Grandmaster gmpacman: The Chess Connoisseur and Tactical Trickster
Once barely scraping a 1300 blitz rating, gmpacman has transformed into a formidable Grandmaster, known for outwitting opponents with remarkable consistency and a streak of tactical brilliance that would make Pac-Man proud.
Rising quickly from the depths of 1361 blitz rating in 2013 to an astonishing peak blitz rating of 2526 by mid-2017, gmpacman blends creative opening play with sharp endgames. Their favorite battleground? The blitz board, where they boast a commanding 67.66% win rate over 235 games in their "Top Secret" opening repertoire — good luck cracking that code!
Known not just for skill, but also for resilience, gmpacman holds an impressive 82.2% comeback rate after blundering a piece, and a near-indestructible psychological fortitude with a tilt factor of only 6 (translation: they rarely throw their mouse at the screen). Endgames are their playground, featured in a whopping 77.38% of their games, proving they don’t just win; they finish strong.
Fun fact: They are a nocturnal warrior, showcasing a perfect 100% win rate during the mystical witching hours of midnight, 1 AM, 2 AM, 3 AM, 4 AM, 5 AM, 11 AM, 13 PM, 15 PM, 16 PM, 22 PM — basically any hour ending with a zero or a three. Whether the world sleeps or not, gmpacman is there, crushing pawns and dreams alike.
Victory patterns? Oh yes. This GM once launched a 29-game winning streak, the kind of run that would make even Magnus Magnusson dizzy. And while their longest losing streak is a mere 6 games, their current streak remains optimistically undefeated, with three fresh wins in the kitty.
Their online adversaries include loyal contenders like gmjoey1 and mgl_nomad, but gmpacman’s win rates against most foes hover intimidatingly near the 80-100% mark — exceptions only fuel their desire for revenge!
Playing Style & Stats Highlights
- White pieces: Wins 70% of their games, probably because they love to start strong.
- Black pieces: Almost as fierce with a 69.82% win rate — a chameleon on either color.
- Average moves to victory: 74 moves of strategic wizardry before delivering checkmate.
- Early resignation: A humble 1.85% — they prefer to fight it out till the last pawn drops.
Highlight Match: The Latest Triumph
On June 26, 2017, gmpacman showcased a masterpiece in the English Opening (Agincourt Catalan Defense), defeating opponent R2D2C3A4 by forced resignation at a blistering pace.
Starting solid with 1.c4 and weaving through pawn structures and tactical assaults, gmpacman sealed the deal with a powerful pawn push at move 50, leaving their opponent no choice but to bow out gracefully.
Whether it’s bullet, blitz, or daily chess, GM gmpacman continues to impress, proving that with enough grit and pixels, anyone can chase chess glory — or at least enjoy the chase!
Hi gmpacman, here are some tailored insights to help you climb even higher!
1. Opening observations
- English/Reti (1 c4 / 1 Nf3) – Your setups are sound, but a recurring theme is a slightly passive d-pawn. When Black commits …c5 early you can often seize the centre with an immediate d4 instead of d3. It converts your space edge into real pressure and cuts down Black’s freeing …d5 break.
- Closed Sicilian as Black – In the recent loss to r2d2c3a4 you mixed aggressive pawn thrusts (…a6-b5) with a long castle while the queenside was already half-open. Castling short and preparing a timely …d5 (with …Qc7/…Rd8 first) keeps the king safer and strikes in the centre before White’s pawn storm appears.
- Consider building a narrower, well-analysed backup against 1 e4 (e.g. a solid Classical Sicilian or 2…d6 Modern) so you can choose between dynamic and solid according to mood and opponent.
2. Middlegame & strategy
- King safety trade-off – You like initiative, but sometimes neglect your own king (e.g. 14…Qa5 & 17…O-O-O in the loss). Ask “can the pawn storm reach me first?” before committing. A single prophylactic move (prophylaxis) such as …h6 or castling the other side would have neutralised White’s attack completely.
- Piece activity vs. pawn structure – In several wins you willingly gave your opponent doubled isolated pawns and then blockaded them (see 26.Rxb5 in your win with the English). Keep looking for those chances; they fit your tactical style and leave you with simple endgames.
3. Endgame technique
- Your conversion in the K+R vs. K+R+minor piece ending (40.Rc8+ … 50.bxc5) was clean—good use of activity first, material second. Reinforce this strength by drilling rook & pawn vs. rook endings once a week; you will harvest even more half-points.
4. Clock management
You usually reach move 30 with 40–60 s, but a few losses were pure time scrambles. Aim to keep ≥75 s after move 20; trust your intuition in familiar structures and spend the saved time on critical moments (king safety, transitions to endgames).
5. Concrete homework
- Analyse this critical stretch from your last defeat and find at least two safer improvements for Black:
- Play five 10|0 games with the English where you force d4 in the first ten moves; compare the resulting positions to your usual setups.
- Run the “R&B vs R” practical endgame drill on a trainer until you score 90 % within 30 s per move.
6. Motivation corner
• Current peak blitz rating: 2526 (2017-06-26) • Keep an eye on when you perform best:
Stay curious, keep the king safe, and enjoy the journey!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rogelio Jr Antonio | 22W / 7L / 0D | View Games |
| mgl_nomad | 17W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| Evan Ju | 7W / 6L / 3D | View Games |
| slimovoski | 7W / 4L / 3D | View Games |
| pmoafimadani | 11W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2526 | |||
| 2016 | 2435 | |||
| 2014 | 2325 | 1927 | ||
| 2013 | 2560 | 2337 | 1993 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 6W / 0L / 0D | 2W / 1L / 1D | 80.2 |
| 2016 | 10W / 7L / 1D | 11W / 6L / 3D | 69.8 |
| 2014 | 3W / 0L / 0D | 0W / 2L / 0D | 44.6 |
| 2013 | 135W / 48L / 10D | 142W / 44L / 10D | 74.8 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense | 12 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 83.3% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 11 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 36.4% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Döry Defense | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% |
| English Opening: Agincourt Defense | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 57.1% |
| Sicilian Defense: O'Kelly Variation | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 66.7% |
| Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Knight Variation | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 80.0% |
| English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 40.0% |
| English Opening: Caro-Kann Defensive System | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann Defense | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Queen's Gambit Declined: Hastings Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Nimzo-Indian Defense: Three Knights Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| King's Indian Defense: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Gruenfeld: Russian, 5...c6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| King's Indian Attack: French Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amar Gambit | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 66.7% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 70.0% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Knight Variation | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 60.0% |
| King's Indian Defense | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 60.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 80.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 80.0% |
| English Opening: Symmetrical Variation | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 25.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 29 | 3 |
| Losing | 6 | 0 |