Gosmea: The Relentless Tactician
Meet Gosmea, a chess player whose journey is as dynamic and unpredictable as a blitz game on a caffeine rush. This player doesn’t just play chess; they wrestle with 64 squares, sometimes winning with a flourish and other times contemplating life after a tough loss.
Rating and Performance Highlights
- Peak Rapid rating: 675 (March 2024) – proof that Gosmea can crank up the heat when it matters most.
- Highest Daily rating: 842 – a testament to solid endurance in those long, thoughtful battles.
- Bullet games might sometimes feel like a chaotic dance, but with a peak of 414, Gosmea isn’t afraid to embrace the chaos.
- Blitz peak rating: 536 – almost like a lightning storm, fast and occasionally shocking.
Style of Play
Gosmea is a pragmatic player enjoying the long game, with an average of about 53 moves per win, and even more moves in losses — patience is key! Their endgame frequency of 52.7% shows a preference for grinding out wins in the late stages. Don't expect Gosmea to throw in the towel early either, with an early resignation rate just around 5.3%.
Their comeback rate is a staggering 72.5%, proving that giving up? Not in Gosmea's vocabulary. Even when losing a piece, Gosmea fights on with a respectable 42.6% win rate after such setbacks.
Opening Theater
In rapid games, Gosmea’s golden oldie is the King’s Pawn Opening, with a strong 53% win rate over 111 games. The Caro Kann Defense and Scotch Game are also trusty weapons. In the bullet and blitz realms, Gosmea experiments boldly with openings like the Scandinavian Defense and King’s Gambit, sometimes paying off, sometimes ending in a chicken dance.
Psychological Genius or Just Lucky?
With a tilt factor clocking in at 9 (for the uninitiated: that's... well, not terrible), Gosmea knows when to breathe deep and keep calm. The best time of day to challenge this force of nature? According to their stats, 8 AM sharp – possibly fueled by coffee and burning ambition.
Recent Battles
The latest shining victory came with a picturesque checkmate in a ferocious Italian Game, where Gosmea's strategic pressure led to a stunning conclusion after 60 moves. Not all battles ended in triumph—there was a recent loss via checkmate in a Kings Indian Attack, reminding us even great warriors have off days.
Opponents Beware!
Gosmea holds near-even scores with a roughly equal number of wins and losses in rapid games (693 wins vs. 690 losses), showing resilience and competitive spirit. Against some unlucky opponents, Gosmea stands undefeated (looking at you, “fyyyylop” and “hassanali913” with 100% win rates!).
In Summary
Whether it’s a marathon daily game or a quick blitz skirmish, Gosmea approaches chess with fiery passion and resilience. Perfect for those who enjoy watching a player battle like a knight in shining armor—sometimes charging, sometimes defending, but always playing to win with a hint of flair and a lot of heart.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| bigodes98 | 6W / 15L / 3D | View Games |
| edferreira7 | 1W / 4L / 3D | View Games |
| johnkid856 | 5W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| guest8520064778 | 1W / 5L / 0D | View Games |
| wilmermaster1 | 5W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 353 | 414 | 556 | |
| 2024 | 149 | 355 | 640 | 842 |
| 2023 | 239 | 371 | 432 | |
| 2022 | 242 | |||
| 2021 | 405 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 314W / 276L / 12D | 280W / 304L / 18D | 59.1 |
| 2024 | 290W / 262L / 21D | 268W / 280L / 26D | 59.4 |
| 2023 | 282W / 277L / 33D | 292W / 302L / 20D | 54.5 |
| 2022 | 1W / 3L / 1D | 1W / 3L / 1D | 52.5 |
| 2021 | 24W / 39L / 6D | 29W / 32L / 5D | 56.8 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 111 | 59 | 47 | 5 | 53.1% |
| Caro Kann Defense | 53 | 24 | 26 | 3 | 45.3% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 48 | 25 | 21 | 2 | 52.1% |
| Scotch Game | 47 | 23 | 22 | 2 | 48.9% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation | 42 | 20 | 20 | 2 | 47.6% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 41 | 18 | 19 | 4 | 43.9% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 37 | 13 | 20 | 4 | 35.1% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 35 | 17 | 18 | 0 | 48.6% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation | 31 | 16 | 14 | 1 | 51.6% |
| Scandinavian Defense Closed | 31 | 15 | 16 | 0 | 48.4% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 16 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 43.8% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 12 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Kings Gambit | 12 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 30.0% |
| Italian Game | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 30.0% |
| Caro Kann Defense | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 55.6% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 14.3% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 42.9% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 28.6% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 18 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 61.1% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro Kann Defense | 112 | 57 | 52 | 3 | 50.9% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 98 | 41 | 53 | 4 | 41.8% |
| Scotch Game | 83 | 44 | 37 | 2 | 53.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 82 | 36 | 45 | 1 | 43.9% |
| Kings Fianchetto Opening | 70 | 38 | 29 | 3 | 54.3% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 63 | 32 | 30 | 1 | 50.8% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 61 | 31 | 28 | 2 | 50.8% |
| Owens Defense | 53 | 25 | 28 | 0 | 47.2% |
| Italian Game | 42 | 22 | 18 | 2 | 52.4% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 37 | 16 | 18 | 3 | 43.2% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 10 | 1 |
| Losing | 9 | 0 |