Gorogly

Meet Gorogly (aka kustoyny) – The Bullet and Blitz Wizard of the Chessboard

Once upon a 64-square battlefield, Gorogly emerged not just as a chess player, but as a tactical sorcerer weaving magic in both Bullet and Blitz games. Known online as kustoyny, this player boasts peak ratings that would make grandmasters raise an eyebrow: 2629 in Blitz (December 2018) and a fierce 2519 in Bullet (November 2017).

Rating Rollercoaster & Playing Style

Starting with a bullet rating that catapulted from the high 1900s to over 2500 within months in late 2017, Gorogly’s chess journey is a testimony to rapid improvement—and a fierce competitive spirit. With an early resignation rate of just under 1% (that's right, quitting before the inevitable is simply not in their DNA), and an astonishing 81.72% frequency of endgame play, this player prefers to settle matters thoughtfully at the tail end of battles.

Not afraid to grind a match for nearly 77 moves per win, Gorogly has the patience of a saint—and then some! Losing streaks can creep in (up to 7 in a row), but comebacks are practically a signature move with a near 90% comeback success rate. Tilt factor? A humbling 7 —even the best have their off days.

Favorite Openings and Strategies

Gorogly loves a good Kings Indian Attack in bullet, boasting an impressive 80% win rate in its French variation and a solid preference for the Reti Opening and Sicilian Defense. In blitz, the Sicilian Defense Open Najdorf Variation takes center stage, with nearly 49% win rate over 43 games—a battlefield where dozens of pieces fly like lightning bolts. The Kings Indian Defense Fianchetto Yugoslav Kavalek Bronstein Larsen Defense is another favorite, showing 62.5% wins in 16 clashes—because nothing says "serious" like a tongue-twisting opening name.

Most Played Opponents & Rivals

Gorogly's nemesis list includes mischuk_d (18 times faced), maitreia (15 games), and yosephtaher (13 games). Sometimes, even the best have nemeses—they have held their ground with mixed success, mastering some enemies and learning lessons from others.

Peak Moments & Trivia

Did you know Gorogly’s best time to unleash moves is at 23:00? Late-night tactics clearly work wonders! Also, when playing with the Black pieces, this player hardly ever minds going second, sporting a healthy 50%+ win rate. An impressive 100% storybook victory rate against several opponents such as gm_chesstosterone and tankbox69 prove that sometimes, chess is a game of personalities—and Gorogly clearly has theirs.

The Latest Battle

In the thrilling latest encounter against adam657 on April 18, 2019, Gorogly played the black pieces with a cool precision leading to a spectacular checkmate finish. The position was tense, the clock was ticking, but as the final move landed, it was clear: victory belonged to kustoyny. Check out the details of the game here – pure chess poetry!

Why Watch This Space?

Always ready to try new openings, sometimes switching fascinating lines in mid-game, Gorogly is a dynamic force on the online chess battlefield. Whether they’re calmly navigating complex endgames or blitzing through with bullet speed, this player’s resourcefulness and tenacity make them someone to watch—and maybe try to beat!

“Chess is 99% tactics,” they say. Judging by Gorogly's comeback and win rates, it might actually be 110%.