Garrett Long

Garrett Long: The Rollercoaster Master of Rapid Chess

Garrett Long, known online as glong75, is a chess player whose rapid chess journey is nothing short of a thrilling rollercoaster ride. With a peak rapid rating of 1035 back in 2021, Garrett has experienced dramatic ups and downs, proving that every game is a chance for redemption—or a hilarious misstep.

From struggling in the trenches with a minimum rating of 217 in 2022 to staging modest comebacks to ratings hovering around 400, he shows undeniable resilience. His ability to bounce back—a comeback rate of nearly 60%—paired with a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece, makes him the ultimate underdog hero of the chessboard.

Garrett’s opening repertoire is as adventurous as his rating graph: he wields the Queen's Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation with a winning rate over 50%, but struggles hilariously when opting for the Kings Pawn King's Knight Variation, where his win rate is a modest 7%. When Garrett does win, games typically last about 50 moves; when he loses, prepare for marathon sessions nearing 60 moves as he fights tooth and nail.

Timing is everything for Garrett. Tuesdays at 2 PM are his sweet spot, boasting a nearly 50% win rate, but Sunday games? Let’s just say the weekend blues hit hard with a 22% win rate. Don’t try him at 11 AM either—he’s undefeated in losing on time there!

Psychologically, Garrett wears his heart on his sleeve with a tilt factor of 9—spectators might hear some choice words after a blunder—but his passion for the game shines through. Also notable is his preference to resign early about 6% of the time, sparing everyone the agony of prolonged defeat.

Ultimately, Garrett Long embodies the spirit of chess as a battle of wit, grit, and a dash of comedy. Whether he’s crushing opponents with the Philidor Defense’s 58% win rate or struggling with the Kings Pawn Opening King's Knight Variation, Garrett’s journey reminds us all that it’s less about the rating and more about the joy (and drama) of the game.