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gpowers81

Playing Since: 2023-04-27 (Active)

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Daily: 832
3W / 4L / 0D
Rapid: 564
22W / 23L / 3D
Blitz: 546
801W / 738L / 123D
Bullet: 297
6W / 6L / 0D

Profile Summary: gpowers81

Meet gpowers81, a blitz battler with a rating rollercoaster that could rival any amusement park ride. Starting in May 2023 with a modest max blitz rating of 436, gpowers81 didn’t just settle for average—by early 2025 they had pushed that peak all the way up to a solid 616! This player’s journey is a vivid tale of determination, strategy, and probably some coffee-fueled all-nighters.

A versatile competitor across time controls, gpowers81’s daily rating soared up to 1074, and their rapid blitz reflexes peaked at 719. Their bullet games have had moments of glory too, reaching a high of 404. With over 623 wins in blitz alone, this player is no stranger to victory, though the tally of losses (573) suggests they keep things exciting—never making it too easy for their opponents.

Their favorite playground? The King's Pawn Opening in blitz, where they've played 119 games, winning just over 41% of the time. They also have a strong liking for the Queen’s Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense boasting a near 58% win rate—clearly, gpowers81 knows their openings, but also isn’t afraid to mix things up with variations like the Pirc Defense (56% win rate) and Scandinavian (55.5%).

Known for a somewhat quirky style, gpowers81 ends just as many games as they begin them—averaging around 66 moves per game regardless of the outcome (win or lose). They are not prone to quick surrenders, as their early resignation rate is a humble 5%, signaling a fighter who will tussle until the very last piece. And with a comeback rate north of 79%, don’t count them out even if the odds look grim.

Psychologically, gpowers81 might get a bit tense (with a tilt factor of 12%), but their best time to unleash their chess brilliance is around 1 PM—maybe a well-timed lunch break fuels their genius!

Among the digital chessboard's sprawling cast of characters, gpowers81 has strong rivalries and friendships alike, with some opponents boasting a perfect 100% loss record against them. Like a chess ninja, they strike hard and leave with either glory or an epic story—just ask their recently defeated “NeomaV2,” who resigned mid-battle in classic style.

Their most recent victory showcased sharp tactical play using the King’s Pawn Opening, wrapping up in just 21 moves and forcing their opponent to resign. But even masters stumble, as evidenced by a recent swift checkmate loss to “r0zz3.” It’s all part of the grand chess adventure.

To sum it up: gpowers81 is a determined, adaptable player who brings passion and persistence to every game. Whether it's blitz, bullet, rapid, or daily, they play with a mix of strategy, bravery, and that special spark only true chess enthusiasts have. Keep an eye on gpowers81—they might just surprise you with their next move!

Ready to challenge gpowers81? Choose your opening wisely...


🆚 Opponent Insights

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Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 454 564 879
2024 528 596
2023 297 581 596
Rating by Year202320242025879454YearRatingBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 44W / 44L / 2D 40W / 51L / 7D 70.2
2024 16W / 13L / 4D 14W / 19L / 0D 70.4
2023 288W / 236L / 45D 281W / 269L / 43D 69.7

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Kings Pawn Opening 123 52 65 6 42.3%
Queens Pawn Opening 70 34 31 5 48.6%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 57 20 32 5 35.1%
Van t Kruijs Opening 40 18 20 2 45.0%
Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation 39 18 20 1 46.1%
Philidor Defense 34 16 18 0 47.1%
Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense 33 19 13 1 57.6%
Pirc Defense 33 19 11 3 57.6%
Englund Gambit 31 17 10 4 54.8%
Bishops Opening 30 13 15 2 43.3%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Levitsky Attack 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Englund Gambit 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Bishops Opening Berlin Vienna Hybrid Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Van t Kruijs Opening 1 0 1 0 0.0%
French Defense Normal Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro Kann Defense 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Bishops Opening Berlin Defense 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Scotch Game Scotch Gambit 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Kings Pawn Opening 1 0 1 0 0.0%
French Defense Exchange Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Queens Pawn Opening 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Petrovs Defense Classical Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Van Geet Opening Reversed Nimzowitsch Napoleon Attack 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Mieses Opening Reversed Rat Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Vienna Game Max Lange Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Kings Pawn Opening 5 2 3 0 40.0%
Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation 4 1 3 0 25.0%
Philidor Defense 3 0 2 1 0.0%
Vienna Game Falkbeer Variation 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Vienna Game Max Lange Defense 3 0 3 0 0.0%
Four Knights Game Spanish Variation 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Queens Pawn Opening 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Vienna Game 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Alekhines Defense Scandinavian Variation 2 1 0 1 50.0%
Alekhines Defense 2 1 1 0 50.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 9 0
Losing 12 7
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