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gwayne14

Playing Since: 2024-12-26 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Daily: 797
0W / 0L / 1D
Rapid: 423
20W / 65L / 6D
Blitz: 404
2413W / 2435L / 268D
Bullet: 135
105W / 161L / 14D

Profile Summary: gwayne14

Meet gwayne14, the brave warrior of the chessboard who navigates the thrilling, chaotic battlegrounds of Blitz, Bullet, and Rapid chess with a mix of strategy, spontaneity, and just a dash of luck. Known for a peak Blitz rating of 863 and a Rapid high soaring above 1065, gwayne14 is always ready to surprise opponents with some less-charted openings and a fighting spirit.

A Journey Through the Ratings

In 2025, gwayne14’s Blitz rating has taken a rollercoaster ride—from a fiery start at 863, dipping as low as 100 (because even heroes stumble), and climbing back to respectable mid-200s. Bullet chess tells a similar story, with peaks around 371 and some battles lost along the way. Rapid play is where gwayne14 shines brightest, with a top rating of 1065, proving a steady hand when the clock ticks a little slower.

Playing Style

With an average of 53 moves per win, gwayne14 is not the type to give up early. A notable 16.4% early resignation rate suggests there’s a healthy respect for tough positions—why drag a lost cause when you can plan your next glorious comeback?

Tactical awareness is a strong point: a remarkable 75% comeback rate shows that even when the chips are down, gwayne14 fights back with tenacity. The psychological tilt factor is kept modest at 13, proving resilience even in the face of adversity.

Favorite Openings and Strategies

The Van 't Kruijs Opening emerges as a top choice in Blitz, balancing risk and reward with a 50.35% win rate. Other favorites include the Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack (classic and modern variations combined boasting near 49-50% wins) and the Scandinavian Defense, a solid and pragmatic choice. Bullet players beware: gwayne14’s nimble fingers dance through these lines with varying success, often favoring the Nimzowitsch Larsen variations with an impressive 75% win rate in some Bullet games, showing flair even in ultra-fast matches.

Recent Battles

Victory smells sweet and sometimes comes on the clock's mercy, with wins by opponent timeout a common theme; patience might not be gwayne14’s strongest suit, but persistence certainly is. A recent game saw gwayne14 outwit HicEtNunc in a tense time scramble, securing victory by letting the clock do the talking.

Famous For

  • A blitz brawler with rapid resilience.
  • Strategic creativity in offbeat openings.
  • Surprising opponents with comeback skills worthy of a Hollywood underdog story.
  • Thriving best around 2pm, with an uncanny 53.96% win rate in that 14:00 hour.

In Short

Whether it’s Blitz hustling or rapid pondering, gwayne14 embodies the spirit of a dedicated chess player who loves the game enough to fight every move to the bitter end. A player who laughs in the face of a 13-game losing streak and follows it up with multiple wins because persistence is the ultimate power in the 64 squares universe.

Chess.com’s boards are lucky to host such a passionate fighter—may your knights be strong and your pawns ever ready to promote!


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
lieura 0W / 1L / 0D View
solo_189 1W / 0L / 0D View
ferntheturd 0W / 1L / 0D View
ciaooooooouuuu 0W / 1L / 0D View
romax3000 1W / 0L / 0D View
Most Played Opponents
milliem14 11W / 1L / 5D View Games
estarko98 5W / 2L / 0D View Games
azrafaziz 2W / 4L / 0D View Games
alhjs 1W / 3L / 1D View Games
hicetnunc 4W / 1L / 0D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 135 272 397
2024 1034
Rating by Year202420251034397YearRatingRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 782W / 815L / 88D 742W / 851L / 87D 51.2
2024 4W / 0L / 0D 2W / 1L / 2D 84.9

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Kings Pawn Opening 10 1 9 0 10.0%
Undefined 6 1 5 0 16.7%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 6 1 5 0 16.7%
Van t Kruijs Opening 4 0 4 0 0.0%
Queens Pawn Opening 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Alekhines Defense 3 1 1 1 33.3%
Reti Opening 3 0 3 0 0.0%
Scandinavian Defense 2 2 0 0 100.0%
English Opening 2 1 0 1 50.0%
Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation 2 0 0 2 0.0%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Van t Kruijs Opening 305 152 135 18 49.8%
Queens Pawn Opening 215 88 115 12 40.9%
Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Modern Variation 200 96 91 13 48.0%
Modern Defense with 174 82 85 7 47.1%
Kings Pawn Opening 158 71 84 3 44.9%
Scandinavian Defense 106 51 50 5 48.1%
Owens Defense 94 50 41 3 53.2%
Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Classical Variation 90 43 43 4 47.8%
Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack 89 44 43 2 49.4%
French Defense Normal Variation 72 27 39 6 37.5%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Van t Kruijs Opening 72 24 44 4 33.3%
Kings Pawn Opening 22 9 11 2 40.9%
Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense 14 8 5 1 57.1%
Modern Defense with 13 3 8 2 23.1%
Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Modern Variation 12 5 6 1 41.7%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 11 3 8 0 27.3%
French Defense Knight Variation 10 1 9 0 10.0%
Scandinavian Defense 9 3 6 0 33.3%
Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack 8 6 2 0 75.0%
Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Classical Variation 7 3 3 1 42.9%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 10 0
Losing 13 1
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