GothamGD: The Rising Star of Rapid Chess
Meet GothamGD, a chess player whose rapid rating skyrocketed from a humble 989 in late 2023 to a blistering peak of 2338 as of June 2024. Like Gotham’s famous vigilante, this player strikes swiftly and with precision, making rapid time controls their playground.
Rating Journey & Style
Starting the adventure at sub-1000, GothamGD embarked on an impressive climb, clocking an average rapid rating around 1600 by early 2024, and then unleashing a fierce winning streak, peaking with a rapid rating above 2300. Blitz and bullet fans know GothamGD too—while their bullet rating is more modest at 1460, the blitz rating peaked nicely at 1740.
GothamGD embraces the Caro-Kann Defense like a trusty cape, especially shining with a solid 54.55% win rate in rapid games using it. The Philidor Defense Exchange Variation also seems to be a secret weapon, boasting a 54.29% win rate. In blitz, the Petrovs Defense Classical Variation is a perfect 100% win rate – basically no opponents survive the storm.
Tactical & Psychological Edge
With an astounding 82.41% comeback rate, GothamGD is basically the comeback kid of online chess, refusing to bow out early. Speaking of early exits, a modest 4.11% early resignation rate shows GothamGD’s tenacity. When pieces are lost, GothamGD’s win rate after losing a piece hovers around 43%, proving resilience runs in the veins.
However, every hero has a kryptonite; GothamGD’s longest losing streak reached a painful 10 games, but fear not—the current losing streak stands triumphantly at zero. GothamGD tilts cautiously with a score of 10 (out of 100), suggesting focus stays sharp even when things get intense.
Playing Times & Habits
Peak performance seems to hit around 10AM (likely fueled by coffee and sheer determination), with a remarkable win rate of over 63% at that hour. Early mornings and late evenings show robust results, though afternoons are a bit tougher (looking at you, 23.21% win rate at 2PM).
Memorable Moments
In their most recent rapid match, GothamGD showcased spectacular attacking flair utilizing the Alekhine’s Defense Four Pawns Attack, forcing the opponent to resign in a fiery assault after just 15 moves. This is the kind of action that makes fans hold their breath!
Quirks & Fun Facts
- Average moves per win are a lengthy 71, which suggests GothamGD loves a marathon battle rather than quick draws.
- Win rates for white and black hover close to 46% and 41% respectively, hinting GothamGD’s balanced prowess regardless of color.
- GothamGD’s opponents have learned the hard way: no mercy, just chess justice.
In short, GothamGD is a fierce rapid battler climbing the Elo charts fast and wearing chess armor made of grit, tactical awareness, and a dash of Gotham’s own mystery.