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greg4312

Playing Since: 2023-01-14 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Rapid: 442
474W / 464L / 43D
Blitz: 216
21W / 26L / 0D
Bullet: 179
7W / 8L / 1D

Profile of greg4312: The Rollercoaster Chess Enthusiast

Meet greg4312, a player whose chess journey is as unpredictable and spirited as a game of blindfold chess played on a rollercoaster! With a peak rapid rating soaring to 776 back in early 2023, greg4312 showed flashes of brilliance that had opponents scratching their heads.

Despite some ups and downs—his rapid rating has seen dips as low as 193 in recent times—greg4312 never backs down from a challenge. With over 430 rapid games logged and an overall rapid win rate hovering around 52%, he’s proven that persistence trumps all. His longest winning streak stands impressively at six games, but watch out: he’s also braved a nine-game losing streak, which only adds to his resilience and fighting spirit.

Adept Openings Aficionado

greg4312 favors the King’s Pawn Opening and handles its complexities with notable success, pulling off a 53.66% win rate in 82 rapid games. He’s also no stranger to the Modern Defense and the Queen’s Pawn Opening, where he enjoys just over 52% wins—a modest yet respectable record. Curiously, his adventurous side shows in less common openings like the Van’t Kruijs Opening, where he holds a 54.55% win rate. When blitzing, greg4312 has dabbled in everything from the Top Secret opening (shhh!) to the tactical Center Game, enjoying perfect scores there!

Playing Style & Psychological Warfare

Known for a solid endgame approach (he reaches endgames in over half his games), greg4312’s games typically linger around 50 moves. His black pieces do not deter him either, maintaining a respectable 45.89% win rate as Black. He’s not afraid to admit it: early resignations occur in about 13% of his games — sometimes bluffing is a move too!

Psychologically, he has a tilt factor of 9, which means a few tough losses can ruffle his feathers, but his comeback rate of over 64% proves the phoenix rises from the ashes regularly. Many of his wins come after losing a piece, showcasing his gritty determination and tactical awareness.

Best Moves Happen Late (and at Odd Hours)

While greg4312 can be unpredictable at any hour, his best time to strike appears to be the wee hours of 4 AM—perhaps fueled by midnight snacks and caffeine. His highest win rates occur around 7-8 AM and 11 PM, where he clocks up win percentages near two-thirds of all games played.

Memorable Victories & Rivalries

He recently clinched a satisfying checkmate victory against SnipaDaBeast in May 2025—watching that final move unfold must have been electrifying! However, some opponents like skaddydaddy and capaglorios seem to have found his number, leaving greg4312 with room to bounce back and improve.

With a taste for both rapid and blitz—along with some bullet games thrown in—greg4312 embraces every facet of chess with passion and humor. Whether it’s turning gambits into giggles or resigning early with a smirk, this player brings heart to every match. Keep an eye on him, as the rollercoaster ride is far from over!

“In chess as in life, it’s not about how many times you fall, but how spectacularly you get back up.” – Probably greg4312

🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
JoeJonDoe 0W / 2L / 0D
phusira 0W / 1L / 0D
mrmkrmn 0W / 1L / 0D
mashasann 1W / 0L / 0D
icewalker1974 1W / 0L / 0D
bruneni 1W / 0L / 0D
kubvs1337 1W / 0L / 0D
darshinsane2 0W / 1L / 0D
makothesharkk 1W / 0L / 0D
faizanub 0W / 1L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
wwcj00 4W / 0L / 1D
chadkagy05 2W / 1L / 0D
nnanito38 0W / 1L / 1D
noahthebrat 2W / 0L / 0D
pokeissylvester 2W / 0L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 179 159 522
2024 193
2023 160 282
Rating by Year202320242025522159YearRatingBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 142W / 104L / 15D 120W / 134L / 8D 57.7
2024 0W / 1L / 0D 0W / 1L / 0D 32.5
2023 24W / 29L / 7D 27W / 31L / 3D 49.6

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Queen's Pawn Game 27 16 10 1 59.3%
Modern Defense 26 12 13 1 46.1%
King's Pawn Game: Wayward Queen Attack 24 16 6 2 66.7%
King's Pawn Game: Wayward Queen Attack, Kiddie Countergambit 16 8 7 1 50.0%
Scandinavian Defense 14 6 7 1 42.9%
French Defense 13 8 5 0 61.5%
Queen's Pawn Game: Modern Defense 11 6 5 0 54.5%
King's Knight Opening 10 4 6 0 40.0%
Philidor Defense 9 5 3 1 55.6%
Van't Kruijs Opening, 1...e5 8 5 3 0 62.5%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Parham Attack 3 0 3 0 0.0%
Modern Defense 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Center Game 2 2 0 0 100.0%
King's Pawn Game: Wayward Queen Attack 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Bishop's Opening: 2... Qe7? 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Unknown 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Mieses Opening 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Queen's Pawn Game: Modern Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Queen's Pawn: English Defence, 2.c4 Bb7 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Reti: 1...e6 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Modern Defense 3 0 3 0 0.0%
French Defense 2 1 0 1 50.0%
Van't Kruijs Opening, 1...e5 2 0 2 0 0.0%
King's Pawn Game: Wayward Queen Attack 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Amazon Attack 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Borg Gambit Accepted, 2. Bxg5 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Mieses Opening 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Queen's Pawn: 2.c3 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Queen's Gambit Declined: Austrian Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Barnes Opening 1 1 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 7 0
Losing 11 2