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grandfathero01

Playing Since: 2024-12-23 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Rapid: 400
1W / 0L / 0D
Blitz: 233
221W / 227L / 21D
Bullet: 100
14W / 21L / 0D

Grandfathero01: The Relentless Gambit Enthusiast

Meet grandfathero01, a chess warrior whose journey is as colorful as his opening repertoire. With a peak blitz rating shy of 600 and a rapid rating soaring at a perfect 585, this player is a curious blend of tactical daring and stubborn resilience.

Although the numbers suggest a rollercoaster ride through the chessboard, grandfathero01’s heart beats strongest in blitz matches, where they’ve played nearly 400 games, snagging a solid 174 wins. The battlegrounds of bullet chess are a bit more challenging, with flashes of brilliance (like a 326 max rating) punctuated by spirited losses.

Famous for favoring the quirky Englund Gambit with a 66.7% win rate (!) and a respectable showing in the Scandinavian Defense, grandfathero01 prefers to keep opponents guessing early on. Queen's Pawn Openings are also a staple, delivering more than half of their wins in blitz.

Beyond raw stats, grandfathero01 boasts some impressive psychological resilience: a remarkable 61.6% comeback rate and a nearly perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece, proving that never giving up is in their DNA. However, even heroes can have off days, reflected in an 8% tilt factor that occasionally sees frustration sneak into play.

Grandfathero01’s games tend to be epic marathons, with wins averaging 48 moves and losses stretching even longer, hinting at a fighting spirit that refuses to resign prematurely—only bowing out about 6% of the time when all hope is truly lost.

When asked about their secret weapon, grandfathero01 might shrug and say, "Timing is everything," as their best performances come at unusual hours—early morning comebacks at 3 and 4 AM with 100% win rates hint at some serious nocturnal chess grind.

Whether facing familiar foes or fresh challengers, grandfathero01 has a knack for turning tables, especially against many opponents boasting a perfect win record against them. It's safe to say that anyone hoping for an easy game better bring their A-game.

In summary, grandfathero01 is the chess equivalent of a resilient underdog story, full of twists, clever sacrifices, and the occasional gambit that leaves spectators scratching their heads in awe. Part strategist, part stubborn gladiator, this player’s journey is far from over—and the best games are still to come.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
skeju 0W / 0L / 1D
whisky0707 0W / 1L / 0D
darumachess237 0W / 1L / 0D
ahmed36698 0W / 1L / 0D
kaoruuz 0W / 1L / 0D
ludba1999 0W / 1L / 0D
fruit_karma 0W / 1L / 0D
leps65 1W / 0L / 0D
lathithalobese 0W / 1L / 0D
stediledi 0W / 1L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
tsthbdeujbryhhg 0W / 13L / 2D
iiishhhh 0W / 3L / 0D
ansh_1818 2W / 0L / 0D
dahooma 1W / 1L / 0D
agize 0W / 1L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 100 226
2024 215 585
Rating by Year20242025226215YearRatingBlitz

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 110W / 116L / 11D 104W / 119L / 12D 56.4
2024 1W / 4L / 0D 1W / 3L / 0D 48.4

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Kings Pawn Opening 34 13 19 2 38.2%
Queens Pawn Opening 32 17 13 2 53.1%
Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation 19 7 12 0 36.8%
Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation 16 5 10 1 31.2%
Englund Gambit 15 10 4 1 66.7%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 14 8 6 0 57.1%
Scandinavian Defense 13 8 5 0 61.5%
French Defense Normal Variation 12 6 5 1 50.0%
Philidor Defense 12 6 6 0 50.0%
Three Knights Opening 9 5 4 0 55.6%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Kings Pawn Opening 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Van t Kruijs Opening 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Scandinavian Defense 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Modern Defense with 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Philidor Defense Nimzowitsch Variation 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Englund Gambit 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Kings Pawn Opening St George Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
English Opening Reversed Sicilian Closed 1 1 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 9 0
Losing 8 0