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Samuel Gomes

Username: polgarataca

Playing Since: 2011-11-15 (Inactive)

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Blitz: 2229
79W / 44L / 13D
Bullet: 2032
27337W / 25865L / 2398D

Overview

Samuel Gomes is an energetic online chess player and Blitz specialist who grinds out wins with a mix of cheeky opening choices and stubborn endgame play. He’s amassed an enormous Bullet volume but prefers the high-octane feel of Blitz — fast decisions, faster thrills. SEO keywords: Samuel Gomes chess, Blitz specialist, Amar Gambit, online chess profile.

  • Preferred time control: Blitz — quick reflexes, quick sacrifices.
  • Favored first move: g3 — a perennial fan of early fianchettos.
  • Known for: resilience in long games and a knack for tactical comebacks.

Playing Style

Samuel mixes creativity with endurance. He often steers positions toward long, technical endgames where his patience and practical play shine. Don’t be fooled by occasional wild gambits — he’s happy to trade fireworks for a grinding win later on.

  • Endgame frequency: high — many games survive into the deep endgame.
  • Avg moves per win: ~75 — he rarely settles for short draws.
  • Comeback rate: strong — excellent at turning around worse positions.

Openings & Repertoire

Samuel enjoys offbeat and flexible systems that create imbalanced play. He often surprises opponents with the Amar Gambit and keeps a solid Caro-Kann toolkit for quieter, technical battles.

  • Signature weapon: Amar Gambit — chaos with purpose, especially in Bullet.
  • Reliable choice: Caro-Kann Defense (Exchange and Karpov ideas appear regularly).
  • Also plays: London System ideas, Amazon Attack trips, and occasional sidesteps to unsettle prep.

Memorable Opponents & Head‑to‑Head

Samuel has regular online rivalries that produce spicy repeat matchups.

  • tekenis — 42–25–4 (W–L–D). (tekenis)
  • felkrajcar — 32–24–2 — many close fights.
  • merkurjesus — 24–29–1 — tactical, swingy battles.
  • palimpsesty — 27–26–0 — essentially a coin‑flip derby.
  • crisfex957 — 27–22–2 — a reliable recurring opponent.

Timeline & Milestones

Samuel’s years of steady Blitz improvement and a huge Bullet workload underpin his profile. He’s recorded long streaks (both winning and losing) and remains a dangerous opponent at peak hours.

  • Notable streaks: longest winning streak 14 games; longest losing streak 12 games.
  • Best playing hour: typically late afternoon (around 16:00) — his prime time.
  • Experience: extremely high Bullet volume; serious Blitz focus and success.
Blitz Rating20212023202522292175YearBlitz Rating

Notable Game (Interactive)

A tiny, sharp example of Samuel’s willingness to strike early when the opportunity appears. Replay friendly — quick and decisive.

Comment: A cheeky tactical finish — not typical of his longer games, but shows he can switch gears and hunt mates when blitzed.

Statistics Snapshot & SEO Keywords

Quick performance anchors for discovery: "Samuel Gomes chess", "Blitz specialist", "Amar Gambit player", "online Bullet grinder". Useful at-a-glance facts below.

  • Blitz record sample: notable positive win-rate in faster formats and consistent peak performance in 2025.
  • Bullet activity: massive game count over many years — a true Bullet grinder.
  • Average decisive length: ~72–74 moves — most games are full battles.
  • Preferred first move by frequency: g3 — a defining opening quirk.
2278 (2025-07-19)

Fun Facts

  • Samuel’s go‑to move g3 appears so often you might suspect he’s a fan of hedgehogs (in chess form).
  • He has a remarkable comeback temperament — expect trickery even when the scoreboard looks bleak.
  • If you catch him at 16:00, bring your A‑game — he’s statistically at his best then.

🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
tekenis 42W / 25L / 4D View Games
felkrajcar 32W / 24L / 2D View Games
merkurjesus 24W / 29L / 1D View Games
palimpsesty 27W / 26L / 0D View Games
crisfex957 27W / 22L / 2D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2032 2229
2024 2154
2023 1957 2175
2022 2016
2021 1950 2217
2011 1731 1805
Rating by Year20112021202220232024202522291731YearRatingBulletBlitz

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 2701W / 2275L / 252D 2225W / 2763L / 213D 74.0
2024 1551W / 1303L / 115D 1311W / 1531L / 127D 73.2
2023 4199W / 3524L / 340D 3803W / 3937L / 336D 72.8
2022 5248W / 4267L / 458D 4651W / 4876L / 432D 73.6
2021 814W / 682L / 59D 757W / 716L / 71D 72.9
2011 102W / 46L / 7D 104W / 48L / 3D 68.7

Openings: Most Played

Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amar Gambit 29639 15382 12969 1288 51.9%
Caro-Kann Defense 7212 3204 3735 273 44.4%
Caro-Kann Defense: Karpov Variation 2328 1084 1147 97 46.6%
Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation 2261 1117 1040 104 49.4%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 1394 658 669 67 47.2%
Slav Defense 1282 581 657 44 45.3%
Amazon Attack 1087 526 505 56 48.4%
Gruenfeld: 5.e3 O-O 765 380 356 29 49.7%
Australian Defense 757 296 422 39 39.1%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 714 357 336 21 50.0%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amar Gambit 36 19 10 7 52.8%
Caro-Kann Defense 18 10 7 1 55.6%
Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation 10 7 3 0 70.0%
Caro-Kann Defense: Karpov Variation 6 1 4 1 16.7%
Amazon Attack 6 1 3 2 16.7%
Philidor Defense 6 5 1 0 83.3%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 4 1 3 0 25.0%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation 4 3 1 0 75.0%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 4 2 1 1 50.0%
Döry Defense 3 2 1 0 66.7%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 14 1
Losing 12 0
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