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GothamChessFan8

Playing Since: 2022-04-27 (Inactive)

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Rapid: 902
146W / 118L / 12D
Blitz: 534
62W / 64L / 1D
Bullet: 689
153W / 117L / 2D

GothamChessFan8: The Unpredictable Chess Aficionado

Meet GothamChessFan8, a chess enthusiast who dances gracefully between hope and reality on the online 64-square battlefield. With a penchant for blitz, rapid, and bullet, this player has navigated the tumultuous waves of chess ratings with a flair that’s part heroic, part “let’s try again.”

Rating Rollercoaster

Starting in 2023 with blitz ratings flirting around the mid-700s, GothamChessFan8’s journey saw a hopeful peak in early 2024 hitting an 853 max, only to tumble down to 534 by 2025 in blitz. But don't be fooled—rapid games tell a brighter story with a current rating soaring at a respectable 902, and bullet shots landing solidly at 689.

Playing Style & Strengths

With a sturdy 53% (and climbing) win rate in rapid games and over 56% in bullet, GothamChessFan8 clearly prefers lightning-fast decisions. An early resignation rate of just over 8% reveals a stubborn streak; this player doesn’t bow out without a fight! The average winning game length (~65 moves) hints at patience and endurance, while the shorter average loss (~42 moves) might mean when things go south, they go south quickly.

Tactical Brilliance & Psychological Profile

Known for a jaw-dropping 100% win rate after losing a piece, GothamChessFan8 refuses to quit and thrives in comeback scenarios, boasting an 83% comeback rate. Even when the chips are down, the tenacity shines. However, a tilt factor of 8 means sometimes the emotions get the best of them—but hey, who doesn’t get a little salty when the queen takes a surprise vacation?

Favorite Openings & Opponents

A mysterious “Top Secret” opening is GothamChessFan8’s weapon of choice across all time controls, delivering win rates ranging from 49% to an impressive 56%. In the unofficial “most-played” opponent league, the player edges out victories against frequent sparring partners with moderate success—55.56% against botli1 and a mixed bag vs. others.

When the Clock Ticks

Our hero’s best performance hours seem surprisingly early morning and late evening, clocking peak win rates above 60% from 6 AM to 9 AM, and an evening high at 9 PM reaching nearly 69%. Clearly, GothamChessFan8 is both a sunrise strategist and a night owl tactician.

Fun Facts

  • Longest winning streak: 13 games—a period of pure, unbroken chess magic.
  • Higher success with Black than White pieces, proving that GothamChessFan8 likes a challenge and doesn’t shy away from the dark side.
  • Has won 100% of the games against several opponents—clearly a nemesis to some unlucky souls!

Whether it’s a bullet rush or a strategic rapid duel, GothamChessFan8 keeps the Gotham spirit alive—fighting hard, bouncing back from losses, and occasionally puzzling everyone (including themselves) with unexpected twists and turns.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
botli1 5W / 2L / 2D
elijahmcclainjohnny 2W / 1L / 0D
furkankrs7 1W / 1L / 0D
haxkd 2W / 0L / 0D
raff1915 2W / 0L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 689 534 902
2024 704
2023 757
Rating by Year202320242025757534YearRatingBlitz

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 173W / 154L / 8D 184W / 138L / 9D 56.1
2024 2W / 3L / 0D 1W / 2L / 0D 42.9
2023 1W / 2L / 0D 4W / 0L / 0D 74.1

Openings: Most Played

Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 272 153 117 2 56.2%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 127 62 64 1 48.8%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 282 150 118 14 53.2%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 13 0
Losing 8 4