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Username: gruby0411

Playing Since: 2021-05-24 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Rapid: 706
604W / 534L / 63D
Blitz: 349
23W / 32L / 1D
Bullet: 296
17W / 18L / 0D

Meet gruby0411: The Underdog with a Comedic Flair on the Chessboard

In the grand arena of chess, where kings, queens, and knights reign supreme, gruby0411 stands as a relentless battler armed with patience, creativity, and a hint of humor. Though not topping the charts with Grandmaster status, this player’s journey through the ranks is nothing short of entertaining chess theater.

Rating Rollercoaster & Style

Starting low and slow in 2021 with rapid ratings bubbling around 300, gruby0411 steadily climbed the ladder, peaking at a respectable 787 in Rapid by late 2024. Blitz prowess hit a high near 929 (yes, you read that right!), while bullet tactics seem a bit more experimental, peaking just shy of 700 but occasionally diving. It’s like watching a wizard discover new spells – some hit, some miss, but all adding to the charm.

With an average game lasting about 50 moves to victory and a comeback rate close to 78%, gruby0411 clearly knows how to scramble and shake off setbacks – though the "tilt factor" of 7 hints at those moments when the chess gods might be testing their patience (and keyboard tapping skills). When losing a piece, the ability to win nearly half the time shows real grit… or perhaps just sheer stubbornness.

Preferred Openings: Classic with a Twist

gruby0411 displays loyalty to the classics, notably the King’s Pawn Opening, with nearly equal wins and losses in over 100 games – a traditional battleground where no one gives quarter. The Leonardis Variation and Scandinavian Defense bring some spice with win rates around 60%, showing a knack for less trodden paths.

Other intriguing choices include the Van 't Kruijs Opening and the Three Knights Opening, which gruby0411 seems to wield like a trusty Swiss Army knife – reliable, varied, and occasionally surprising the opponent.

Playback from the Chess Vault

One memorable recent victory was a rapid game against "KingMarpII" where, after a tense dance of knights and pawns starting with the King's Pawn Opening, gruby0411 orchestrated a tactical crescendo leading to a resignation from the opponent after just 20 moves. Moves like e4, f3, and knight maneuvers around Nb5 showed both creativity and grit. (You can relive the drama here!)

A Glimpse at Rivalries and Records

While some opponents like quickgamess hold a frustrating 32.7% win rate for gruby0411, others like martynajusz have been largely vanquished with a striking 94% success rate – perhaps rivals to watch or avoid depending on who you ask. Many opponents have fallen victim, some claiming a perfect 100% win rate for gruby0411 as if regularly swept off the board by a hidden chess ninja.

The Human Behind the Username

Beyond statistics, gruby0411’s playstyle reveals a player who doesn’t shy away from bold choices and learns from every stumble. Most active and successful around 5 AM, this player might be your friendly neighborhood early bird, stealing wins when the world (and probably the neighbors) are still asleep.

With a knack for comebacks, a diverse opening repertoire, and a taste for the dramatic resignations and checkmates, gruby0411 is a chess personality who blends passion, humor, and a dash of unpredictability on every board.

In the words of gruby0411: "Sometimes you win, sometimes you learn… and sometimes you tilt, but always with style!"

🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
abuubeidah 0W / 1L / 0D
bettercheckreem 1W / 0L / 0D
bxba31313 0W / 1L / 0D
raph_1d 0W / 1L / 0D
itsmrblou 1W / 0L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
quickgamess 17W / 22L / 13D
rootedmedal 12W / 20L / 2D
martynajusz 16W / 0L / 1D
rootedmedal211 6W / 4L / 1D
guest8509808660 2W / 3L / 2D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 170 373 634
2024 664
2023 288 499 753
2021 889 294
Rating by Year2021202320242025889170YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 17W / 14L / 2D 17W / 22L / 0D 44.5
2024 11W / 7L / 0D 6W / 6L / 0D 59.1
2023 155W / 142L / 15D 158W / 144L / 17D 55.5
2021 11W / 17L / 5D 13W / 17L / 3D 74.8

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Pirc Defense Modern Defense Geller System 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Italian Game 2 1 0 1 50.0%
Scandinavian Defense 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Undefined 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Mieses Opening Reversed Rat Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Three Knights Opening 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Scotch Game 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Ponziani Opening 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Closed Sicilian Defense Traditional Line 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Giuoco Piano Game Giuoco Pianissimo Italian Four Knights Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Kings Pawn Opening 106 50 51 5 47.2%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 40 20 18 2 50.0%
Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation 24 15 8 1 62.5%
Scandinavian Defense 23 14 9 0 60.9%
Petrovs Defense 19 10 9 0 52.6%
Undefined 18 6 9 3 33.3%
Van t Kruijs Opening 17 10 5 2 58.8%
Reti Opening 17 2 13 2 11.8%
Three Knights Opening 16 10 6 0 62.5%
Queens Pawn Opening 15 8 5 2 53.3%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Kings Pawn Opening 5 2 3 0 40.0%
Englund Gambit 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Alekhines Defense 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Colle System 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Queens Pawn Opening 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Dutch Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Scandinavian Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Van t Kruijs Opening 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Caro Kann Defense Two Knights Attack 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Bishops Opening 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 8 0
Losing 7 1