Gellert Karacsonyi IM

Gellert Karacsonyi

International Master of the Royal Game

Meet Gellert Karacsonyi, an International Master crowned by the prestigious FIDE, who has been battling the 64 squares with style, strategy, and just the right touch of calculated madness. With a journey that started before most of us knew how to do a basic knight fork, Gellert has steadily climbed the ranks and outwitted countless challengers across Blitz, Bullet, Rapid, and Daily formats.

Chess Credentials & Style

Gellert’s peak ratings are nothing short of spectacular: a Blitz high of 2905 and a Bullet zenith of 2909 – numbers that would make even some Grandmasters break a sweat. His Rapid rating peaked at 2634 and Daily at 2307, proving his versatility across time controls. He's known for throwing down the gauntlet most impressively in Blitz, wielding a winning rate around 54.6% with his favorite opening shrouded in secrecy – a true chess enigma!

The Winning Streak

Patience may be a virtue, but streaks are Gellert's forte. His longest winning streak stands at a jaw-dropping 49 games, and currently, he's riding high with a 17-win streak. Opponents beware — when Karacsonyi’s on fire, even the nimblest of grandmasters might find themselves short of breath!

Playing Tendencies

Known for a rapid yet thoughtful approach, Gellert loves the endgame – indulging in them almost 80% of the time, which speaks to his love for grinding out wins and outsmarting opponents in the trenches. With an average of nearly 80 moves per win, patience mixed with tactical awareness is his recipe. Notorious for bouncing back, he has an impressive comeback rate of over 86%, showing his resilience even when the odds are against him.

Opponents & Rivalries

Gellert has faced thousands, but a few have kept him on his toes. His most battled adversary is judit002 with 241 games — talk about a heated rivalry in bits and bytes. While some opponents have faced a clean sweep, others have extracted a smidge of revenge. His psychological game is so strong, he tends to perform best in the morning hours, especially around 9 AM — perfect for that fresh mind and sharp coffee.

Recent Victory Highlight

On June 3rd, 2025, Gellert showcased his strategic prowess in a swift game against "hatarozot" using the Pirc Defense. The match ended by resignation in just 45 moves, reflecting Gellert’s ability to press home an advantage and drain the soul out of his opponents’ defenses.

Fun Fact

Despite his serious skills, Gellert’s losses are rare occasions where even the best unravel — though when they do, expect him to learn quickly, come back stronger, and probably crack a sly grin while doing so. With a low tilt factor of 10, he keeps his cool better than most calm cats.