Profile Summary: Goteberg
Meet Goteberg, the chess virtuoso whose journey through the 64 squares resembles a rollercoaster ride powered by knights and pawns rather than gravity. Since bursting onto the scene in 2013 with a modest daily rating around 1300, Goteberg has soared—and occasionally slipped—through the ranks, reaching a peak daily rating of 2245 in early 2016. That’s right: from humble beginnings to grandmaster-esque sparks, all while keeping a stellar win rate and a vibrant love for complex openings.
Goteberg's favorite battlefield? The Sicilian Defense Najdorf Variation, where they boast an impressive 82% win rate over 82 games—a spot where many choose their chess careers' dramatic moments to unfold. Close on its heels are the King’s Indian Defense and the Scotch Game, both yielding an elite win percentage north of 90%. It's safe to say, Goteberg doesn’t just play openings — they practically write the strategy manuals.
But don't be fooled by the imposing stats and opening mastery! Goteberg has a humorous streak captured by a rather endearing trait: a 10.8% early resignation rate. A fair guess might be that this is either excellent strategic humility or just plain impatience when the opponent nails a surprise move. Their resilience, however, shines brightest with a comeback rate of 67.8%, proving that once the game is on, Goteberg is in it to win it, even when the chips (or pawns) are down.
When it comes to speed, our hero thrives under pressure with top peak ratings glittering like shiny trophies in various chess formats: 2404 in Blitz and 2331 in Bullet, both achieved in 2024. This rapid-fire proficiency is legendary, though the bullet games tell a tale of fierce struggles with highs and lows marked by 118 games in June 2024 alone! This is a player who loves to dance with the clock as much as with the pieces.
Let's talk rhythm. Goteberg’s best time to tackle chess battles? Afternoon chess fans rejoice: between 3 PM and 4 PM, their win rates zoom past 90% — moments that may just be fueled by a well-timed cup of coffee or an invisible aura of intellect.
Off the board, Goteberg's psychological resilience can be summed up by an often respectable tilt factor of 32 — yes, even the best have their moments when that rook suddenly looks a little too menacing. The average winning game lasts around 44 moves, while losses tend to linger longer with about 54 moves. Apparently, giving up isn’t their style — they fight hard until the very end, which the nemesis moves and nail-biting finishes confirm.
Their record boasts over 2,200 Daily wins, with losses kept relatively few and far between. A quick glance at their opponent roster reveals many with a 100% defeat rate: clearly, Goteberg's opponents have been collecting tough lessons over the years.
The latest notable victories? A tactically sharp triumph using the Scandinavian Defense's Mieses Kotrc Variation, edging out opponents often on time—because why not win by clock when you can? It’s a signature style involving both patience and pressure that keeps fans at the edge of their seats.
In short, whether it's the battlefield of Daily, Blitz, or Bullet, the player known simply as Goteberg is a formidable foe who blends solid opening knowledge, tactical daring, and a pinch of humility to entertain and dominate the chessboard alike. Opponents beware—this grandmaster of the digital age has many more moves up their sleeve!
What went well in your recent bullet games
You handle fast, forcing sequences well and look for sharp, practical chances. In several wins you converted early pressure into concrete advantages and kept the game dynamic, which suits the fast pace of bullet.
- Active piece play and quick development in openings helped you seize the initiativeearly in the middlegames.
- You spot tactical opportunities and create multiple threats, which can overwhelm less accurate defenses under time pressure.
- Resourcefulness in the endgame: you kept pieces active and used rooks and passed pawns to press for a win when the position opened up.
Key areas to improve
- Time management under pressure: bullet can tempt overthinking. Develop a fast filtering process—identify 2–3 candidate moves quickly, then pick the most forcing one. Try to avoid long detours on non-critical moves.
- Blunder avoidance in the heat of the moment: in some games you appeared to miss immediate threats or trades that left you worse off. Build a habit of a quick threat check before making a move, especially when you’re ahead or when material is balanced.
- Endgame conversion: when you win material, aim to convert to a simple ending you know well. If the position becomes chaotic, seek simplifications that preserve your advantage rather than chasing complexity.
- Move ordering and defense: in fast games, ensure you aren’t leaving pieces unprotected or allowing simply tactical shots from your opponent. Prioritize solidifying your king safety and coordinating your rooks early.
Opening and plan notes
Your openings show a preference for sharp, confrontational lines that keep opponents under pressure. Notably, you’ve performed well with several aggressive options. Some quick stats from your openings:
- Scandinavian Defense is solid for you, with good practical outcomes.
- The Kieseritsky/Berlin section, 6.Bc4, is your strongest recent thread with a high win rate.
- Amar Gambit and Caro-Kann Defense also show strong results, indicating you can handle both tactical melee and more positional play.
Consider focusing on 2–3 openings you know deeply to improve consistency in bullet. You can explore the following as anchors:
Best performing: Kieseritsky, Berlin Defence, 6.Bc4 KGA: Kieseritsky, Berlin Defence, 6.Bc4
Other solid options to deepen: Sicilian Alapin Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Caro-Kann Defense Caro-Kann Defense.
Practical practice plan for the next week
- Daily 15–20 minutes of focused bullet practice: pick 1 opening line you’re comfortable with and play through 3–5 forcing variations against a training opponent or engine in 1–2 minute sessions.
- Daily quick tactical drills: 5–10 minutes of puzzles emphasizing checks, captures, and forcing moves to sharpen instant pattern recognition under time pressure.
- Endgame awareness: study 2 short endgame motifs (rook endings with a pawn race, and opposite-colored bishop endings) and try to reach simple positions in your bullet games.
- Review your last few bullet games: identify 1–2 recurring mistakes (time management, leaving a piece en prise, or premature trades) and plan concrete fixes for them in your next games.
Want a deeper, move-by-move look?
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🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| clownboots | 23W / 6L / 0D | View Games |
| arildto | 7W / 3L / 1D | View Games |
| atastypawn | 6W / 0L / 4D | View Games |
| galopa | 9W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| mirubchik | 9W / 0L / 1D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2288 | 1993 | ||
| 2024 | 2224 | 2397 | 2020 | |
| 2023 | 2237 | 2040 | ||
| 2022 | 2280 | 2236 | 2055 | |
| 2021 | 2190 | 2221 | 2013 | |
| 2020 | 2329 | 1933 | 2155 | |
| 2019 | 2015 | 2088 | ||
| 2018 | 2354 | 2090 | ||
| 2017 | 2305 | 2068 | ||
| 2016 | 2146 | 2318 | 2114 | |
| 2015 | 2246 | 2232 | ||
| 2014 | 1694 | 2167 | 2001 | |
| 2013 | 1940 | 1566 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 94W / 14L / 7D | 83W / 18L / 9D | 51.9 |
| 2024 | 154W / 45L / 14D | 158W / 46L / 11D | 53.1 |
| 2023 | 157W / 27L / 14D | 157W / 20L / 24D | 49.6 |
| 2022 | 254W / 56L / 14D | 223W / 78L / 21D | 43.9 |
| 2021 | 204W / 46L / 17D | 200W / 45L / 24D | 46.3 |
| 2020 | 172W / 15L / 13D | 178W / 14L / 8D | 42.4 |
| 2019 | 54W / 12L / 6D | 46W / 17L / 11D | 51.7 |
| 2018 | 64W / 11L / 6D | 55W / 9L / 10D | 45.5 |
| 2017 | 35W / 10L / 11D | 44W / 7L / 7D | 54.0 |
| 2016 | 91W / 22L / 8D | 95W / 23L / 4D | 54.3 |
| 2015 | 45W / 2L / 3D | 40W / 4L / 2D | 45.5 |
| 2014 | 42W / 6L / 0D | 42W / 6L / 1D | 60.5 |
| 2013 | 17W / 0L / 0D | 10W / 4L / 0D | 52.6 |
Openings: Most Played
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 189 | 171 | 17 | 1 | 90.5% |
| Scotch Game | 157 | 133 | 11 | 13 | 84.7% |
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation | 129 | 103 | 16 | 10 | 79.8% |
| Ruy Lopez: Marshall Attack | 125 | 97 | 18 | 10 | 77.6% |
| Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 113 | 95 | 13 | 5 | 84.1% |
| Benko Gambit | 86 | 68 | 10 | 8 | 79.1% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 63 | 54 | 7 | 2 | 85.7% |
| French Defense: Winawer Variation, Advance Variation | 56 | 48 | 4 | 4 | 85.7% |
| Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Yugoslav Attack | 47 | 36 | 5 | 6 | 76.6% |
| QGD: 4.Bg5 Nbd7 5.e3 c6 6.Nf3 | 44 | 39 | 4 | 1 | 88.6% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 83.3% |
| Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 20.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 80.0% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Classical Variation | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 60.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 80.0% |
| Scotch Game | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Yugoslav Attack | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0.0% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense | 41 | 24 | 16 | 1 | 58.5% |
| KGA: Kieseritsky, Berlin Defence, 6.Bc4 | 17 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 82.3% |
| Barnes Defense | 16 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 62.5% |
| Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit | 15 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 53.3% |
| Amar Gambit | 15 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 80.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 15 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 60.0% |
| Alekhine Defense | 13 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 53.9% |
| Scotch Game | 13 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 61.5% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 69.2% |
| Modern | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Philidor Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Dresden Opening: The Goblin | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Blumenfeld Countergambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Elephant Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 44 | 0 |
| Losing | 32 | 1 |