Chess Player Profile: grueffiti
Meet grueffiti, a tenacious contender in the digital chess arena, whose journey through ranks resembles a rollercoaster fueled by passion, persistence, and a dash of unpredictability. With peak ratings soaring to 254 in Blitz, a jaw-dropping 407 in Bullet (yes, that really happened!), and a formidable 355 in Rapid, grueffiti has carved out a niche as a versatile player who thrives under pressure.
Style & Strategy
Known for a tactical awareness that includes a striking 60.76% comeback rate, grueffiti isn’t easily rattled—even after losing a piece, they manage to convert nearly 40% into wins. Yet this warrior isn't immune to the brutal reality of chess: a respectable 13.83% early resignation rate and a tilt factor of 10 hint at moments of frustration, perhaps when the coffee runs dry or the Wi-Fi winks out.
Expect an average of 46 moves per win, showing a patient and calculated approach to grinding down opponents, balanced against 41.7 moves per loss—close games keep friends entertained and fans on the edge of their seats.
Opening Revelations
Queen’s Pawn Opening and Scandinavian Defense are grueffiti’s playgrounds, boasting more than 150 and 110 games respectively with win rates hovering around 45% and 54%. The Scandinavian Defense, in particular, seems to be the secret weapon, yielding the highest win rate in their Blitz repertoire—a place where grueffiti particularly shines.
Recent Battles
In the latest victory, grueffiti executed a masterful checkmate after a measured dance of moves starting with the Reti Opening. The game was a testament to their tenacity, patience, and sharp endgame focus. Not all games end in glory, though—recent losses demonstrate that every king must sometimes bow before a tougher opponent, fueling the fire for future clashes.
Psychological Play
An aficionado of afternoon chess, grueffiti’s "best time of day" is 14:00, when strategic thinking peaks and the mind is sharpest. Their win rates by hour tell tales of a player who strikes when the clock says it’s time—and occasionally wishes it was nap time.
Opponent Insights
Grueffiti boasts perfect win rates against notable rivals like maykelov and josephbenites24, conquering them with relentless precision. Against other foes, the record is a mix of thrills and spills, typical of a true chess gladiator battling in the virtual coliseum.
Fun Fact
Despite some ups and downs on the scoreboard, grueffiti has an epic longest winning streak of 9 and is currently riding a smooth streak of 6 wins. Clearly, the grind pays off and the endgame is always nigh.
All hail grueffiti—the chess warrior whose moves are as unpredictable as their username is cool. Watch out on the boards, because this battler plays to win, but isn't afraid to keep the fun and surprise in the game!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| aycolpan11 | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| elisamoreira00 | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| skurien29 | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| pandabigbrain | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| hayatsizrei | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| fantaisthebestie | 4W / 2L / 0D | |
| walkemdown_crashoutlk | 5W / 0L / 0D | |
| celino1 | 4W / 0L / 0D | |
| grueffitti | 3W / 0L / 1D | |
| satvik-rajyan | 3W / 0L / 0D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 124 | 165 | 209 | |
| 2024 | 166 | 172 | 153 | |
| 2023 | 191 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 117W / 128L / 15D | 129W / 123L / 9D | 49.8 |
| 2024 | 347W / 384L / 19D | 335W / 380L / 30D | 43.0 |
| 2023 | 38W / 35L / 7D | 32W / 40L / 9D | 61.1 |
Openings: Most Played
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Pawn Opening | 41 | 17 | 24 | 0 | 41.5% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 39 | 21 | 18 | 0 | 53.9% |
| Reti Opening | 26 | 14 | 12 | 0 | 53.9% |
| Englund Gambit | 20 | 8 | 12 | 0 | 40.0% |
| Undefined | 19 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 52.6% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 18 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 18 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Mikenas Defense | 17 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 47.1% |
| Alekhines Defense | 13 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 30.8% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 12 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 58.3% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 35 | 12 | 19 | 4 | 34.3% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 27 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 44.4% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 19 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 52.6% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 16 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 18.8% |
| Alekhines Defense | 12 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Englund Gambit | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 55.6% |
| Nimzowitsch Defense | 9 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 22.2% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 44.4% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 62.5% |
| Pirc Defense | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 25.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Pawn Opening | 154 | 70 | 74 | 10 | 45.5% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 120 | 64 | 51 | 5 | 53.3% |
| Reti Opening | 67 | 29 | 33 | 5 | 43.3% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Mikenas Defense | 58 | 30 | 28 | 0 | 51.7% |
| Englund Gambit | 47 | 19 | 24 | 4 | 40.4% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 45 | 19 | 25 | 1 | 42.2% |
| Alekhines Defense | 43 | 21 | 20 | 2 | 48.8% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 42 | 17 | 21 | 4 | 40.5% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense | 41 | 18 | 19 | 4 | 43.9% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 40 | 18 | 22 | 0 | 45.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 9 | 1 |
| Losing | 10 | 0 |