Gerardo Lopez

Gerardo Lopez - aka nosejojiy

Meet Gerardo Lopez, a daring Rapid chess enthusiast whose gameplay narrative is sprinkled with tactical surprises, brave gambits, and (sometimes) graceful resignations. Known in the chess circles as nosejojiy, Gerardo has proven to be both a formidable opponent and an unpredictable force at the board.

Rating Rollercoaster 🎢

Gerardo’s peak Rapid rating zoomed up to an impressive 697 in September 2023, showcasing moments of pure brilliance. Since then, his ratings have seen ups and downs, with around 300+ being his more typical neighborhood during 2024-2025. His Blitz adventures are fewer but no less colorful, peaking at 100.

Opening Style & Favorites

A fan of less trodden paths, Gerardo often employs the Alekhine’s Defense with great success—boasting a cool 71.43% win rate in Rapid! Other go-to openings include the Nimzowitsch Defense (42.11% wins) and the Queen's Pawn Opening (66.67% wins). Humble in victory but furious in defeat, he’s not shy to experiment with tricky gambits.

Style and Strategy

Ever the strategist, Gerardo’s games typically stretch over 50 moves when winning — patience is his middle name. Despite an occasional early resignation rate of about 9%, he’s notorious for comebacks, boasting a 65.38% comeback rate. When the chips are down, he fights back fiercely, turning losing positions into surprising victories.

Notable Match Highlights

Gerardo's most recent shining moment was a lightning victory on May 28, 2025 against aidan54548. Utilizing the King's Pawn Opening - King's Knight Variation, he swiftly dismantled his opponent’s defenses in a 8-move tactical masterpiece.

Opponents Beware!

With a warroom full of stats, Gerardo has clocked a 100% win rate against several foes such as aidan54548, basith_mohamed_420, xplashx, yerkebulan987, and many more. But don't get too cocky—players like 1abdulazizbek, tr4um, and andrezeni have managed to break his streaks.

Fun Facts & Psychological Quirks

• Best playing hours? Midnight streaks at 11 PM sharpen his wit—he boasts perfect (100%) win rates in the 21:00, 22:00, and 23:00 hours.
• His tilt factor is a humble 7, meaning he sometimes moans into his knight after a loss but bounces back quickly.
• Has a slightly better Black win rate (42.86%) than White (41.67%), proving he can tango equally well on defense.

In Summary

Gerardo Lopez isn’t just a chess player; he’s a chess adventurer. Each game is a journey, with beautiful opening variations, tactical fireworks, and unforgettable endgames. Whether winning by checkmate, resignation, or sometimes just resigning to fate (but mostly not!), he embodies the true spirit of the game: learning, laughing, and outsmarting.

"Chess is life, and sometimes you just have to sacrifice that bishop you loved so much."