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Gimmy01 Thaqi

Username: gimmy01

Playing Since: 2017-11-19 (Active)

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Daily: 1200
3W / 1L / 0D
Rapid: 1028
1615W / 1602L / 95D
Blitz: 730
1516W / 1435L / 102D
Bullet: 1041
0W / 1L / 0D

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
Rating by Year2017201820192020202120222023202420251200594YearRatingBlitzRapidDaily

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