Profile: Guitargeek6298
Meet Guitargeek6298, a chess player whose handle suggests a passion for both shredding guitar riffs and outmaneuvering opponents on the 64 squares. Known for a playing style that combines patience with tactical surprises, Guitargeek6298 is your classic mix of strategy and flair — sometimes trading riffs, sometimes trading pieces!
Ratings & Records
As of 2025, Guitargeek6298's peak ratings reached quite impressive heights: a blitz peak at 300, a striking daily peak of 642, a solid bullet peak at 433, and a rapid top score of 633. While those numbers may inspire awe (or confusion for those new to rating scales), what's clear is that this player isn't afraid to experiment — sometimes with spectacular wins, other times with humbling losses.
Playing Style & Strengths
With an endgame frequency of nearly 42%, Guitargeek6298 appreciates the slow burn of a well-fought finale, grinding through complexities with patience reminiscent of a well-tuned guitar solo. This player averages about 39 moves per win, showing a knack for endurance and positional mastery.
Conversely, losses tend to last longer too, averaging 55 moves, proving persistence—even when the chips (or pawns) are down. An early resignation rate just under 2% means they almost never quit early, opting instead to fight until the last note.
Favorite Openings & Innovations
True to their inventive spirit, Guitargeek6298 loves the Queen's Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation, boasting a perfect 100% win rate in blitz over three games — talk about hitting the right chord! Other favored lines include the Center Game Accepted Normal Variation and even the rare Englund Gambit, where risky business meets high reward.
Though the Vienna Gambit hasn't been kind (0% wins in that line), this player’s spirit clearly prefers to rock out rather than stick to the classics every time.
Performance Highlights & Quirks
Throughout various game modes, Guitargeek6298 enjoys a generally positive win rate against lower-rated opponents, while tough matches with higher-rated players have proven more challenging. Interestingly, the player shines brightest around 1 PM, where their win rate reaches a perfect 100% in some hourly slots — perhaps inspired by a late morning jam session?
Their longest winning streak of 7 games is balanced by an equally lengthy 7-game losing streak, reflecting the rollercoaster ride that is competitive chess. The psychological tilt factor is moderate, reminding us even the best shredders can face the occasional sour note.
Recent Battles
Latest Win: A dazzling victory on May 21, 2025, against guitar_nerd1 with the Queen's Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation. The game ended with a dramatic timed win, proving even the clock fears this player's pressure.
Latest Loss: Also on May 21, 2025, a tough checkmate loss against txnando, who managed to catch Guitargeek6298 off-guard in the Queen's Pawn Zukertort Variation.
Fun Fact
With a comeback rate over 60%, Guitargeek6298 has shown resilience that could rival a power chord quest for the perfect sound. When down a piece, they still clinch victory nearly a third of the time — truly a player not to be underestimated!
Whether riffing on the guitar or tactically rearranging chess pieces, Guitargeek6298 proves that in both arts, creativity and grit make all the difference.
Statistics Overview
- Total Wins-Losses-Draws:
- Blitz: 14-13-1
- Daily: 13-18-0
- Bullet: 9-18-0
- Rapid: 2-5-0
- Longest Winning Streak: 7 games
- Longest Losing Streak: 7 games
Performance by Time Class
[[Chart|Rating|Blitz|2025-04-2025-05]]
[[Chart|Rating|Daily|2025-01-2025-05]]
[[Chart|Rating|Bullet|2025-05-2025-05]]
[[Chart|Rating|Rapid|2025-01-2025-05]]
Hi Guitargeek6298 – personalised post-match review
Quick stats & rhythm
• Peak blitz rating: 300 (2025-04-08)
• Most played opening as White: Queen’s-Pawn, Zukertort setup (1 d4 2 Nf3 3 Nc3 / 3 e3).
• Most played opening as Black: 1 …e5 lines that quickly reach open game positions.
Your performance pattern:
What you’re already doing well
- Tactical eye. You spot short‐term combinations and aren’t afraid to sacrifice to open lines, e.g. 17.Bxh7+! in the win vs. Guitar_nerd1.
- Activity over material. Many victories arise because you keep pieces pointing at the enemy king instead of defending pawns.
- Playing quickly from familiar structures. In the Zukertort games you reach decent middlegames with 2–3 minutes still on the clock – a good buffer in 3 | 2 and 5 | 5.
Biggest improvement levers
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King safety in sharp openings.
• Loss vs. maxchesspro123 (Vienna Gambit) shows 6…Ng4 7.Qxg4 Nxe5?? left your king in the centre and you were mated on move 9.
• Drill the basic defensive ideas: rapid development, timely castling, avoid grabbing pawns when behind in development. -
Calculating one move deeper in pawn races.
• In the loss vs. txnando you advanced 15.cxb5?! & 18.cxb4 but underestimated …d3–d2 and …e3, allowing the passed pawns to decide.
• Use the “compare passer speed” habit: when both sides have runners, count tempi before committing. -
Consistency in piece coordination.
• Several defeats feature loose pieces on the rim (Nc4, Bb3, Nb5). Before each move ask: “Is every piece defended or tactically protected?”. -
End-game conversion technique.
• You win many games on the opponent’s clock. Try converting a won position without relying on flagging – practise basic rook vs. pawn and simplified endings.
Illustrative examples
Critical moment – recent win
Game vs. Guitar_nerd1, moves 13-18:
Excellent exploitation of the pin on the e-file and weak dark squares. You combined piece activity with tempi-gaining checks to force resignation.
Critical moment – recent loss
Game vs. txnando, moves 26-34:
Black’s connected passed pawns were faster. Instead of 26.Rc4? a quieter 26.Rd1 would have blockaded and held the balance.
Action plan for the next two weeks
- Day 1-3: Revisit king-safety puzzles (set to rating 300-600). Focus on themes “king in the centre” and “counter-gambit defence”.
- Day 4-7: Play ten 10 | 0 games forcing yourself to castle by move 10 whenever legal. Review each with engine for “blunders within 3 plies”.
- Day 8-10: End-game study – watch one mini-lesson on Lucena & Philidor positions, then solve 20 corresponding drills.
- Day 11-14: Analyse one of your own wins and one loss per day without engine for 15 min each, writing down “why did I choose this move?”
Suggested opponents to rematch
• guitar_nerd1 – you beat them tactically; try a slower time control to practise conversion.
• txnando – review the rematch with focus on pawn‐race evaluations.
Keep it fun!
You already have a fighting style that creates chances every game. Tightening defensive fundamentals and deepening end-game knowledge will convert those chances into clean wins. Good luck at the board!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| eliorthos | 0W / 5L / 0D | |
| crocosan | 0W / 2L / 0D | |
| miyahara2 | 1W / 1L / 0D | |
| saye7_analy | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| txnando | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 153 | 217 | 482 | 667 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23W / 25L / 0D | 16W / 29L / 1D | 48.2 |
Openings: Most Played
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 60.0% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Modern Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Scotch Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Dresden Opening: The Goblin | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 85.7% |
| Amazon Attack | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 40.0% |
| Australian Defense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Center Game: Berger Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Four Knights Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Dresden Opening: The Goblin | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Dutch Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Defense | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Amar Gambit | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Four Knights Game | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Fegatello Attack, Leonhardt Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Philidor Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Dresden Opening: The Goblin | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Center Game: Berger Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| English Opening: Four Knights System, Nimzowitsch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 7 | 1 |
| Losing | 7 | 0 |