Gunawan Palembang

Gunawan Palembang (GUNpra)

Meet Gunawan Palembang, better known in the chess universe as GUNpra — a rapid-fire tactician whose chess journey resembles a rollercoaster ride through checkmates, resignations, and occasional heroic comebacks! Starting from a modest rating of around 600 in early 2021, Gunawan's riding the wave, hitting a peak rapid rating of 1281 in April 2023, proving slow and steady isn't always the way—sometimes you just blast your way to the top.

Playing Style & Personality

With an endgame frequency of nearly 70%, it's clear Gunawan prefers to dance late into the battle, savoring the final moves like a grandmaster chef mastering his signature dish♟️. His games average around 62 moves when winning, but his losses tend to drag out a bit longer, averaging 76 moves — proving that even in defeat, Gunawan is a stubborn fighter who never gives up easily.

But don’t expect him to quit early: his early resignation rate is a mere 1.46%, showing he’s in it for the long haul, clinging to hope in even the direst positions. Just don’t distract him at 22:00 — that’s his best time of day to play, when his win rate hits its stride, likely powered by late-night snacks and mysterious caffeine sources.

Opening Repertoire

Gunawan boldly marches with King's Pawn Openings, having played over 1400 games in this arena and maintaining an almost 49% win rate. He’s no stranger to adventures in the Scandinavian Defense and even tinkers around with the French Defense and Sicilian Defense, showing a versatile appetite for chess flavors. Fans of Center Game will spot Gunawan’s flair, recently sealing a neat win in that very opening — classic e4 d4 fireworks with a tactical twist!

Battle Record & Stats

• Total Rapid Wins: 1,832
• Total Rapid Losses: 1,782
• Rapid Draws: 292
• Longest Winning Streak: 9 games
• Longest Losing Streak: 10 games (because even legends hit a rough patch)

When facing opponents rated below him, Gunawan's win rate skyrockets to over 65%, but when the tables turn, and the opponents are stronger, well… it's a tougher battlefield where losses outnumber wins roughly 2 to 1. Still, the fight continues!

A Mind for Timing and Toughness

Gunawan has a rather quirky time-based winning habit. His highest win rates happen between midnight and early morning: an impressive 55% at 1 AM and a perfect 100% at 22:00 and 22:00 hours (though maybe he's just more awake than the competition). Also notable is his comeback rate of 59% — losing a piece isn't a death sentence here, just a spicy twist in the game narrative.

Despite a tilt factor of 10, Gunawan manages to keep his composure enough to snatch victory after tricky moments, embodying the true spirit of a warrior who sighs, shakes it off, and strikes back harder.

Most Recent Triumph

In a recent live game on June 4, 2025, GUNpra executed a dazzling Center Game victory, forcing the opponent to resign in just 9 moves — a swift reminder that Gunawan’s attacking instincts are razor-sharp and sometimes simply too hot to handle.

Summary

Gunawan Palembang is a rapid chess dynamo full of grit, passion, and a pinch of unpredictability. Whether it's grinding out long endgames, snatching wins in unexpected moments, or rocking the King's Pawn Openings with style, GUNpra keeps his opponents on their toes — and his fans entertained. If chess had a late-night superhero, it's definitely him, clocking in at prime hours and showing that sometimes, the best moves come with the moonlight.