Profile Summary: gonzalomarica
Meet gonzalomarica, a spirited Rapid chess enthusiast with a fighting spirit that rivals chess legends—if those legends occasionally took scenic detours. With a peak Rapid rating of 1266 reached in June 2024, this player’s journey has been a rollercoaster ride full of daring queen escapades and unexpected tactical melees.
Known for wielding the King’s Pawn Opening like a trusty sword, gonzalomarica boasts a respectable 29% win rate here, but excels hugely in the King’s Pawn Opening King’s Knight Variation, winning 60% of those skirmishes. The Scandinavian Defense is another favorite battleground with a sharp 67% win rate, proving that even the cold north winds favor their playstyle.
Playing Style & Achievements
- Adept at bouncing back from adversity with a remarkable 69% comeback rate. When the going gets tough, the tough get tactical.
- Prefers rapid, compact games, averaging just about 53 moves per match — a marathon, not a sprint; but hey, who said chess was physically demanding?
- Has a flair for early queen adventures, sometimes leading to spectacular early captures — like that infamous Qh5 move, snatching pawns and causing opponents to pause in disbelief.
Stats Snapshot
| Time Control |
Games Played |
Wins |
Losses |
Draws |
Peak Rating |
| Rapid |
96+ |
36 |
57 |
3 |
1266 (Jun 2024) |
| Blitz |
6 |
0 |
6 |
0 |
140 (Apr 2025) |
Notable Matches & Opponents
Gonzalomarica holds a tiny but proud winning record against batoncito (3 wins out of 5 games), and a perfect winning streak against alejxn, ensuring that rivals beware when facing the cornered queen’s gambit! Yet, like all mortals, there have been tough foes such as aven099 and dm10151, who have handed down several stinging defeats.
Fun Facts
- The best time of day for gonzalomarica to unleash brainy charm? 3:00 AM, when the rest of the world sleeps and chess favors the bold.
- Sometimes has the urge to resign early (about 13% early resignation rate) — maybe they just like keeping us on the edge of our seats.
- Likes to keep opponents guessing with an eclectic opening repertoire, ranging from the charming Grob Gambit to the merciless Englund Gambit, proving they're not afraid to stir the pot and test chaotic waters.
Signature Game Highlight
Here’s a fabulous demonstration of guile and queen's theatrics from a recent win against alejxn, where bold queen moves led to a triumphant resignation:
