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Gaspard Mashala FM

Username: MunduYungi

Location: Lubumbashi

Playing Since: 2020-07-19 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟♟♟

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Rapid: 2296
461W / 45L / 16D
Blitz: 2171
1411W / 623L / 60D
Bullet: 1951
1399W / 1337L / 38D

Gaspard Mashala (aka MunduYungi)

Title: FIDE Master

Meet Gaspard Mashala, a chess virtuoso who doesn’t just play the game — they dance through the battlefield of 64 squares with the grace of a grandmaster and the cunning of a fox. Known online by the catchy alias MunduYungi, Gaspard has steadily climbed the ranks and earned the prestigious FIDE Master title. Not bad for someone who can juggle openings as well as they juggle their coffee cup during those marathon blitz sessions.

Rating & Performance Highlights

  • Peak Blitz Rating: 2178 (May 2025) – Faster than you can say "checkmate!"
  • Peak Rapid Rating: 2274 (May 2025) – The tempo slider’s best friend
  • Peak Bullet Rating: 1806 (May 2025) – Lightning-fast reflexes meet strategic genius

Playing Style

Gaspard is known for their persistent endgame prowess, with over 70% endgame frequency, showing patience where others panic. With a current winning streak of 3 games and a legendary longest streak of 52, this is one player who knows how to ride the wave of momentum. White, black – it doesn’t matter; Gaspard wins roughly 71% of their games regardless of color. Resignation? Rare, only about 2% early surrenders—clearly determined to push every position to its limits.

Opening Arsenal

The secret weapons in their opening repertoire include the Owens Defense and the Caro-Kann Defense Two Knights Attack, where they boast win rates north of 60%, sometimes cracking 80% in rapid! Not afraid to experiment, Gaspard blends classical lines with solid strategies like the French Defense Steinitz Attack and the Italian Game Two Knights. Opponents beware: they can surprise you with a timely Reti Opening Queenside Fianchetto or a sly Sicilian Defense French Variation.

Blitz & Bullet Stats

In blitz, Gaspard has played a whopping 1,978 games with a very respectable record: 1346 wins, 577 losses, and 55 draws. Bullet fans aren’t left out either, with over 670 battles fought and nearly double the wins to losses ratio. Need to watch the clock? Gaspard certainly does — with 1,158 wins and 1,144 losses when games ended on time, proving they can handle pressure without losing their cool.

Psychology & Quirks

Known for a tilt factor of just 10 (practically stoic for online blitz), Gaspard shines brightest during late evening matches and the magical 21:00 hour — prime time for tactical fireworks and strategic wizardry. But beware a tired opponent: Gaspard’s comeback rate is a striking 71%, and their win rate after losing a piece stands tall at 67%, making them the Houdini of the chessboard.

Recent Matches Snapshot

Gaspard’s recent wins include impressive victories over strong players, employing crafty time management and sharp openings such as the Caro-Kann Defense Advance and the Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack. Even in losses, the fights are fierce and instructive, including battles where Gaspard met checkmate gracefully but with style.

Why Follow Gaspard?

From ruthless blitz clashes to steady rapid duels, Gaspard Mashala AKA MunduYungi is a force to be reckoned with, blending club-level grit with serious skill. Whether you're aspiring to master quick tactical battles or slow-burning positional fights, Gaspard's journey promises inspiration, occasional humor, and the thrill of chess played by a true enthusiast who’s as passionate about improvement as they are about winning.

“In a world full of pawns, be a Gaspard.”


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Chess Improvement Feedback for Gaspard Mashala

First of all, great job on your recent games! I can see you are actively applying different strategies and getting valuable experience. To help you continue progressing, here’s some constructive feedback based on your recent play:

Strengths

  • Opening Knowledge: You have been consistently playing sound openings such as the Caro-Kann and Nimzowitsch-Larsen Attack, showing good preparation and understanding of key plans in these lines.
  • Active Piece Play: Your games show you are adept at activating your pieces, especially knights and rooks, and creating tactical opportunities.
  • Time Management: You generally maintain a steady pace, which is crucial in longer time controls like 3+2 games.

Areas for Improvement

  • King Safety: In some games, you moved your king early (e.g. Kd2) or delayed castling, which might expose your king to attacks or lose the right to castle comfortably. Try to castle early and keep your king safe behind a solid pawn structure.
  • Handling Opponent Pressure: There are moments where your position came under heavy pressure, especially in the middlegame, leading to tactical threats against you. Practice identifying opponent threats early and look for active defensive resources or counterattacks.
  • Endgame Technique: Some of your lost games indicate chances to hold or improve your position in the endgame. Reviewing basic endgames, like king and pawn endings and rook endings, will boost your confidence in these phases.
  • Tactical Awareness: Occasionally, tactical accuracy resulted in mistakes or missed chances (e.g., hanging pieces or overlooked pins). Regular tactics training will help sharpen your pattern recognition.

Practical Tips

  1. Before finalizing your move, always ask yourself: "Is my king safe?" and "What threats does my opponent have?"
  2. In openings, aim to complete development quickly and castle early to ensure safety.
  3. Solve tactical puzzles daily; this rapidly improves calculation and spotting tactics in games.
  4. Review your losses to understand critical mistakes and try to find better moves or plans for those situations.
  5. Study key endgame principles and try to practice simple endgames against the computer or training partners.

Keep up the great work, Gaspard! Consistent practice and focus on these areas will lead to noticeable improvement.

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🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
claudioague62 1W / 0L / 0D View
stankostanko61 1W / 0L / 0D View
kolyanikolai219482 1W / 0L / 0D View
zugzuang15 1W / 0L / 0D View
sorry_mate10 19W / 2L / 0D View
maxbeze 2W / 1L / 0D View
makoniv 1W / 0L / 0D View
hani_elsaied 0W / 1L / 0D View
bg_phoenix 2W / 0L / 0D View
ahmed-toma1992 3W / 6L / 0D View
Most Played Opponents
josuekanda 114W / 24L / 7D View Games
nzajilukengu 114W / 19L / 4D View Games
gaetanmakuwa243 67W / 21L / 4D View Games
bulbosh90 59W / 21L / 2D View Games
19737830_jan 44W / 21L / 1D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 1754 2183 2300
2024 1603 1976 2245
2023 1411 2022 2063
2021 1110 1707 1915
2020 1409 1782
Rating by Year2020202120232024202523001110YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 668W / 633L / 17D 635W / 660L / 26D 65.3
2024 589W / 169L / 14D 611W / 150L / 24D 69.5
2023 366W / 155L / 10D 348W / 166L / 16D 65.6
2021 24W / 6L / 1D 15W / 12L / 0D 63.1
2020 14W / 7L / 0D 12W / 8L / 1D 64.7

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Barnes Defense 89 81 7 1 91.0%
Sicilian Defense 42 38 3 1 90.5%
Philidor Defense 33 31 2 0 93.9%
Caro-Kann Defense 32 30 1 1 93.8%
Amar Gambit 29 28 1 0 96.5%
French Defense 27 25 1 1 92.6%
Scandinavian Defense 21 19 2 0 90.5%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 21 19 0 2 90.5%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 14 13 1 0 92.9%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 13 12 1 0 92.3%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Barnes Defense 264 164 94 6 62.1%
Caro-Kann Defense 172 119 45 8 69.2%
Sicilian Defense 96 52 41 3 54.2%
French Defense 92 63 29 0 68.5%
Italian Game: Two Knights Defense 83 66 16 1 79.5%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation 80 49 28 3 61.2%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 80 61 18 1 76.2%
Scandinavian Defense 80 53 24 3 66.2%
Amar Gambit 63 47 14 2 74.6%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 62 52 7 3 83.9%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro-Kann Defense 503 238 260 5 47.3%
Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation 175 78 95 2 44.6%
Amar Gambit 155 72 82 1 46.5%
Barnes Defense 144 86 57 1 59.7%
Scandinavian Defense 125 68 57 0 54.4%
Sicilian Defense 107 49 56 2 45.8%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 105 65 39 1 61.9%
French Defense: Exchange Variation 85 45 40 0 52.9%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation 82 40 42 0 48.8%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 68 32 33 3 47.1%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 52 6
Losing 12 0
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