Gabriel Ferré - The Relentless Strategist of the Digital Board
Known online as larogeta, Gabriel Ferré is a chess enthusiast whose journey reads like a thrilling novel of peaks, pitfalls, and pure tactical grit. Starting with a bullet rating crossing the 1000 mark as early as March 2021, Gabriel has shown resilience in climbing the chaotic mountain of online chess ratings. While current ratings hover around the 390s for bullet and blitz, and mid-500s for rapid games in mid-2025, his passion for the game shines brighter than any numerical figure could suggest.
Playing Style & Stats
With a penchant for the Queen’s Pawn Opening in various thrilling variations and an affinity for the Scandinavian Defense, Gabriel isn’t afraid to challenge orthodoxy. His favorite move? Time management — winning several games by clock, as his last victory involved a nail-biting time win in a queen's pawn battle.
Despite enduring streaks of tough losses (his longest losing streak ties his best winning streak at 8 games), Gabriel maintains a robust comeback rate of over 75%, proving he’s not just fighting the pawns but also the mental chess of resilience.
Strengths
- Endgame wizardry: Nearly half of his games see him in the endgame trenches, showing his love for battles when pieces have been traded and precision reigns.
- Tactical Genius: A win rate of 41% after losing a piece attests to his razor-sharp defensive tactics and opportunistic counterplay.
- Early riser advantage: Plays his best games around 5 AM — clearly, the early bird gets the checkmate!
Fun Facts
Gabriel’s games often turn into epic narratives, sometimes ending not by checkmate, but by the clock — a favorite tool in his arsenal to unsettle opponents. His record against some opponents is legendary, boasting a 100% win rate against a fascinating roster of challengers like lovesmegma, spaghetor, and cheli97. On the flip side, he’s learned humility from others, with zero wins against tough nuts like 79tequa and abdulbakialp, fueling his desire to return stronger.
Recent Battle Highlights
In one of his latest victories, Gabriel navigated the Queen’s Pawn Opening with the finesse of a grandmaster, combining calm development with sharp counterattacks that left his opponent scrambling for time. Conversely, his recent losses show steely competition, reminding us that every defeat is just another step in the chess pilgrimage.
Summary
Gabriel Ferré is not just a player; he's a story — one of grit, growth, and the occasional ticking clock drama. Whether he’s battling in bullet blizzards or plotting grand designs in rapid games, his name echoes across the chessboards of the internet as a testament to perseverance, strategic curiosity, and the whimsical beauty of chess itself.
