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.”
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
- Before finalizing your move, always ask yourself: "Is my king safe?" and "What threats does my opponent have?"
- In openings, aim to complete development quickly and castle early to ensure safety.
- Solve tactical puzzles daily; this rapidly improves calculation and spotting tactics in games.
- Review your losses to understand critical mistakes and try to find better moves or plans for those situations.
- 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.
Feel free to share more games or specific positions you'd like to analyze together.
🆚 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 |
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 |