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Gitemrugo

Playing Since: 2024-07-13 (Closed for Fair Play Violations)

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Rapid: 337
377W / 427L / 30D

Profile of Gitemrugo

Meet Gitemrugo, a rapid chess enthusiast who bravely battles on the 64 squares with a peak rating of 798 achieved in May 2025. Though their journey on the chessboard hasn’t been without its tumbles—boasting a win/loss record of 77-96 with a sprinkle of draws—Gitemrugo’s spirit is undeterred and their games always full of surprises.

Chess Style & Play

Known for an adventurous opening repertoire, Gitemrugo shows a particular fondness for the Queen's Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation and the Englund Gambit, with win rates of 53% and a striking 64% respectively. Their preference for sharp, tactical skirmishes sometimes leads to early resignations (about one-third of their losses), but also sets the stage for thrilling comebacks, as their 56% comeback rate testifies.

With an average of nearly 50 moves to victory, Gitemrugo is not in a rush to finish; patient maneuvering is their forte. Interestingly, they have a better track record when playing White (50% wins) than Black (37%), so don’t be surprised if they greet you with the first move d4 and a cheeky grin.

Moments of Glory & Most Recent Battles

Gitemrugo’s recent wins are as dramatic as a thriller movie, delivering checkmates with elegance and inflicting resignations on opponents who underestimated them. For example, in June 2025, they executed a beautiful mating net against jj0800 after an intense battle in the Queen’s Pawn Chigorin Variation — talk about sealing the deal with style!

But it’s not always smooth sailing. Their longest losing streak is an eight-game marathon, with opponents like felat212147 and erz_a proving to be tough nuts to crack. Despite this, Gitemrugo shows resilience and learns from every setback.

Fun Facts & Quirks

  • Best time to challenge Gitemrugo? Around 3 AM – be ready for some nocturnal tactics.
  • Gitemrugo’s psychological tilt factor is a modest 8, so they handle pressure fairly well.
  • Opponents beware: if you lose a piece, there’s a 41% chance they’ll strike back and take the win!
  • Friday is Gitemrugo’s luckiest day to play, with a win rate exceeding 64%.

Aspiring & Milestones

At only 645 rating in mid-2024 to almost 800 a year later, Gitemrugo’s progress is no joke—it’s a rapid ascent, fueled by countless games (over 150 in recent months) and relentless practice. Chess fans watching their trajectory can expect more intriguing battles and perhaps a rating breakthrough soon.

In the battlefield of the rapid time control, Gitemrugo remains a passionate player who proves that chess mastery is not merely about trophies but the love of the game, the thrill of the fight, and the humility to pick up the pieces and keep playing.


🆚 Opponent Insights

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Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 479
2024 645
Rating by Year20242025645479YearRatingRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 102W / 118L / 8D 103W / 116L / 6D 39.8
2024 0W / 1L / 0D 0W / 0L / 0D 4.0

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation 104 55 44 5 52.9%
Undefined 34 1 32 1 2.9%
Kings Pawn Opening 32 17 15 0 53.1%
Englund Gambit 29 19 9 1 65.5%
Queens Pawn Opening 25 11 14 0 44.0%
Petrovs Defense Three Knights Game 16 8 8 0 50.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense 16 10 6 0 62.5%
Petrovs Defense 13 11 2 0 84.6%
Van t Kruijs Opening 12 6 6 0 50.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Mikenas Defense 10 5 5 0 50.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 6 0
Losing 8 3
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