Chess Profile: gqrc
Rating Peak: Rapid 990 (Jun 2025), Blitz 856 (Aug 2024)
Meet gqrc, a chess enthusiast who dances gracefully with knights and bishops, often leaving opponents wondering if they've stumbled into a game or a theatrical play. Starting from a modest Rapid rating of 357 in August 2024, gqrc skyrocketed to an impressive 990 by mid-2025. Talk about leveling up faster than a rook on an open file!
In the Rapid realm, gqrc displays a resilient spirit—boasting 56 wins, 29 losses, and a heroic 1 draw, while in Blitz games, the battlefield is more hectic with 3,434 wins against 3,443 losses and 90 draws. It's clear gqrc thrives under pressure, though sometimes the clock and nerves conspire for a thrilling rollercoaster.
Style & Strategy
- Prefers endgames with a frequency of 55.34%—because slow and steady often wins the race.
- Average moves per win hover at a thoughtful 52, revealing strategic patience.
- White pieces bring a sunny 53.54% win rate; Black fights a bit harder at 45.44%.
- Early resignation happens rarely (3.14%), showing grit and the will to fight even when the position looks grim.
- Comes back from setbacks with a remarkable 73.95% comeback rate—a true phoenix of the 64 squares!
Opening Repertoire
A fan of classical wisdom and flexible strategies, gqrc shines especially with the Ruy Lopez Berlin Defense and Four Knights Spanish Variations, smashing opponents with 100% win rates in these lines. The Owens Defense also seems to be a secret weapon with flawless victories.
Blitz games see gqrc mixing it up with the Kings Pawn Opening and Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation, showcasing practical play even under rapid-fire time controls.
Memorable moments
Just recently in June 2025, gqrc claimed victory in a Rapid game using the Four Knights Game against freddysteady, finishing with a cheeky checkmate after a positional masterclass lasting 27 moves. You can review the game here—chess drama guaranteed!
Naturally, our hero also faces defeats, the latest coming from Musubigaming in a Berlin Defense battle, lost by checkmate, teaching that even heroes stumble (though comebacks are coming).
Fun Facts
- Best time to play? 4 AM. While the world sleeps, gqrc is scheming chess brilliance.
- Has a tilt factor of 11—meaning occasional “oops” moments, but bounces back with flair.
- When losing a piece, still manages to win nearly half the time (46.09% win rate)—a true tactical ninja.
- Longest winning and losing streaks both sit at 11 games. Balanced like a true chess yin-yang.
In the vast chess cosmos, gqrc is one to watch—not just for their stats, but for the clever, gritty spirit behind every move. So whether you're facing gqrc or cheering from the sidelines, expect excitement, a splash of fun, and some serious checkmating prowess.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| seiko1st | 3W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| turtleglasses1000 | 0W / 3L / 0D | View Games |
| yepitsme23 | 1W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| meazhaa | 1W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| mehmetdndr | 1W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 584 | 971 | ||
| 2024 | 598 | 817 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1069W / 912L / 27D | 919W / 1072L / 22D | 55.5 |
| 2024 | 916W / 752L / 21D | 762W / 910L / 24D | 53.4 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 388 | 170 | 214 | 4 | 43.8% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 385 | 207 | 171 | 7 | 53.8% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 361 | 201 | 156 | 4 | 55.7% |
| Italian Game | 211 | 87 | 122 | 2 | 41.2% |
| Four Knights Game Spanish Variation | 201 | 107 | 93 | 1 | 53.2% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 165 | 74 | 89 | 2 | 44.9% |
| Scotch Game | 161 | 76 | 83 | 2 | 47.2% |
| Three Knights Opening | 156 | 78 | 74 | 4 | 50.0% |
| Nimzowitsch Defense | 156 | 69 | 87 | 0 | 44.2% |
| Philidor Defense | 140 | 70 | 69 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruy Lopez Opening Berlin Defense | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Ruy Lopez Opening | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Ruy Lopez Opening Old Steinitz Defense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Philidor Defense | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Owens Defense | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Four Knights Game Spanish Variation | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Three Knights Opening | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Nimzowitsch Defense Declined | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Italian Game | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 11 | 0 |
| Losing | 11 | 3 |