monksgil1

About monksgil1

Meet monksgil1, a rapid-fire tactician who thrives in the realm of Rapid chess. With a peak rapid rating of 575 (achieved on June 7, 2025), this player shows a steady climb from humble beginnings—starting the year at around 227 and catapulting to over 540 in just a few months! Whether playing white or black, monksgil1 holds an almost equal grip on victory, boasting a white win rate just over 50% and a close 48% from the black side.

Playing Style & Stats

• Playing Preference: Rapid chess is the kingdom of monksgil1, while Blitz and Bullet remain a bit more adventurous with fluctuating ratings.
• Win-Loss-Draw Record: A seasoned warrior in Rapid games with 514 wins vs. 486 losses and 30 draws, plus modest experience in Blitz and Bullet.
• Favorite Openings: Loves the classic King's Pawn Opening and its King's Knight Variation, with win rates above 48% and 55% respectively. Also fond of the Bishop's Opening and some spicy participation in the Philidor Defense and Van 't Kruijs Opening.
• Tactical prowess: Known for a comeback rate over 61%, monksgil1 isn’t one to give up easily. But beware if a piece is lost—winning afterward is challenging at just 42% success.

Psychological Quirks

With a tilt factor of 9, monksgil1 has some human moments, but the best time to strike when they're on form is at 11:00 AM—unless you’re a morning person who likes to exploit openings at 7 or 8 AM, which might be a risky gamble!

Recent Memorable Games

The latest victory was a swift checkmate on June 8, 2025, proving that monksgil1 still knows how to put the opponent in a pincer. Not afraid to assault early (mean first capture happens around move 6), the games tend to last around 40 moves, a nice blend of patience and speed.

Fun fact: longest winning streak of 13 games shows monksgil1 can go beast mode when the stars align. The longest losing streak? Only 9 – because even monks have bad days!

Player Personality & Style Summary

"Early resignations in about 15% of games suggest that monksgil1 knows when to fold – but that’s just smart energy management. Tactical, resilient, and a fan of classical openings, this player is like the calm monk who suddenly unleashes a flurry of moves that leaves opponents reeling."

Trivia

• Enjoys the King's Pawn Opening so much, it’s almost a signature move – over 300 rapid games started this way.
• Has a nearly 100% win record against several opponents, including juju33290b and t1m121212, making these their favorite victims.
• Known to have a knack for executing the Van 't Kruijs Opening successfully.

Watch Out For!

If you face monksgil1 online, be prepared for a rapid assault peppered with sharp opening theory, especially in Rapid time controls. Their mix of early aggression and stubbornness in endgames makes them a tricky adversary—plus they might resign early if the chips are down, saving their energy for the next battle.

Ready to take them on? Remember, patience and precision are your best friends here!

Performance Chart

Rating evolution over recent months:

Signature Game Spotlight

Check out a spectacular recent victory by monksgil1, winning by checkmate (Game on June 8, 2025):