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gregouze73

Playing Since: 2024-10-09 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Rapid: 647
221W / 201L / 20D
Blitz: 359
10W / 8L / 1D

Meet gregouze73: The Relentless Chess Adventurer

Once upon a chessboard, in the digital realm of 64 squares, gregouze73 carved out a niche as a spirited contender with a knack for bouncing back. With a peak rapid rating soaring to 725 in May 2025 and a blitz best of 392, this player proves that patience and persistence can trump pure speed.

Rise Through the Ranks

Starting with a humble rapid rating of just over 233 in late 2024, gregouze73 steadily climbed the ladder over a series of grueling games—totaling more than 500 rapid matches with a win rate hovering around 53% in that format. Blitz proved trickier, but this warrior still showcased flashes of brilliance with a handful of quick, sharp victories.

A Tactical Rollercoaster

Gregouze73’s style could best be described as dynamic and occasionally dramatic, with an early resignation rate of just over 6%—because why stick around in a losing battle? However, the true magic lies in their 71.9% comeback rate—a statistic that would inspire even the coldest grandmaster. They love ending games—over 53% of the time diving deep into the endgame trenches, showing resilience and strategic depth.

Favorite Openings: The King's Pawn and the London Express

On the battlefield, gregouze73 favors the King’s Pawn Opening, especially the Leonardis Variation where they boast a respectable 65.6% win rate. Not far behind is the Accelerated London System, a personal spearhead slicing through defenses with a 66.7% success rate. Opponents beware: when gregouze73 unleashes these systems, it’s usually checkmate or bust.

Victories and Setbacks in Equal Measure

With 207 wins in rapid and 10 in blitz, gregouze73 exhibits a balanced mastery across both formats. The win/loss/draw split tells the story of a fighter, with battles often ending closely and never without drama. Interestingly, while winning 80% against players of equal rating, gregouze73 has a tougher time when facing higher-rated opponents, reminding everyone that even heroes can have off days (or off moves).

Memorable Games & Quirks

Among the latest gems is a sharp victory over ImDogShtt, where an aggressive Accelerated London strategy forced a swift resignation in under 15 moves. On the flip side, a tough match against kumar791999 ended in a resignation loss after a tense battle featuring tactical fireworks. These moments reflect gregouze73’s fearless approach: take risks, fight hard, sometimes win big, sometimes learn.

When to Catch gregouze73 at Their Best

Night owls rejoice! The magic hour is midnight, where gregouze73 boasts a perfect 100% win rate (or at least the data says so – maybe they’re just unbeatable after dark). More generally, afternoons between 12 PM and 19 PM are favored time slots, where win rates hover between a respectable 53% and 67%.

Final Thought

Behind the username gregouze73 stands a passionate player whose chess journey is a blend of grit, tactical dance, and the occasional brilliant lightning bolt on the board. Whether dismantling foes with the London System or digging deep in endgames, this player reminds us all: it's not just about how you start, but how spectacularly you finish.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
kumar791999 0W / 1L / 0D
imdogshtt 1W / 0L / 0D
hizkia1010 1W / 0L / 0D
rexterrrrrrrplut 0W / 1L / 0D
noitefuria 0W / 1L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
sandwich999fr 16W / 15L / 10D
bouboulkak47 3W / 11L / 3D
thoomas_brn 9W / 3L / 1D
bogossito9222 2W / 5L / 0D
boubouk47 0W / 2L / 1D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 388 704
2024 287 515
Rating by Year20242025704287YearRatingBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 76W / 58L / 1D 66W / 66L / 5D 54.3
2024 34W / 34L / 7D 41W / 35L / 9D 58.1

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Kings Pawn Opening 50 28 19 3 56.0%
Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation 32 21 10 1 65.6%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 21 9 11 1 42.9%
Philidor Defense 16 8 7 1 50.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Accelerated London System 15 10 5 0 66.7%
Queens Pawn Opening 13 5 8 0 38.5%
Alekhines Defense 13 6 4 3 46.1%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation 11 6 5 0 54.5%
Petrovs Defense 10 5 4 1 50.0%
Van t Kruijs Opening 10 3 6 1 30.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 9 0
Losing 7 1