Profile Summary: gissella_21
Meet gissella_21, a chess enthusiast whose gaming journey is as dynamic and unpredictable as their Bullet rating rollercoaster! Starting with a blazing Bullet peak rating of 569 in early 2025 and currently cruising near 469, gissella_21 has shown steady improvement with a knack for comebacks and a willingness to keep fighting till the last tick of the clock.
Known for their love of the Van t Kruijs Opening, they've played this curious and somewhat underappreciated opening strategy more than 2800 times in Bullet games, boasting an above-average win rate of 52.3%. Whether blitzing or rapid, this opening is their signature move that catches many opponents off guard.
Playing Style Highlights:
- Early resignation rate is low at just under 1%, meaning they stick it out through both tough spells and thrilling endgames.
- Endgames are a playground—with an endgame frequency of about 31%, you know they’re comfortable navigating the closing battlefield.
- Average moves per win hover just under 40, showing a preference for calculated, tactical plays instead of quick-fire gambits.
- When pieces go missing, the comeback rate is nearly 47%—they refuse to bow out quietly and love stirring drama on the board.
Their victories are often stylish and swift, as evidenced by recent checkmates accomplished in under 20 moves, frequently leveraging sharp Queen maneuvers. One memorable win involved a daring queen sortie with a swift checkmate—the hallmark of a player who doesn’t just play chess, but performs it.
Psychologically, gissella_21 occasionally feels the heat of tilt (an index of 15), but there's clear learning and growth since their prowess peaks around 1 AM UTC, proving they're night owls who dominate when most are asleep.
And if you think they only specialize in Bullet chaos, think again! Their Rapid rating peaked impressively at 1229, showing tactical depth and strategic patience when the clock slows down.
Overall, gissella_21 is that player who might lose sometimes—but when they win, it’s often with a bang (especially on the board). Calculated, determined, and surprisingly resilient, they're climbing the ranks while making every game a story worth watching.
Fun fact: gissella_21’s opponents might want to double-check their clocks, because with a timeout loss count surpassing several thousand, timing is always part of the thrilling experience!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| popcarlsen | 2W / 1L / 0D | |
| pktdrow | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| graniex | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| 11akbar | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| pritam07112006 | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| hoppinpony | 11W / 18L / 0D | |
| themadmarchhare86 | 5W / 22L / 0D | |
| kranfe | 11W / 14L / 0D | |
| anything2play | 1W / 22L / 0D | |
| arieflh79 | 5W / 16L / 0D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 540 | 789 | 1269 | 1031 |
| 2024 | 460 | 847 | 1181 | 974 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1320W / 1287L / 29D | 1297W / 1307L / 30D | 48.8 |
| 2024 | 1876W / 1638L / 42D | 1685W / 1816L / 43D | 44.2 |
Openings: Most Played
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 3050 | 1591 | 1447 | 12 | 52.2% |
| French Defense | 599 | 347 | 247 | 5 | 57.9% |
| French Defense Knight Variation | 518 | 246 | 271 | 1 | 47.5% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense | 346 | 138 | 208 | 0 | 39.9% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 284 | 122 | 161 | 1 | 43.0% |
| French Defense Normal Variation | 264 | 137 | 124 | 3 | 51.9% |
| French Defense St George Defense | 249 | 117 | 130 | 2 | 47.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 240 | 120 | 120 | 0 | 50.0% |
| French Defense Queens Knight Variation | 202 | 94 | 107 | 1 | 46.5% |
| French Defense Kings Indian Attack | 126 | 56 | 69 | 1 | 44.4% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 18 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 88.9% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 80.0% |
| French Defense Queens Knight Variation | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 60.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 60.0% |
| Bishops Opening | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Owens Defense | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| French Defense | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| French Defense Knight Variation | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 676 | 358 | 306 | 12 | 53.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 124 | 55 | 63 | 6 | 44.4% |
| French Defense Knight Variation | 121 | 66 | 53 | 2 | 54.5% |
| French Defense St George Defense | 116 | 55 | 59 | 2 | 47.4% |
| French Defense | 92 | 42 | 47 | 3 | 45.6% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 87 | 42 | 44 | 1 | 48.3% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense | 78 | 37 | 40 | 1 | 47.4% |
| French Defense Normal Variation | 65 | 37 | 26 | 2 | 56.9% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 55 | 28 | 25 | 2 | 50.9% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 47 | 24 | 23 | 0 | 51.1% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 114 | 54 | 55 | 5 | 47.4% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 94 | 46 | 40 | 8 | 48.9% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 55 | 30 | 25 | 0 | 54.5% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 49 | 25 | 22 | 2 | 51.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 39 | 21 | 17 | 1 | 53.9% |
| Bishops Opening | 31 | 12 | 17 | 2 | 38.7% |
| Italian Game | 30 | 16 | 14 | 0 | 53.3% |
| Philidor Defense | 28 | 15 | 11 | 2 | 53.6% |
| Englund Gambit | 27 | 8 | 18 | 1 | 29.6% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation | 25 | 10 | 15 | 0 | 40.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 14 | 1 |
| Losing | 15 | 0 |