 1114 562 537 15 50.5%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 964 420 529 15 43.6%
Australian Defense 933 506 411 16 54.2%
French Defense 687 345 340 2 50.2%
Barnes Defense 687 351 326 10 51.1%
Four Knights Game 683 348 325 10 51.0%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amazon Attack 246 115 124 7 46.8%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 222 91 120 11 41.0%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 161 80 75 6 49.7%
Scotch Game 80 26 50 4 32.5%
Four Knights Game 68 28 35 5 41.2%
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 60 45 13 2 75.0%
Caro-Kann Defense 51 22 25 4 43.1%
Ruy Lopez: Old Steinitz Defense, Semi-Duras Variation 51 22 25 4 43.1%
Sicilian Defense 43 18 24 1 41.9%
Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense 41 18 21 2 43.9%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amazon Attack 243 123 110 10 50.6%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 203 99 96 8 48.8%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 133 66 63 4 49.6%
Australian Defense 119 58 59 2 48.7%
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 108 58 45 5 53.7%
Amar Gambit 66 32 30 4 48.5%
Four Knights Game 63 36 25 2 57.1%
Sicilian Defense 56 24 28 4 42.9%
Scotch Game 55 30 22 3 54.5%
Scandinavian Defense 47 21 25 1 44.7%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amazon Attack 6 4 2 0 66.7%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 5 3 2 0 60.0%
Italian Game: Two Knights Defense 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 3 2 1 0 66.7%
QGA: 3.e3 c5 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Elephant Gambit 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Barnes Defense 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Sicilian Defense 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Australian Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Four Knights Game 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 10 1
Losing 17 0