Gustavo Artal

Gustavo Artal - The Rapid Chess Rollercoaster

Known in the online chess realm as Guh_BR, Gustavo Artal is the embodiment of a chess rollercoaster—full of thrilling highs, occasional plunges, and a fearless spirit that keeps him clicking "New Game" for more.

At just around the corner from the year 2026, Gustavo's rapid rating has seen quite the journey, peaking impressively at 445 in April 2025. Although that peak was followed by a bit of a dip (we won’t mention the doldrums of the mid-260s), he's currently climbing back up, proudly sporting a rapid rating of 315. If his recent 5-game winning streak is any indication, a climb back to the summit is imminent!

Playing Style & Strengths

Gustavo prefers battles that last: his average winning game lasts approximately 45 moves. He likes to keep things lively and has a 53% win rate when playing white, showing he's no stranger to seizing the initiative. Black pieces? He’s holding strong too, with a respectable 42.5% success rate.

As for openings, Gustavo’s a fan of the classics – the King's Pawn Opening brings him his best smiles with a juicy 70% win rate, followed closely by the Owens Defense boasting a mighty 75%. Not so lucky with the Van't Kruijs Opening, where his results are slightly bleaker at 37.5%.

Streaks and Psychology

Our hero shows impressive resilience, having hit both the longest winning streak and the longest losing streak at 5 games each—clearly riding life's ups and downs like a pro. Fortunately, his tilt factor is a cool 5, making him more zen than wrathful after tough losses. Interestingly, his best hour to strike is 4 PM, so plan your games accordingly!

Memorable Battles

Gustavo’s recent victories have had a cinematic flair—his latest win ended with a checkmate executed with surgical precision delivering a brilliant Rg1# against gabal90 in June 2025. And yes, the online crowd verifies: he can checkmate foes faster than you can say "en passant."

Final Thoughts

Whether he's dazzling with the King's Pawn or dusting off less popular defenses, Gustavo Artal is a dynamic force on the rapid battlefield. Expect some brave gambits, a good share of suspense, and always a bit of hustle from this formidable Rapid chess contender. Just don’t ask him about his "equal rating" games—let’s say those have been more teaching moments than victories.