About groypus
groypus is an avid chess player who has shown remarkable dedication to the game, especially shining in the rapid time control where their skills truly come alive. Known for their strategic mastery and competitive spirit, groypus has steadily climbed the ranks since their early games.
Playing Style
groypus favors a calculated yet tactical approach to the game, often engaging in long, methodical battles. Their average game lengths suggest a preference for deep strategic play rather than quick blunders or hasty resignations.
- Early Resignation Rate: Low (0.99%) - persistence is key!
- High Endgame Frequency: 67.9% - groypus loves the challenge of closing out games.
- Average Moves Per Win: ~57 — patience pays off with a solid finish.
- Average Moves Per Loss: ~77 — never gives up easily, fighting until the end.
- Comeback Rate: A daring 67.4% - proving resilience is their middle name.
- Win Rate After Losing a Piece: 44.7% - nobody said chess is easy!
Preferred Openings
groypus enjoys rich and somewhat complex opening systems, particularly those that allow dynamic and creative play:
- Rapport-Jobava System: A favorite in blitz with a strong 58.66% win rate, showcasing groypus's love for less common, sharp lines.
- Pirc Defense: Both in blitz and rapid, it stands out as their most successful defense with win rates above 57%, and an amazing 87.5% in rapid games!
- Queen's Pawn Game with Chigorin Variation: Engages groypus's strategic depth, registering solid performances over many games.
- Sicilian and Other Aggressive Variants: Adds spice to their repertoire, showing their versatility.
Milestones & Achievements
- Peak Rapid rating of 1351 (July 2025) – proving they're quick thinkers.
- Peak Blitz rating of 1219 (June 2025) – lightning-fast nerves turf battles with great success.
- Peak Daily rating of 1451 (June 2025) – showing steady improvement in classical formats too.
- Longest Winning Streak: 14 games – a testament to their focus and form.
- Impressive overall win rates, especially against frequently encountered opponents like bubblebeetuna and ram-bus.
Notable Traits
Known for a decent win rate even when rated below their opponent, groypus displays guts and skill against stronger players. They play with white and black pieces with nearly equal success, making them unpredictable and well-rounded.
Interestingly, their best play happens in the mid-morning hours around 11:00 AM, with an 80% win rate at 11:00, so if you want to challenge them, pick your battle time wisely!
Fun Fact
Despite a modest bullet record, groypus dominates daily and rapid arenas – proving they prefer to think a little longer before delivering their killer moves. Think of them more as a strategic marathon runner than a bullet sprinter!