Player Profile: Goldorak1968
Goldorak1968 is a determined chess enthusiast whose journey has spanned thousands of blitz games and a collection of rapid and daily matches. Thriving most often in blitz, they have contested well over 3,600 games, achieving an impressive peak rating that once soared as high as 2901. While their rating has fluctuated over time, they routinely maintain a level in the 2100–2300 range in blitz.
In rapid play, Goldorak1968 shows a striking 63% win rate, showing a solid grasp of more measured time controls. Their daily games—though limited in number—showcase a remarkable success rate, winning nearly all of them, hinting at a strategic approach that blossoms when given ample reflection time.
Across formats, one of Goldorak1968’s notable strengths is their willingness to steer games deep into the endgame phase: over 80% of their victories end in late encounters, reflecting an ability to remain sharp in more prolonged strategic battles. On average, triumphant games last about 71 moves, while losses stretch closer to 79 moves, indicating a dogged determination even in difficult positions.
Their track record includes a longest winning streak of 10 consecutive victories, revealing bursts of strong form. Interestingly, Goldorak1968 has a “win rate after losing material” metric that stands out—showing they can recover and convert precarious positions to wins. Still, they do occasionally exhibit a “tilt factor,” indicating that emotional swings can shape a sequence of outcomes.
From a scheduling perspective, midday has proven to be the best time for Goldorak1968, often resulting in crisper play and higher win rates. Even so, the day of the week does not deter them: they keep a steady presence on the board from Thursday through Wednesday, with subtle fluctuations in their results. Their “early resignation rate” remains modest, suggesting a player who prefers to fight on, and their “one-sided loss rate” is also quite low.
Color preferences show a near 50% win rate as White, with just a small dip as Black, proving they are ready to challenge opponents with either set of pieces. In openings, a flexible selection of systems is used, indicating a readiness to handle the typical flow of modern chess. Meanwhile, an overall 46% blitz win rate documents the highly competitive nature of Goldorak1968’s matchups over a long spanning career.
Whether battling in quick-fire blitz or exploring lines in a thoughtful daily setting, Goldorak1968 demonstrates a balanced, persistent style and a commitment to improvement. Chess for them is a continuous test of stamina, strategic vision, and mental endurance—an outlook that resonates in every tournament, friendly match, and daily challenge they pursue.
Feedback for Goldorak1968
Great work on your recent games! You show solid understanding of opening principles and positional play, especially with consistent use of the Alapin Sicilian (B22) and other sharp openings. Here are some constructive points to help you improve even further:
- Opening Preparation: You’re comfortable with the Alapin Sicilian and related lines, which is excellent for controlling the center early. To deepen your understanding, try exploring common middlegame plans and pawn structures arising from these openings. That will help you create long-term strategic pressure.
- Piece Activity and Tactics: In several winning games, you exploited tactical opportunities effectively, such as the sequence in your win against tunero2023 where you gained material with
Qxc5. Keep sharpening your tactical vision by regularly solving puzzles that focus on pinning, forks, and discovered attacks. - Time Management: Your time usage seems balanced in rapid games, but occasionally you spent noticeably longer on certain moves. Continue practicing to trust your intuition on familiar positions and save thinking time for critical moments.
- Handling Difficult Positions: From your losses, it appears that transitioning from the opening to the middlegame could be stronger in some cases—for example, in your loss versus IndraPolak, watch out for timely defensive resources against counterplay. Reviewing these games to identify missed defensive tactics or better repositioning will be helpful.
- Endgame Technique: You have good conversion ability, as seen in victories by resignation or checkmate, but working on fundamental endgames will boost your confidence in close matches. Try focused study on king and pawn endgames and minor piece coordination to close out tricky games efficiently.
Overall, your rating around 2300 is impressive, and your solid opening repertoire is a strong base. Consistent study in tactics, middlegame plans, and endgames will help push your performance to the next level.
Keep playing actively and reviewing your games critically. If you’d like, we can analyze specific positions or themes next time to tailor your training further.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Ortiz | 5W / 12L / 0D | |
| mineralfellow | 7W / 6L / 1D | |
| JAO_2905 | 7W / 5L / 1D | |
| Najd Mbarek | 4W / 8L / 0D | |
| Tom Borvander | 6W / 5L / 1D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1811 | 2326 | 1750 | |
| 2024 | 2184 | 2172 | 1609 | |
| 2023 | 2288 | 2153 | 1600 | |
| 2022 | 2085 | 2107 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 109W / 105L / 14D | 98W / 115L / 13D | 74.8 |
| 2024 | 260W / 275L / 33D | 222W / 303L / 42D | 78.8 |
| 2023 | 319W / 264L / 31D | 275W / 295L / 40D | 77.4 |
| 2022 | 267W / 213L / 32D | 244W / 258L / 23D | 77.5 |
Openings: Most Played
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Vienna Gambit: 3...d5 4.exd5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| English Opening: Closed, Taimanov Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Döry Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Elephant Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Bishop's Opening: Urusov Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 666 | 336 | 294 | 36 | 50.5% |
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation | 186 | 88 | 84 | 14 | 47.3% |
| Sicilian Defense | 144 | 63 | 72 | 9 | 43.8% |
| Scotch Game | 123 | 61 | 52 | 10 | 49.6% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 111 | 54 | 51 | 6 | 48.6% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 101 | 55 | 41 | 5 | 54.5% |
| Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation | 93 | 41 | 43 | 9 | 44.1% |
| Queen's Indian Defense: Buerger Variation | 88 | 35 | 47 | 6 | 39.8% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 80 | 39 | 37 | 4 | 48.8% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 76 | 38 | 35 | 3 | 50.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Queen's Indian Defense: Buerger Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 60.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| French Defense: Classical Variation, Svenonius Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Modern | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 10 | 10 |
| Losing | 10 | 0 |