Player Profile: gulgulest
Meet gulgulest, a chess enthusiast whose Blitz and Rapid battles have become tales of courage, chaos, and cheeky comebacks. With a peak Blitz rating of 740 and a Rapid high of 857, gulgulest plays with the fiery spirit of a thousand pawns—and occasionally, the grace of a hobbit dodging orcs.
Chess Journey and Style
Starting 2025 with a modest Blitz rating, gulgulest quickly showcased a penchant for tricky positions and daring tactics, especially favoring the Scandinavian Defense where the win rate reaches a respectable 56.25%. Never shy of embracing unconventional play, openings like the Englund Gambit have also marked their repertoire with a 48% success rate.
On average, victories are sweet and long-lasting, with wins taking roughly 53 moves, indicating a battle-hardened patience. Losses, however, tend to be a bit quicker—maybe those days when the coffee wasn’t strong enough.
The Emotional Rollercoaster
Known for a tilt factor of 9 (translation: tries hard not to flip the board), gulgulest’s best time to wreak havoc on the chessboard is early morning around 07:00 —because nothing says strategic brilliance like a fresh mind and a strong cup of coffee. The comeback rate stands impressively at 64.29%, proving that even after setbacks, this player fights on with the heart of a chess gladiator.
Record Highlights
- Total Blitz Wins: 203, with a healthy dose of losses at 252 and a few honorable draws.
- Rapid Wins: 7 wins against 5 losses with a couple of draws, showing bright sparks in quicker time controls.
- Longest winning streak: 8 games in a row — persistence pays off!
- Most challenging opponents: Seems to have a love-hate relationship with maugliene (20 battles fought, a roughly 55% success rate) and a brutal record of swift victories (or defeats) against others.
Recent Memorable Games
In a striking game against UneBouletteDeViande, gulgulest demonstrated valiant tactical prowess in the Center Game Accepted - Normal Variation, snatching a win with precise queen maneuvers and sharp exchanges. The final move of Bxb8 secured a well-earned victory, proving that queens aren't just for show—they deliver the knockout punch.
Of course, not every knight’s tale is a fairy tale. A recent skirmish in the King's Pawn Opening saw gulgulest succumb to a bold TomTomSahurr, highlighting that even the best players bow sometimes (or run out of coffee).
Final Thoughts
With an average win rate comfortably above 40% in both colors, and a streaky emotional game rhythm that keeps fans guessing, gulgulest embodies the spirit of chess as both an art and a hilarious journey. Whether battling fierce defenses or walking into classic gambits, this player’s ongoing quest is less about perfection and more about passion, pancakes, and playful pawns ready to promote to glory.
Stay tuned—because with gulgulest on the board, there’s always a story worth a checkmate!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| uneboulettedeviande | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| maugliene | 11W / 7L / 2D | |
| moveyourstuff | 0W / 4L / 1D | |
| firat0812 | 0W / 3L / 1D | |
| mmtking123 | 1W / 1L / 1D | |
| nstbl | 0W / 1L / 1D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 178 | 738 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 104W / 130L / 9D | 106W / 127L / 7D | 51.1 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation | 76 | 33 | 41 | 2 | 43.4% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 62 | 21 | 40 | 1 | 33.9% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 48 | 27 | 21 | 0 | 56.2% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 32 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 37.5% |
| Englund Gambit | 25 | 12 | 12 | 1 | 48.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense Closed | 21 | 9 | 10 | 2 | 42.9% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense | 19 | 4 | 15 | 0 | 21.1% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Mikenas Defense | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation | 14 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 28.6% |
| Indian Game | 14 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 28.6% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Englund Gambit | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| French Defense Classical Steinitz Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Blackmar Blackmar Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| English Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Caro Kann Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Blackmar Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Nimzowitsch Defense Scandinavian Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 8 | 1 |
| Losing | 9 | 0 |