Player Profile: gzyged
Meet gzyged, a Rapid and Blitz chess enthusiast navigating the battlefield of 64 squares with a blend of cunning, resilience, and a dash of unconventional flair. A player who doesn’t shy away from the Van’t Kruijs Opening (their absolute favorite), gzyged is as comfortable launching queens on daring early assaults as savoring the slow grind of an endgame.
Stats by the Numbers
- Rapid rating peaks impressively at 365 (May 2025), while Blitz flashes an equally fiery max of 432.
- With almost 800 Rapid games played, this warrior has fought to a nearly even score: 376 wins, 377 losses, and 44 draws — talk about grinding through battles!
- In Blitz, the sample is smaller but still fierce, with 1 win against 2 losses.
Opening Repertoire
The Van’t Kruijs Opening is basically gzyged’s opening pet — used in over 250 Rapid games, with a win rate teetering just under 48%. It’s like their comfort food on the chessboard, even if opponents have gotten wise and nearly matched wins and losses.
Other favorites include the Queen’s Pawn Horwitz Defense, French Defense with its various flavors, and the delightfully cheeky Mieses Opening, particularly the Reversed Rat Variation, where gzyged claims a strong 66.67% win rate.
Tactical Style & Psychology
Known for a 45.89% comeback rate, gzyged demonstrates an admirable fighting spirit when things get rough — though the win rate after losing a piece is a modest 35.89%, showing there’s room for growth when the chips are down. Also, their “early resignation rate” is a healthy 18.21%, proving they’re not afraid to cut losses early and come back stronger later.
Their tilt factor of 8 suggests some occasional frustration, but hey, who doesn’t get a little salty when a knight jumps where it shouldn’t?
Strategically, gzyged tends to play longer games when winning than losing — averaging about 51 moves per win versus 45 moves per loss, showing stamina and patience shine through their victories.
Peak Moments & Recent Battles
Among recent highlights, a rapid-fire victory against mulayyyy stands out — delivering a sharp checkmate in 7 moves using the classic Van’t Kruijs cheekiness. This game showcases their love for early queen adventures and tactical fireworks.
On the flip side, gzyged has had some tough days, like a recent loss where not even an early queen sortie could dodge swift resignation.
Fun Facts
- Best time of day to strike? According to the stats, playing at 2 a.m. is when gzyged is at their sharpest – the ultimate night owl champion.
- Known to have streaks as long as 9 wins and 8 losses, proving the rollercoaster ride of chess life is one gzyged rides with flair.
- Their favorite time to play is often on Saturdays, winning just over 52% of games played that day — weekend warrior indeed.
In short, gzyged is a player who embraces the joy of chess with a dash of humor and a strategic toolbox packed with brave openings and stubborn resistance. Whether it’s dazzling mates or trying to claw back from pieces down, gzyged keeps opponents guessing — and never boring.
