Profile Summary: gimmy01 Thaqi
Meet gimmy01, the tenacious chess adventurer whose journey through the 64 squares has been anything but dull. Starting out with a blitz rating shy of 500 in 2017, gimmy01 has steadily climbed the competitive ladder, reaching a peak blitz rating of 1168 in 2019—a rating that says, “I know what I’m doing... mostly.” With a blitz win tally exceeding 1,500 games, this player has battled countless foes, sometimes with grace and sometimes with a well-timed coffee break.
Known for favoring the Owens Defense and Van't Kruijs Opening in blitz games, gimmy01 combines a pragmatic style with a dash of unpredictability. The tactical mind loves an edge—demonstrated by a clever comeback rate surpassing 70%, proving that gimmy01 never surrenders without a fistfight. Whether it's a quick blitz or a more leisurely rapid (with a respectable peak of 1357!), they keep opponents guessing.
When not blitzing, gimmy01 shows fondness for the King's Fianchetto Opening, as evidenced by their recent win in 2025 with a stylish victory thanks to a resignation from their opponent. Their endgames are a mix of fierce battles and patiently endured struggles, averaging about 62 moves per win—because why rush when you can make every move count?
Off the board, this player’s psychological resilience is both admirable and amusing. With a tilt factor that modestly hints at moments of frustration, gimmy01's best time to strike is at the crack of dawn—6 AM—when the chess gods surely bestow their blessings (or perhaps the coffee does). Despite ups and downs, and a current losing streak that keeps the adrenaline high, gimmy01 stays in the game with persistence and a hint of cheeky humor.
So, whether you're a fellow chess warrior or just here to marvel at the holy grail of perseverance, gimmy01's tale is one of grit, growth, and the occasional blunder that makes the game all the more human. Keep an eye on this formidable player—after all, every underdog loves a good comeback!
“If chess were a movie, gimmy01’s journey would be part thriller, part comedy, and a whole lot of ‘Wait, what just happened?’”
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| miles_420 | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| karrph | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| robblakey | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| elhariq | 1W / 1L / 0D | |
| nikk0la | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| francotedde | 15W / 68L / 3D | |
| bujarthaqi1 | 14W / 70L / 0D | |
| danix85 | 62W / 9L / 7D | |
| cip9 | 40W / 17L / 4D | |
| titi_18 | 21W / 13L / 1D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1087 | 913 | ||
| 2024 | 1092 | 934 | ||
| 2023 | 954 | |||
| 2022 | 1056 | |||
| 2021 | 1087 | 1091 | ||
| 2020 | 1041 | 1079 | 1140 | |
| 2019 | 1046 | |||
| 2018 | 1009 | 1018 | 1200 | |
| 2017 | 594 | 1071 | 1200 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 42W / 41L / 2D | 44W / 40L / 2D | 69.6 |
| 2024 | 139W / 112L / 7D | 108W / 132L / 12D | 65.2 |
| 2023 | 50W / 52L / 2D | 48W / 52L / 2D | 61.5 |
| 2022 | 199W / 179L / 5D | 187W / 202L / 11D | 66.3 |
| 2021 | 294W / 276L / 20D | 269W / 293L / 22D | 66.9 |
| 2020 | 155W / 145L / 5D | 168W / 148L / 3D | 62.4 |
| 2019 | 236W / 219L / 9D | 246W / 209L / 19D | 64.0 |
| 2018 | 387W / 355L / 32D | 365W / 371L / 33D | 62.6 |
| 2017 | 49W / 46L / 3D | 42W / 48L / 3D | 53.0 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owens Defense | 402 | 208 | 178 | 16 | 51.7% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 184 | 82 | 93 | 9 | 44.6% |
| Kings Fianchetto Opening | 169 | 74 | 89 | 6 | 43.8% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 136 | 73 | 57 | 6 | 53.7% |
| Reti Opening Queenside Fianchetto Variation | 131 | 58 | 67 | 6 | 44.3% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 100 | 52 | 48 | 0 | 52.0% |
| Modern Defense with | 82 | 45 | 36 | 1 | 54.9% |
| Nimzowitsch Defense | 75 | 41 | 31 | 3 | 54.7% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 71 | 29 | 40 | 2 | 40.9% |
| French Defense Normal Variation | 66 | 35 | 26 | 5 | 53.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owens Defense | 366 | 179 | 177 | 10 | 48.9% |
| Kings Fianchetto Opening | 365 | 176 | 178 | 11 | 48.2% |
| Reti Opening Queenside Fianchetto Variation | 156 | 67 | 83 | 6 | 43.0% |
| Nimzowitsch Defense | 154 | 68 | 79 | 7 | 44.2% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 145 | 71 | 69 | 5 | 49.0% |
| Reti Opening | 74 | 36 | 35 | 3 | 48.6% |
| Anderssen Opening | 69 | 36 | 31 | 2 | 52.2% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 68 | 28 | 39 | 1 | 41.2% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 60 | 27 | 32 | 1 | 45.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Mikenas Defense | 57 | 30 | 25 | 2 | 52.6% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Fianchetto Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birds Opening Dutch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Birds Opening Dutch Dudweiler Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Undefined | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Kings Fianchetto Opening Reversed Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 11 | 0 |
| Losing | 12 | 1 |