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GreSci

Playing Since: 2016-02-04 (Active)

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Daily: 1611
87W / 29L / 4D
Rapid: 2022
311W / 209L / 36D
Blitz: 1632
2372W / 2420L / 173D
Bullet: 1968
5435W / 5445L / 346D

GreSci: The Chess Conqueror with a Tactical Twinkle

In the sprawling universe of online chess warriors, few names resonate like GreSci. Starting modestly with a daily rating near 1200 back in 2016, this player embarked on a journey packed with perseverance, calculated risk, and a no-nonsense attitude towards pawns and kings alike. Over nearly a decade, GreSci has transformed from a casual contender to a formidable tactician hitting bullet ratings north of 2000—yes, that’s right, 2020 in bullet chess! They command the rapid format with a peak rating pushing past 1980, while blitz games witness their cool and calculated strikes at a rating maxing out around 1746 in 2024. Daily play? Solid growth, topping out at 1606, proving patience sometimes wins the slow-burn battle.

A Style As Wily As It Is Victorious

GreSci is no stranger to the trenches of tactical warfare on the 64 squares. With a remarkable 80.3% comeback rate, they show that even after a blunder or two (or three), the fight isn’t over until their opponent’s king waves the white flag. Known for a high frequency of endgames (nearly 77%), and an average game length topping 66 moves when winning, this player clearly enjoys grinding down their foes in the late stages, where precision and nerves take center stage.

Openings that Pack a Punch

GreSci’s opening repertoire is both broad and lethal. Dominating the daily games with a flawless record in the King’s Pawn Opening and the Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation (with a 100% win rate in these), this player clearly knows how to start off on the right square. They blend classical favorites like the Ruy Lopez and Caro-Kann with aggressive Sicilian variations to keep adversaries on their toes.

Professional Yet Playfully Fierce

Imagine a chess player who wins games by checkmate with the grace of a ballet dancer and the assertiveness of a tactical ninja – that’s GreSci. Their recent victory by checkmate in just 43 moves against a challenging opponent marked another nail in the coffin for their competitor, showcasing both strategic depth and impeccable timing.

Records and Rivalries

With over 8,500 wins across all formats (bullet wins alone passed 5,000), GreSci's prowess speaks volumes. Notorious for a rollercoaster ride in Blitz with nearly as many wins as losses, this player thrives under pressure and embraces the thrill of rapid exchanges. As for opponents, GreSci holds some formidable stats against recurring rivals, turning past challenges into stepping stones for greatness.

Psychological Insights

Despite a tilt factor sitting at 31 (because even chess legends have their moments), GreSci fights back with resilience. Their best sharp-shooting hours are early in the morning, especially around 7 AM, making dawn the perfect time to challenge this chess gladiator.

Summary

In sum, GreSci is a chess player who blends steady growth, aggressive openings, and relentless endgame mastery. Whether blitzing through bullet games or patiently outwitting opponents in daily matches, GreSci proves that chess is as much about the mind as it is about the moves — and with a dash of humour and grit, they've carved out a name to remember.


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What went well in your most recent win

You demonstrated willingness to enter sharp, dynamic lines in the Sicilian and kept the pressure on your opponent through the middlegame. Your development was orderly, you completed development with safe king safety (castling), and you converted your initiative into a clean material or positional edge that you finished efficiently. Overall, your play shows good tactical awareness and the ability to seize chances when your opponent is unprepared.

Key patterns to reinforce in bullet practice

  • Keep the clock in a safe range early and avoid long periods of inertia; developing a quick, principled opening plan helps you avoid time trouble later in the game.
  • When you gain space or initiative in the middlegame, look for concrete plans rather than extending too many pieces at once. A clear target (such as a weak pawn, exposed king, or open file) helps convert activity into material or strategic advantages.
  • Use your minor pieces actively on opposite wings or central squares to coordinate threats. Your moves suggest good piece activity; sharpening the follow-up ideas will yield more decisive conclusions.
  • In sharp openings, practice quick prophylaxis: anticipate your opponent’s typical counterplans and pre-place your pieces to meet them efficiently.
  • Endgame awareness: as bullets often simplify quickly, practice converting small advantages (a pawn, a rook on an open file, or a safer king position) into a clean finish.

Specific improvements to work on

  • Time management in bullet: build a habit of solid, quick first 10 moves and reserve mental energy for critical moments. Consider setting a personal 1–2 minute threshold for the opening phase and aim to keep 30 seconds per move only in clearly winning lines.
  • Opening preparation: you frequently choose aggressive Sicilian or dynamic lines. Create a compact one-page reference for main lines you play, plus a few reliable responses to common sideline moves, so you can decide quickly in the first 8–10 moves.
  • Calculation discipline: after each tactical sequence, pause to confirm the forced lines and look for a simpler, safer plan if the forcing line isn’t clearly advantageous. This reduces the risk of overcomplicating a position near time trouble.
  • Pattern recognition in transitions: practice recognizing typical middlegame motifs from your openings (such as pressure on d5 or c-file activity) so you can switch to a coherent plan faster.
  • Endgame proficiency: in bullet, you’ll often reach late middlegame or early endgame. Work on rook endgames and king activity with short, timed drills to improve conversion in tight situations.

Actionable practice plan for the next two weeks

  • Daily 20–30 minute tactical drills focusing on common patterns from Sicilian Rossolimo and Scandinavian structures, emphasizing back-rank motifs and open-file play.
  • Two short opening reviews per week: one on your preferred Sicilian lines, one on a reliable alternative to avoid predictability. Create a quick cheat sheet with key moves and typical plans.
  • Three 5-minute endgame practice sessions each week (rook endings and minor-piece endings) to strengthen conversion under time pressure.
  • Post-game reflection: after each bullet or rapid game, write a 3-point recap of what went well, what didn’t, and one concrete improvement to try in the next game.
  • If you’d like, I can generate a tailored annotated PGN of your last win with move-by-move notes and recommended alternatives for critical moments. I can also assemble a compact opening guide based on your most frequent lines.

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Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 1943 1632 1976 1611
2024 1871 1701 1864 1606
2023 1912 1687 1860 1585
2022 1637 1630 1867 1582
2021 1968 1660 1800 1570
2020 1457 1527 1661 1396
2019 1494 1531 1517 1363
2018 1247 1325 1425 1473
2017 732 988 1298 1364
2016 701 725 985 1232
Rating by Year20162017201820192020202120222023202420251976701YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 427W / 353L / 20D 373W / 397L / 24D 78.1
2024 573W / 513L / 43D 537W / 533L / 50D 79.1
2023 552W / 515L / 36D 523W / 536L / 41D 76.7
2022 447W / 474L / 32D 427W / 506L / 35D 76.0
2021 593W / 482L / 36D 562W / 485L / 38D 70.5
2020 417W / 396L / 18D 399W / 428L / 19D 67.7
2019 568W / 630L / 35D 577W / 633L / 38D 66.4
2018 481W / 502L / 24D 465W / 516L / 30D 63.9
2017 225W / 175L / 10D 210W / 181L / 21D 55.8
2016 122W / 135L / 12D 122W / 122L / 23D 55.9

Openings: Most Played

Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Scandinavian Defense 808 410 372 26 50.7%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 654 339 293 22 51.8%
Amar Gambit 618 280 313 25 45.3%
French Defense 532 279 242 11 52.4%
Modern 517 244 257 16 47.2%
Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted 487 246 232 9 50.5%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 441 191 234 16 43.3%
Sicilian Defense 413 196 206 11 47.5%
Australian Defense 381 174 194 13 45.7%
Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation 355 155 184 16 43.7%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense 267 138 118 11 51.7%
Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line 264 144 111 9 54.5%
Scandinavian Defense 252 120 123 9 47.6%
Philidor Defense 222 110 106 6 49.5%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 212 103 103 6 48.6%
Amar Gambit 208 106 90 12 51.0%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 169 81 85 3 47.9%
French Defense 167 90 74 3 53.9%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation 160 65 90 5 40.6%
Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted 158 82 69 7 51.9%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amazon Attack 35 18 16 1 51.4%
Amar Gambit 32 19 12 1 59.4%
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 31 15 15 1 48.4%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 28 17 9 2 60.7%
Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line 27 21 6 0 77.8%
Philidor Defense 24 14 9 1 58.3%
Alekhine Defense 24 10 10 4 41.7%
French Defense 21 10 8 3 47.6%
Sicilian Defense 19 12 6 1 63.2%
Barnes Defense 18 12 4 2 66.7%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 19 0
Losing 31 1