Chess Player Profile: Glokalize
Meet Glokalize, a chess warrior navigating the battlefield of 64 squares with a passion for both brutal bullet battles and calculated rapid duels. With a penchant for the gambit and an even keener eye for the tactical, Glokalize has danced across the chessboard with peak blitz and bullet ratings soaring above 1100 and a rapid peak rating peaking near 1200.
Playing Style & Stats
Known for an average of 66 moves per win versus 74 moves per loss in serious games, Glokalize prefers the long game—because who doesn't enjoy a good endurance race with a dash of brinkmanship? With an 81.63% endgame frequency and a dangerous 81.91% comeback rate, this player refuses to go down without a fight, always ready to turn the tables, even after losing a piece! Also, Glokalize's tilted just 15% of the time—proof that even when nerves are shot, the strategy stays sharp.
Strategic Opener Choices
In the opening arena, Glokalize favors the Queen’s Pawn Zukertort Chigorin Variation and the Alekhine's Defense, mixing solid fundamentals with a pinch of unorthodox zest. In bullet games, the Alekhine’s Defense remains a formidable go-to, showcasing an aggressive style willing to challenge any opponent’s nerves.
Clock Mastery & Rhythm
With a keen understanding of prime battle hours—especially between 15:00 and 16:00, where the win rate peaks around 50%—Glokalize manages to maximize their peak performance and make every second on the clock count. Monday blues are real, but not for Glokalize, who can still pull near 48% wins even on the toughest day!
Career Highlights
One notable recent victory came against michellelellee where Glokalize executed a cunning strategy to win by resignation after a swift pawn push and a brutal knight sacrifice. This was just one of many thrilling showdowns that embody their fighting spirit. Although losses happen (even the best stumble!), Glokalize’s ability to wrestle back into the fight with a 45.34% win rate after losing a piece exemplifies resilience.
Mental Game
Glokalize’s brain appears to be wired for chess: a low early resignation rate of just 1.19% shows patience, and a psychological edge is evident in their significant difference in winning rated games versus casual play — a staggering +48.48% performance boost when the stakes are real.
Fun Facts & Quirks
- Glokalize has been known to start losing streaks up to 15 games, but remember — every phoenix rises from the ashes!
- Some opponents end up dreading their name on the pairing list — and with win rates over 90% against several, that’s no coincidence.
- The perfect time for Glokalize to wait for a move? 16:00 sharp — that’s when the magic really happens.
All in all, Glokalize is a versatile, persistent, and surprisingly patient player who keeps opponents in suspense longer than a Game of Thrones season! With a blade-like focus and sneak attacks up their sleeve, this chess gladiator is a player to watch and, more importantly, to watch out for.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| wiseduck109 | 20W / 23L / 1D | View Games |
| kevrek57 | 20W / 12L / 0D | View Games |
| bellatopella | 23W / 8L / 0D | View Games |
| joakimraatikainen | 18W / 12L / 0D | View Games |
| jvp1966 | 16W / 10L / 3D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1159 | 847 | 1048 | |
| 2024 | 1106 | 882 | 1070 | |
| 2023 | 1204 | 973 | 1049 | |
| 2022 | 1145 | 812 | 1000 | |
| 2021 | 975 | 777 | 959 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 774W / 685L / 100D | 685W / 779L / 98D | 82.3 |
| 2024 | 1706W / 1526L / 203D | 1532W / 1742L / 168D | 82.3 |
| 2023 | 3849W / 3535L / 318D | 3588W / 3786L / 323D | 76.2 |
| 2022 | 3123W / 2778L / 178D | 2822W / 3057L / 128D | 68.7 |
| 2021 | 3299W / 2926L / 105D | 2925W / 3304L / 87D | 59.9 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation | 1091 | 545 | 463 | 83 | 50.0% |
| Alekhines Defense | 1061 | 490 | 513 | 58 | 46.2% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation | 860 | 407 | 395 | 58 | 47.3% |
| Philidor Defense | 841 | 351 | 436 | 54 | 41.7% |
| Reti Opening | 776 | 421 | 317 | 38 | 54.2% |
| Top Secret | 454 | 216 | 212 | 26 | 47.6% |
| Colle System | 408 | 202 | 175 | 31 | 49.5% |
| Alekhines Defense Normal Variation | 335 | 150 | 165 | 20 | 44.8% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense | 298 | 132 | 138 | 28 | 44.3% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Mikenas Defense | 253 | 132 | 109 | 12 | 52.2% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alekhines Defense | 5998 | 2997 | 2890 | 111 | 50.0% |
| Reti Opening | 4259 | 2139 | 2028 | 92 | 50.2% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation | 3011 | 1579 | 1356 | 76 | 52.4% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation | 2494 | 1436 | 988 | 70 | 57.6% |
| Colle System | 2139 | 1128 | 939 | 72 | 52.7% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense | 1306 | 626 | 649 | 31 | 47.9% |
| Philidor Defense | 1201 | 544 | 616 | 41 | 45.3% |
| Alekhines Defense Normal Variation | 1051 | 482 | 557 | 12 | 45.9% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation | 944 | 451 | 476 | 17 | 47.8% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Mikenas Defense | 887 | 468 | 396 | 23 | 52.8% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation | 166 | 89 | 67 | 10 | 53.6% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation | 127 | 62 | 52 | 13 | 48.8% |
| Reti Opening | 110 | 63 | 40 | 7 | 57.3% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 97 | 45 | 49 | 3 | 46.4% |
| Alekhines Defense | 93 | 48 | 41 | 4 | 51.6% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 89 | 49 | 34 | 6 | 55.1% |
| Philidor Defense | 75 | 26 | 42 | 7 | 34.7% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 70 | 33 | 30 | 7 | 47.1% |
| Colle System | 66 | 27 | 29 | 10 | 40.9% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 52 | 29 | 19 | 4 | 55.8% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 13 | 0 |
| Losing | 15 | 2 |