Gunnar Gaupseth

Gunnar Gaupseth (aka gug2117)

Meet Gunnar Gaupseth, a chess enthusiast whose rating chronicles read like a rollercoaster ride through the kingdom of 64 squares! Gunnar has danced around blitz ratings from a humble 890 in 2015, steadily climbing to a respectable 1145 by 2017. For rapid games, 2015 was his shining year, hitting a peak rating of 1254 with a flawless 4-win streak—because who says rapid can’t be rapid-fire domination?

Gunnar is no stranger to the battlefield of blitz chess, having played over 3,000 games with just about as many wins as losses — talk about balance! With an almost equal scoreline of 1502 wins to 1501 losses and 112 draws, he embodies the spirit of relentless combat and determination. When the time controls get slower, Gunnar’s precision doesn’t falter, boasting a 100% win rate in rapid games against his foes, proving he knows how to make every second count.

Playing style? Imagine a cunning tactician who rarely throws in the towel early—his early resignation rate is barely 1.86%. He loves endgames so much he dives into them nearly 75% of the time, grinding out wins in an average of 71 moves when victorious. And if things go south after losing a piece? Fear not! Gunnar’s win rate after such setbacks is a perfect 100%, showcasing a champion's comeback spirit and resilience that would make Rocky Balboa proud.

Psychological quirks? With a tilt factor at a modest 12, Gunnar keeps his cool more often than not, though every grandmaster has their off moments. Interestingly, he performs better in rated battles than casual conquests, with nearly a 50% better win difference—clearly, nothing lights the fire like a real challenge!

Time to shine: Gunnar seems to prefer morning matches (who knew 6 AM could bring a 66.67% win rate?) and even the quietly strategic hours of 3 AM when he boasts a perfect 100% win rate. So if you ever want to catch him off guard, maybe avoid the dawn duels.

Outside the stats, Gunnar’s secret weapon in openings remains Top Secret—a mysterious approach that has netted him nearly half of his blitz wins across thousands of games. Perhaps it's a new gambit or an obscure variation that keeps opponents guessing and scratching their heads.

To summarize: Gunnar Gaupseth, AKA gug2117, is the chess warrior who balances patience, tactical brilliance, and a dash of mystery. Whether blitzing through rapid endgames or mounting epic comebacks, he's a formidable foe—just don’t challenge him before sunrise unless you want to face the storm fully awake!