Profile: GMRZ89 - The Tactical Tornado
Meet GMRZ89, a blitz and bullet warrior whose chess skills whirl like a tactical tornado on the board! Since bursting onto the scene in late 2019, this player has danced through thousands of games, displaying a rollercoaster ride of brilliance and battle scars that any fearless fighter would wear proudly.
Chess Journey & Ratings
Starting with a blitz rating around 1995 and bullet at 1770 back in 2019, GMRZ89 quickly rose to a blistering peak blitz rating of 2518 and bullet at 2332 in early 2020, proving their knack for rapid-fire strategy and lightning-fast moves.
With over a thousand blitz games and nearly 600 bullet games played, this chess enthusiast doesn't shy away from intense battles. Their overall blitz record hovers almost perfectly balanced with 676 wins, 678 losses, and 64 draws, a testament to their gritty and resilient style. Bullet games tell a slightly more victorious story, with 297 wins against 269 losses!
Playing Style
GMRZ89 enjoys an endgame-heavy approach, with nearly 78% of games edging into the critical last phase — and they're no stranger to comebacks, boasting an impressive 85% comeback rate. Tactics and tenacity define their play, shown by an ability to bounce back and win about 46% of games even after losing a piece.
Though sometimes tempted to resign early (just 21% early resignation rate), when the going gets tough, so does GMRZ89. Their average win involves a marathon of 72 moves, reflecting deep thinking and perseverance.
Favorite Openings & Successes
True to a Sicilian specialist’s heart, their favorite battleground is the Sicilian Defense, particularly the Accelerated Dragon and its nuanced variations. While winning roughly 40% in the Open Accelerated Dragon, they've found a silver lining in the English Opening Symmetrical Variation with a salty 62.5% win rate in blitz, and a striking 73% win rate with the Pirc Defense in bullet. Versatility meets cunning here!
Psychological Quirks & Playtime Tips
Every champion has their rituals, and GMRZ89 is no different. Peak performance emerges during the early morning hours around 7 AM — rise and shine for optimal moves! However, a modest tilt factor of 9 hints at occasional frustration when games don't go their way.
Legendary Battles
One of the latest exhilarating victories saw GMRZ89 delivering a checkmate in a beautiful game against opponent tryingtoplayfaster, showcasing precise positional play and tactical tenacity. The game was full of attacking flair and relentless pressure, ending with a triumphant Qh7#.
Of course, not every match is a fairy tale — tough losses against the likes of kram2006 and tokmashov1908 are part of the learning curve — but this only fuels the fire for future battles.
Fun Facts
- Longest winning streak: 34 games — that's basically a chess marathon!
- Favorite days to flex the brain: midweek with winning rates just above 50%
- Almost equally deadly with White (49.6% wins) and fighting hard with Black (47.1% wins)
- Enjoys thrilling endgames averaging 70+ moves per game, proving stamina outlasts flash!
Whether storming through openings with Sicilian dragons or squeezing out wins in long endgames, GMRZ89 is a player to watch — blending passion, resilience, and a little bit of chess magic. Next time you face them online, be ready for a battle where every move counts and every moment thrills!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Georgios Ketzetzis | 19W / 26L / 0D | View Games |
| rocksolid88_inactive | 18W / 9L / 1D | View Games |
| martin-van-drunen | 26W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| flawlessidea | 4W / 18L / 2D | View Games |
| mat379 | 10W / 8L / 2D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2328 | 2245 | ||
| 2019 | 2120 | 2336 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 398W / 374L / 42D | 390W / 404L / 40D | 73.3 |
| 2019 | 98W / 83L / 5D | 87W / 86L / 6D | 73.2 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense Open Accelerated Dragon Modern Variation | 62 | 25 | 34 | 3 | 40.3% |
| Sicilian Defense Open Accelerated Dragon Maroczy Bind Formation | 27 | 11 | 14 | 2 | 40.7% |
| Sicilian Defense Nyezhmetdinov Rossolimo Fianchetto Variation | 25 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 44.0% |
| English Opening Symmetrical Anti Benoni Variation | 23 | 8 | 12 | 3 | 34.8% |
| Alapin Sicilian Defense | 19 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 36.8% |
| Closed Sicilian Defense Fianchetto Variation | 18 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 50.0% |
| English Opening Symmetrical Variation | 16 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 62.5% |
| Old Benoni Defense | 16 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 56.2% |
| Sicilian Defense Open Pelikan and Sveshnikov Chelyabinsk Variation | 15 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 53.3% |
| Kings Indian Defense Normal Variation | 15 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 46.7% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense Open Accelerated Dragon Modern Variation | 26 | 11 | 14 | 1 | 42.3% |
| Modern Defense with | 16 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 56.2% |
| Sicilian Defense | 16 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Old Benoni Defense | 15 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 60.0% |
| Polish Opening | 15 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 53.3% |
| Sicilian Defense Old Sicilian Variation | 13 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 38.5% |
| Sicilian Defense Nyezhmetdinov Rossolimo Fianchetto Variation | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 41.7% |
| Pirc Defense | 11 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 72.7% |
| Caro Kann Defense Karpov Variation | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 70.0% |
| Reti Opening Sicilian Invitation | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 70.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 34 | 0 |
| Losing | 9 | 1 |