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Gusto812

Playing Since: 2024-07-13 (Active)

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Daily: 989
8W / 1L / 1D
Rapid: 655
173W / 177L / 22D
Blitz: 458
1651W / 1624L / 79D
Bullet: 300
2450W / 2486L / 59D

Gusto812: The Relentless Gambit Artist

From the tricky twists of bullet chess to the marathon duels in daily games, Gusto812 has been crafting a unique narrative on the chessboard. With a penchant for aggressive play and a knack for tactical surprises, this player might not always have the highest rating, but they sure make every game an exciting rollercoaster!

Chess Journey & Playstyle

Gusto812 has dabbled across all time controls but shines noticeably in daily chess, achieving a peak rating of 1064 in April 2025 — not too shabby for a player who's clearly more about the fun (and nerves) of the fight than fame. Blitz and bullet are where the battles get brutal, with ratings hovering in the few hundreds; a true testament to their love for fast and furious encounters.

Known for an early resignation rate of just 1.72% and a comeback rate of over 64%, Gusto812 refuses to quit and never ceases to surprise. A master at bouncing back, they've turned losing pieces into winning chances, making the queen's gambit look like child's play. Their average games are lengthy duels, averaging about 45 moves per win and almost 54 moves in losses — proving they enjoy a good, dramatic tussle.

Opening Repertoire & Signature Moves

With over 300 blitz games in the Bishops Opening, boasting a respectable 54.5% win rate, Gusto812 clearly loves to fianchetto those bishops and keep opponents guessing. The King’s Pawn Opening also sees plenty of action, especially the Kings Knight variation, balancing aggression and control. And if you fancy challenges, catch them experimenting with the Scandinavian Defense and Pirc Defense — both shows of adventurous spirit.

Memorable Battles

Their recent victory over taysoe419 was no ordinary checkmate: an elegant queen’s attack in just 11 moves crowned the game, proving sometimes straightforward brutality wins the day. Conversely, in battles against seasoned foes like jswishthegod, the scoreboard is a bit less friendly, but hey — even the best stumble occasionally.

Psychology & Timing

Morning person or night owl? Gusto812 reveals their peak chess prowess around 6 AM, when their tilt factor is low and the mind is fresh. Their win rate even creeps up during the early dawn hours — perfect for early risers craving some checkmate action before breakfast.

Final Thought

Whether you're aiming to learn a trick or just want a bit of chess entertainment, following Gusto812 is a must. Fierce, tenacious, and never boring — they might not be grandmasters yet, but they play with the heart of one. Keep an eye out for their next epic win or passionate loss; either way, chess never gets dull with this challenger!


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
serr95 1W / 0L / 0D
jordanomarigo 1W / 0L / 0D
osamadsky 0W / 1L / 0D
ustenyr 0W / 1L / 0D
santhepro2628 0W / 1L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
kingnoulahajj 6W / 0L / 1D
dexp44 3W / 1L / 0D
hendo1912 4W / 0L / 0D
jamcalex 2W / 1L / 0D
josephgus5 2W / 1L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 237 310 1064
2024 241 341 655 1012
Rating by Year202420251064237YearRatingBulletBlitzDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 863W / 815L / 22D 801W / 866L / 38D 49.1
2024 621W / 547L / 23D 549W / 604L / 34D 53.0

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Bishops Opening 334 181 148 5 54.2%
Kings Pawn Opening 294 154 130 10 52.4%
Scandinavian Defense 153 69 81 3 45.1%
Three Knights Opening 89 31 55 3 34.8%
Italian Game 84 42 39 3 50.0%
Van t Kruijs Opening 80 34 46 0 42.5%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 74 37 35 2 50.0%
Pirc Defense 72 37 33 2 51.4%
Four Knights Game Italian Variation 65 31 34 0 47.7%
Vienna Game 63 30 32 1 47.6%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Kings Pawn Opening 40 19 18 3 47.5%
Bishops Opening 31 16 13 2 51.6%
Scandinavian Defense 25 10 14 1 40.0%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 20 10 9 1 50.0%
Scotch Game 11 4 6 1 36.4%
Vienna Game 9 5 4 0 55.6%
Three Knights Opening 9 4 5 0 44.4%
Bishops Opening Berlin Defense 9 5 4 0 55.6%
Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation 8 4 2 2 50.0%
Philidor Defense 7 6 1 0 85.7%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 210 116 91 3 55.2%
Kings Pawn Opening 197 90 106 1 45.7%
Bishops Opening 157 74 80 3 47.1%
Four Knights Game 69 39 28 2 56.5%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 68 35 32 1 51.5%
Scandinavian Defense 62 33 28 1 53.2%
Englund Gambit 61 26 34 1 42.6%
Petrovs Defense 59 26 33 0 44.1%
Four Knights Game Italian Variation 53 31 22 0 58.5%
Scotch Game 51 25 24 2 49.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 14 2
Losing 11 0