Harold Gall (aka lebigHgotze)
Meet Harold Gall, a chess enthusiast who dances skillfully on the 64 squares with a flair that's as unpredictable as his rating swings. Rated a respectable 544 in Rapid and a combative 320 in Blitz as of 2025, Harold proves that speed and strategy can coexist—especially when his fingers move faster than his brain sometimes wishes!
Playing Style & Personality
Known for a modest early resignation rate of about 12%, Harold prefers to fight tooth and nail, indulging in endgames over half the time he wins—because why quit when the board still holds drama? With an average of 58 moves per victory, patience is clearly part of his chess weaponry. His comeback rate is a staggering 72%, and after losing a piece, he wins 100% of the time. Yes, that's right: lose a piece, and Harold's mission to win becomes almost legendary. Opponents beware!
Favorite Openings
Harold has a strange affection for somewhat offbeat openings that cause headaches for his rivals. Blitz masters know him for wielding the Grob Gambit and Englund Gambit like secret weapons—undefeated in all games played with those openings in Blitz, boasting win rates of 64.7% and 66.6% respectively. In Rapid, his Scandinavian Defense reigns supreme with an 82% win rate, meaning he’s not afraid to throw caution to the wind early for long-term control.
The Stats
- Blitz Record: 163 Wins - 148 Losses - 18 Draws over 329 games
- Rapid Record: 107 Wins - 92 Losses - 12 Draws over 211 games
- Bullet Record: A speedy 15 Wins - 13 Losses - 5 Draws in 33 games
- Longest Winning Streak: 7 games — Harold once went on a hot streak that made even Magnus pause.
- Current Winning Streak: 2 games — The momentum is building.
Quirks & Psychological Notes
Harold’s tilt factor is a mild 7, so don’t expect grand dramatic meltdowns, but a loss can still sting a bit. He performs best mid-morning, with peak success around 11 AM (winning rate over 60%) and an almost superhuman 73% win rate between 3-4 AM (does he even sleep?). Like many chess warriors, his results dip during early morning hours, so maybe avoid challenging him before a strong cup of coffee.
Recent Performances
In a recent thrilling Blitz game, Harold (playing Black) delivered a swift checkmate using the Philidor Defense's 3.Bc4 line. Not one to rely on mere luck, this victory showcased sharp tactical awareness and timing worthy of a grandmaster... or at least a grand sense of humor.
In Conclusion
Harold Gall is that rare player who combines stubborn resilience with an adventurous opening repertoire, capable of snatching victories from the jaws of defeat and bringing unexpected gambits to the board. A worthy adversary with a surprising win record against many foes—just don't mention the Zukertort Chigorin Variation, where his bullet success is particularly impressive.
