Gomatte: The Bullet Blitz Maestro
In the fast and furious world of chess, Gomatte stands out as a force to be reckoned with, especially in Bullet and Blitz formats. Kicking off their rating journey back in August 2015 with a modest 1375 in Bullet chess, Gomatte quickly skyrocketed to a peak Bullet rating of 2763 by January 2018—a number that would make even grandmasters blink twice.
Blitz chess is no less their playground, with a peak rating of 2655 achieved as recently as February 2020. While Daily chess stats might not showcase their glory—an unbeaten single game at 1200 rating—Gomatte truly shines on the faster boards.
Playing Style & Strengths
Gomatte is a tactical whirlwind, boasting an extraordinary 82.74% comeback rate. Losing a piece? No problem. Gomatte fights back, maintaining nearly a 51% win rate after losing material. With razor-sharp instincts and an incredible 81.7% frequency of endgames, this player knows how to grind opponents down long after the opening fireworks.
The average game length for Gomatte's wins is about 87 moves, suggesting patience, endurance, and an iron will to outlast and outthink opponents.
Favorite Openings
Known for their love of the Bird’s Opening and its variations (including the Dutch and From Gambit), Gomatte has played thousands of games with these to great success, posting solid win rates around 55-58% in Bullet games and even better in Blitz. Other favorite weapons include the King’s Fianchetto Opening, Pirc Defense, and the Modern Defense, all showing a preference for dynamic, flexible positions.
Records & Memorable Stats
- Total Bullet wins exceed 16,000! (With over 13,000 losses and more than 1,300 draws)
- Blitz wins count over 1,900, showing competitive resilience.
- Longest winning streak? An impressive 29 games!
- Psychological quirks: A Tilt Factor of 21 means Gomatte occasionally fumes—but mostly keeps cool, with the prime time of play being around 10 PM.
The Spotlight: Recent Battles
On April 4th, 2020, Gomatte showcased tactical fireworks in a Bullet game against “Geldbdnrvtvtvtvtvt,” sealing victory by checkmate and resignation in not one but two intense battles within minutes. One game ended quickly with a swooping checkmate weaponizing the Caro-Kann Defense; the other was a masterclass in Bird's Opening setups and queen maneuvers. Even in losses, Gomatte’s competitive mettle is evident, edging close fights against players hovering near 2500 Elo.
Final Thoughts
Whether it’s bullet-speed blitz or marathon endgames, Gomatte is a chess player who combines speed, tactical sharpness, and resilience to leave opponents gasping. When Gomatte is on the board, forget about any comfortable lead—this player bounces back and pressures until the last move.
In short, Gomatte is the kind of player who makes chess feel like a high-stakes bullet-riddled action movie: fast, intense, and utterly thrilling.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| MasterLeif | 209W / 131L / 27D | View Games |
| Alan Stein | 202W / 123L / 12D | View Games |
| Kwame | 136W / 103L / 19D | View Games |
| potpiedude | 117W / 116L / 9D | View Games |
| theprosecution1 | 130W / 90L / 14D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2570 | 2484 | ||
| 2019 | 2524 | 2510 | ||
| 2018 | 2493 | 2436 | ||
| 2017 | 2608 | 2435 | ||
| 2016 | 2514 | 2373 | 1200 | |
| 2015 | 2415 | 2177 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 670W / 500L / 79D | 562W / 591L / 90D | 83.9 |
| 2019 | 1382W / 1015L / 106D | 1329W / 1064L / 112D | 82.0 |
| 2018 | 1297W / 929L / 123D | 1230W / 1007L / 115D | 85.0 |
| 2017 | 1803W / 1158L / 148D | 1652W / 1327L / 131D | 83.5 |
| 2016 | 3952W / 2885L / 311D | 3591W / 3256L / 312D | 84.4 |
| 2015 | 415W / 241L / 29D | 378W / 292L / 25D | 80.0 |
Openings: Most Played
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birds Opening | 3143 | 1752 | 1242 | 149 | 55.7% |
| Birds Opening Dutch Variation | 2468 | 1370 | 984 | 114 | 55.5% |
| Reti Opening Dutch Variation | 1170 | 604 | 505 | 61 | 51.6% |
| Kings Fianchetto Opening | 749 | 433 | 277 | 39 | 57.8% |
| Birds Opening Froms Gambit | 679 | 386 | 266 | 27 | 56.9% |
| Dutch Defense | 630 | 312 | 304 | 14 | 49.5% |
| Owens Defense | 543 | 282 | 234 | 27 | 51.9% |
| Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Symmetrical Variation | 537 | 281 | 236 | 20 | 52.3% |
| Modern Defense with | 529 | 286 | 227 | 16 | 54.1% |
| Pirc Defense | 444 | 258 | 168 | 18 | 58.1% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birds Opening Dutch Variation | 536 | 308 | 201 | 27 | 57.5% |
| Birds Opening | 304 | 178 | 111 | 15 | 58.5% |
| Reti Opening Dutch Variation | 156 | 84 | 63 | 9 | 53.9% |
| Birds Opening Froms Gambit | 130 | 71 | 53 | 6 | 54.6% |
| Dutch Defense | 104 | 56 | 44 | 4 | 53.9% |
| Birds Opening Froms Gambit Lasker Variation | 70 | 47 | 19 | 4 | 67.1% |
| Italian Game Two Knights Modern Bishops Opening | 66 | 29 | 34 | 3 | 43.9% |
| English Opening Anglo Dutch Defense | 64 | 38 | 20 | 6 | 59.4% |
| Dutch Defense Staunton Gambit Accepted | 54 | 27 | 26 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Dutch Defense Raphael Variation | 52 | 26 | 24 | 2 | 50.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishops Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 29 | 0 |
| Losing | 21 | 1 |