Gino Corleone (Username: GinoG11): The Blitz Bandit & Rapid Renegade
Few chess players weave the tactical intricacies of the board with as much flair and resilience as Gino Corleone, known online as GinoG11. With a chess journey peppered by comebacks, checkmates, and the occasional tilt (who doesn't, really?), Gino is the kind of player who turns the chessboard into a drama-filled stage worthy of the Godfather himself.
Rating Highlights
- Peak Blitz Rating: 1200 (June 2022) - An explosive peak achieved with lightning-fast moves, though his rating has seen rollercoaster-like fluctuations since.
- Peak Rapid Rating: 1247 (March 2021) - Where Gino truly shines, wielding openings like the Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation with a formidable 77.6% win rate.
- Peak Daily Rating: A steady 1200, proving that patience does pay off.
- Peak Bullet Rating: 556 (March 2025), showing flair in ultra-fast time controls when milliseconds matter.
Playing Style & Strengths
Gino is a tactician at heart with a comeback rate of 63.37%, meaning if you think you’ve got him on the ropes, think again. His games typically stretch around 54 moves per win, reflecting patient strategic play rather than quick knockouts.
Favorite openings? He’s a sucker for the King's Gambit and the Queen's Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation, boasting win rates over 75% in blitz with these aggressive weapons. Gino’s not shy about early sacrifices and pressure, but also respects endgames — with an endgame frequency of 52.35%.
The Psychological Chessboard
Every player has their moments, and Gino’s tilt factor is a modest 10 — enough to keep things interesting but never enough to throw the game. His best attacking hours appear early morning around 6 AM, which might explain some of those mysterious wins before sunrise.
Record & Rivalries
With over 1,480 wins in blitz and rapid combined, Gino isn’t just a casual hobbyist — he’s a fierce competitor who has tangled frequently (and successfully) with opponents like lamatraca1 and quiche1234. His win rate vs. leemckerney and misterz11 stands proudly at 100%. Though losses come, they’re often lessons and setups for epic rebounds.
Memorable Moment
On May 30th, 2025, in a thrilling blitz battle against leemckerney, Gino executed a dazzling mate in just 43 moves, sealing victory with a rook sacrifice that left spectators gasping. The final checkmate move, Rh3#, crowned a game that perfectly mirrors his fearless and creative approach to chess.
Fun Fact
Despite the fierce competitive streak, Gino’s favorite opening in daily games is mysteriously titled "Top Secret" — possibly referring to his penchant for surprise tactics that keep opponents guessing (or scratching their heads!).
The Future
Whether he's launching aggressive gambits or grinding through endgames, Gino Corleone is a chess character who embodies the struggle, drama, and ultimate thrill of the game. Ready for an unpredictable shift in momentum, he keeps pushing chess boundaries — one move at a time.
