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Grigor1973

Playing Since: 2024-09-04 (Active)

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Rapid: 778
1209W / 1201L / 166D

Profile Summary: Grigor1973

Meet Grigor1973, a rapid chess warrior whose rating journey resembles a rollercoaster ride—full of thrilling climbs, dramatic dips, and some unexpected loops! From a modest 406 to a peak of 951 in April 2025, Grigor has battled through nearly 2,000 rapid games, proving resilience that would make even the sturdiest knights jealous.

Known for wielding the Scandinavian Defense like a secret weapon, Grigor boasts an impressive win rate close to 59% with it—perhaps the one defense that makes opponents surrender before the first pawn move! Other favored openings include the Philidor Defense and Owens Defense, showcasing an eclectic style that blends classic theory with creative bravado.

Though not without a tilt factor hovering around 9 (hey, who doesn’t get a little salty after a sneaky checkmate?), Grigor’s psychological stamina shines through. With a comeback rate north of 62%, forfeiting is not in this player's vocabulary—expect the unexpected and watch comebacks appear when the board looks bleakest.

Tactical alertness is also a hallmark: Grigor wins almost half of the games immediately after losing a piece, showing a knack for chaos and cunning counterplay. And if you play against Grigor early in the morning—especially around 7 AM—prepare for a battle, as this is their prime time to strike!

Grigor’s matches often last a tad longer than your average buffet visit, averaging 68 moves per win, suggesting a patient strategist who enjoys squeezing every last drop of advantage before sealing the deal.

Recent highlights include a victorious encounter in June 2025 where Grigor masterfully dismantled the French Defense, securing a win by resignation after a tense 13-move skirmish. Of course, not every day is a grandmaster's day—Grigor’s recent losses show that the opponent’s resilience sometimes outmatches the morning warrior’s fiery intensity.

Whether facing a swarm of pawns or a lone queen on the hunt, Grigor1973 embodies the spirit of rapid chess: bold, unpredictable, and never boring. Keep an eye on this player—they’re as likely to surprise with a sudden checkmate as with an early resignation (only around 4% of the time), proving that sometimes, quitting is just another strategic move!


🆚 Opponent Insights

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Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 799
2024 538
Rating by Year20242025799538YearRatingRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 299W / 303L / 46D 310W / 288L / 50D 67.2
2024 172W / 160L / 18D 161W / 175L / 13D 57.8

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Kings Pawn Opening 453 213 213 27 47.0%
Kings Fianchetto Opening 160 75 72 13 46.9%
Scandinavian Defense 151 89 56 6 58.9%
Owens Defense 133 70 56 7 52.6%
Philidor Defense 131 69 51 11 52.7%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 112 52 56 4 46.4%
Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation 58 29 26 3 50.0%
Reti Opening Queenside Fianchetto Variation 46 19 26 1 41.3%
French Defense 42 21 18 3 50.0%
Van t Kruijs Opening 39 15 23 1 38.5%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 8 3
Losing 9 0