Boomer Dormody

Boomer Dormody (aka Gilliganswake)

Boomer Dormody, a.k.a. Gilliganswake, is a chess adventurer whose rapid ratings have danced between a humble 308 and a peak of 780, achieved in a dazzling March 2025 surge. Whether it’s blitz, rapid, or daily matches, Boomer battles with a mix of passion and perseverance, showing a win-loss record almost as balanced as a perfectly poised bishop on a long diagonal.

With a knack for the secretive (and successful) “Top Secret” opening in rapid games, Boomer has played over 800 rapid games with a near 48% win rate. Quick on their tactical toes, Boomer’s comeback rate is impressively high at 65%, proving that a lost piece is never the final gasp. However, the tilt factor, at a modest 13, suggests Boomer isn't immune to the classic "blunder-after-a-blunder" syndrome that plagues even the best humans once in a while.

Known for an endgame frequency of nearly 48%, Boomer is a patient strategist, ready to grind out wins or losses over an average of about 50 moves per game — which, in online chess time, is basically an eternity. Preferred battle hours are the bright morning hours, with peak performance around 9 AM, matching a quick-witted mind that's just had its first coffee.

Boomer's blitz rating may not set the chess world on fire (peaking at 608), but the player’s spirited fight involves over 1600 blitz games — a true marathoner of the bullet-frenzied format. Their opening repertoire in blitz includes a spicy Scandinavian Defense variant with a sublime 90% win rate, indicating Boomer’s readiness to surprise and checkmate hapless opponents with style.

One of Boomer’s recent masterpieces was a victory by checkmate in a rapid Scandinavian Defense Mieses-Kotrc Variation, showcasing tactical prowess and a never-say-die attitude. At the other end of the board, a few losses remind us all that even Boomer faces the cold realities of chess sometimes, though never without a fierce fight.

When not chasing elusive victories, Boomer enjoys frustrating opponents with seemingly inscrutable “Top Secret” openings, and if you face Boomer, be prepared for a rollercoaster ride of fluctuating fortunes and chess puzzles worthy of a detective novel. In short: Boomer Dormody is the kind of chess player who brings both drama and determination to every board, modestly ranked but hardly ever boring.

Fun fact: Boomer’s longest winning streak was an impressive 10 games, proving sometimes lightning does strike twice — or ten times!

Want to see Boomer in action or challenge their mysterious secrets? Check out their latest games on Chess.com.