GraniteCastle: A Chess Biography
Meet GraniteCastle, a fortress on the chessboard whose rating journey has been as solid as their username suggests. Starting with modest beginnings in 2018 with a Rapid rating of just over 1100 and a Blitz around 1130, this player has steadily surged forward—making pawns tremble and rooks respect their domain.
By 2025, GraniteCastle’s Rapid rating peaked impressively around 2180, with a Blitz rating nipping close behind at 1950. Daily games showcased moments of brilliance too, although the Bullet arena remains a mysterious fortress only visited sparingly (one might suspect a secret love for slower battles or perhaps keeping some speed secrets under lock and key).
Playing Style & Strengths
- Average moves per win hover around 71, proving patience is a virtue—GraniteCastle likes to slowly and meticulously dismantle foes.
- Comeback king: with a stunning 79% comeback rate, don’t count this player out after a lost piece! In fact, winning after losing material is nearly guaranteed (a remarkable 98.85%).
- Endgames are frequent and sharp, appearing in nearly 73% of games, signaling a keen endgame prowess.
- Win rates slightly favor playing white (50.16%), but don’t let that fool you: black pieces also yield a respectable 47.71% success rate.
Favorite Openings
GraniteCastle isn’t shy about their opening repertoire. The Caro Kann Defense Two Knights Attack stands out as a beloved choice with a solid 58% win rate over 72 games—and just behind are strong showings in various Scotch and Indian Game variations. The Pirc Defense is the secret weapon boasting a near 68% win rate. Beware if you’re an opponent who finds themselves facing these—Titanic battles await!
Record & Rivalries
With over 800 wins in Rapid chess alone, GraniteCastle's overall record looks battle-tested: roughly 800 wins to 700 losses plus 174 draws. The player has tangled with a sea of opponents, boasting a deadly effective performance and an enviable longest winning streak of 16 games. Current winning streak? Well, even granite needs a rest!
Fun Facts & Quirks
- Oddly dominates at 3 AM with a 100% win rate and a magical 75% success rate at 7 AM. Either a nocturnal grandmaster or an early morning guru!
- Practices restraint: only about 4% early resignations, so you can count on GraniteCastle battling fiercely even in tough spots.
- Has a tilt factor of 11—meaning even GraniteCastle might laugh off a blunder or two before plotting revenge.
In short, GraniteCastle is the avatar of resilience and strategy, proving that slow and steady really does win the race. Facing them? Prepare for a rocky challenge on every square.
