Gustymat: The Underdog Chess Hero
Meet Gustymat, a chess adventurer whose ratings might not terrify grandmasters, but whose spirit and style certainly entertain and confound opponents across the board. With a peak rapid rating of 792 in March 2025, Gustymat thrives in the fast-paced thrill of blitz and the strategic depths of daily chess, where a peak rating of 870 hints at some serious long-game prowess.
Starting games with a mix of classical and quirky openings, Gustymat shows a fondness for the Queen's Pawn Opening, boasting a respectable 64% win rate in rapid games, and even outshines opponents with an impressive 87.5% in the same opening during blitz! Notably, the Englund Gambit is a secret weapon, turning heads with a notable 70% win rate in rapid and an electrifying 66% in daily chess.
This player is no stranger to the emotional rollercoaster of chess. With a Longest Winning Streak of 7 and a challenging Longest Losing Streak of 8, Gustymat embodies the true spirit of resilience. And with a comeback rate of nearly 78%, giving up is simply not in the vocabulary.
Gustymat is also a master of the psychological battlefield, though sometimes prone to a tilt factor of 8—let's just say losing streaks might inspire some animated post-game keyboard tapping.
Playing style? Expect endurance. With an average of 48 moves per win, Gustymat’s games often drag opponents through tense middlegames and fascinating endgames (which happen 58% of the time). Whether playing with White (50.5% win rate) or Black (44.4%), Gustymat’s focus on strategic persistence is clear.
Fun facts:
- Plays best at the crack of dawn—8:00 AM is prime time for some tactical chaos
- Loves adventures with the King’s Pawn Opening – King’s Knight Variation, sporting over 64% wins in rapid games
- Has vanquished opponents with a delightful mix of checkmates (127 wins!) and cunning resignations (119 wins), proving victory comes with style
Despite some ups and downs, Gustymat’s story is one of dogged determination, creative opening choices, and a refusal to ever quit without putting up a fierce fight. The chess board is both battlefield and playground, and Gustymat plays with the heart of a warrior and the grins of a prankster.
Recently, Gustymat dazzled with this elegant checkmate:
