Profile Summary: grogman8961
Meet grogman8961, a resilient chess adventurer whose story unfolds on 64 squares and countless online battles.
Ranking and Style
Despite a modest peak daily rating of 1631, grogman8961 is no stranger to strategy and grit, achieving a Rapid peak of 905. They are a fighter who prefers the middle game ballet, diving deep with an impressive 54.72% endgame frequency and an average game lasting around 54 moves when victorious. Losses tend to linger with an average of 60 moves, a testament to their dogged defense and unwillingness to surrender.
Playing Personality
Known for a low early resignation rate of just 2.54%, grogman8961 hates quitting – after all, the game’s afoot until the king falls or the clock runs out. Their comeback rate clocks high at 78.46%, demonstrating a penchant for fighting back even after losing material, with a near 47% win rate after losing a piece. Yet, beware their tilt factor of 11 – a subtle reminder that even the best can get a bit ruffled after blunders.
Opening Arsenal
grogman8961 experiments with a diverse repertoire. Their daily games show a flawless streak with the English Opening King's English Variation, Nimzowitsch Defense, and Queen's Gambit Accepted Central Variation, each boasting a tidy 100% win rate. However, the Scotch Game Malaniuk Variation has been a bit of a nemesis. In Rapid, their favorite hunt is the Center Game, winning almost 70% of those duels – the kind of player who trades early to seize the center and control the board.
Battle Stats & Rivalries
With a total of 464 wins, 431 losses, and 30 draws in Rapid, grogman8961 embraces the rollercoaster of online chess life. Among foes, liverpudlian82 and tbaptiste98 have nothing to fear, as grogman holds a perfect 100% win rate against them. Madey2 is a tougher nut with a slightly above-average win ratio of 53%. The rest? Well, it's a mixed bag of triumphs and lessons.
Fun Facts & Quirks
- Best time to catch grogman8961 in peak form? 4 AM. Whether fighting off sleep or opponents, their brain's wired for dawn domination.
- Prefers white slightly over black, posting a 53.56% win rate as White versus 47.12% with Black.
- When grogman wins by resignation, it’s not out of mercy but willful chess intimidation – they’ve forced 252 resignations!
- Shortest losing streak? Oops, that’s a record of 11 losses in a row somewhere in the chronicles – reminds us all that even heroes have rough patches.
Recent Battles
One of grogman8961’s latest victories was a fine tactical finish against DanRyanVT, crowning a game full of daring knight maneuvers and strategic queen play. The battle concluded with DanRyanVT throwing in the towel – classic grogman ingenuity at work!
In Conclusion
grogman8961 might not yet be a grandmaster living in legend, but their persistent grind, diverse opening knowledge, and fierce fighting spirit make them a formidable opponent and a joy to watch. Whether it’s clawing back from a lost piece or seizing moments in the wee hours of the morning, grogman8961 embodies the heart and soul of an everyday chess warrior.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| manjitsm | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| lipa-48 | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| weirdghost1039 | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| ramysamirr | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| aymanshehata9gmailcom | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| lorentwn | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| rahuly026 | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| whatadisasta | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| superarundag | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| jimrocco | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| madey2 | 10W / 7L / 1D | |
| iuvela | 0W / 6L / 0D | |
| danryanvt | 3W / 2L / 0D | |
| nikitaeus | 2W / 1L / 0D | |
| tbaptiste98 | 1W / 1L / 0D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 760 | 1600 | ||
| 2024 | 651 | 1600 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 137W / 107L / 6D | 115W / 128L / 8D | 59.5 |
| 2024 | 125W / 104L / 10D | 115W / 122L / 7D | 56.8 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center Game | 164 | 89 | 71 | 4 | 54.3% |
| Queen's Pawn Game | 85 | 39 | 45 | 1 | 45.9% |
| Center Game: Normal Variation | 53 | 27 | 25 | 1 | 50.9% |
| Scotch Game | 30 | 13 | 15 | 2 | 43.3% |
| Parham Attack | 29 | 11 | 16 | 2 | 37.9% |
| Queen's Pawn Game: Accelerated London System | 25 | 11 | 11 | 3 | 44.0% |
| Four Knights Game | 22 | 15 | 7 | 0 | 68.2% |
| King's Pawn Game: Beyer Gambit | 21 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Bishop's Opening: Berlin Defense | 20 | 6 | 14 | 0 | 30.0% |
| Vienna Game: Falkbeer Variation | 18 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 55.6% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English: King's, 2.g3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Nimzowitsch Defense: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| QGA: 3.e4 Nc6 4.Nf3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Vienna Game: Stanley Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Nimzowitsch Defense: Declined Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| King's Knight Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bird: Symmetrical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bird Opening: Dutch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 9 | 1 |
| Losing | 11 | 0 |