Fabian Gast (aka pixxel7)
Meet Fabian Gast, the chess enthusiast who proves that winning isn’t everything—sometimes it’s the journey through opening gambits, blunders, and epic comebacks that counts. Known on the boards as pixxel7, Fabian’s rated journey peaks at a respectable rapid rating of 1442 in early 2021, with flashes of brilliance in daily chess hitting 1328. While the blitz rating has danced around 1000–1100, it’s evident Fabian enjoys a good ride through the clock’s sands.
Career Highlights & Style
Fabian’s games often tell stories of tactical rollercoasters—displaying a comeback win rate of 66.67%, proving resilience is his middle name (well, maybe not literally). He plays with an adventurous spirit, having employed openings like the Scotch Game, Ruy Lopez Old Steinitz, and even the classic Caro-Kann Defense, with a few 100% win rates in select openings (take that, skeptics!).
Stats & Quirks
- Win/Loss/Draw: Rapid (6/9/1), Blitz (1/3/0), Daily (2/0/0)
- Longest Winning Streak: 3 games — because Fabian knows good things come in threes.
- Longest Losing Streak: 4 games — hey, every king has its rough days.
- Average Game Length: Wins take about 59 moves; losses stretch a bit longer, averaging 62 moves — Fabian clearly drags out fights for dramatic effect.
- Favorite Time to Play: Around 3 PM — studies show this is when brains are most mischievous and queens are most aggressive.
- Psychology: Has a tilt factor of 4 (somewhere between mild irritation and “I need coffee”), but bounces back like a true chess warrior.
Notable Recent Duel
On April 9th, 2025, Fabian orchestrated a crafty victory against 12Kazowie with the Scotch Game. After tenacious maneuvering and some knightly antics, Fabian’s opponent resigned in a fiery battle reaching move 41. Witness the magic here.
While losses happen (even the best have to bow sometimes), Fabian’s tenacity and unique flair keep the chess community on its toes. Whether it’s a dubious gambit or a quiet endgame squeeze, pixxel7’s games are never dull — expect the unexpected, and maybe a cheeky blunder or two.
In a world obsessed with immediate results, Fabian Gast reminds us it’s the pixels in the game—and the spirit behind the pieces—that truly matter.
