Rick GC: The FIDE Master with a Bullet Flair
Known in the chess world as rikchessmx, Rick GC is a formidable FIDE Master who’s mastered the art of rapid-fire chess and strategic elegance. Holding the esteemed title of FIDE Master, Rick has spent countless hours on the battlefield of 64 squares, where moves fly faster than you can say “checkmate.”
Lightning Fast and Formidable
Rick’s favorite time control? Bullet! If you blink, you might miss a move — or an entire game. With a peak Bullet rating soaring up to 2278 in October 2024 and an even more dazzling Blitz peak at 2492 as of March 2025, Rick’s ability to calculate at lightning speed is borderline supernatural. Rapid games? Oh, that’s just a warm-up with a peak of 2483.
Style & Strategy
- Average moves per win: 66.5 – because slow and steady doesn't win this race.
- Average moves per loss: 76.4 – even in defeat, Rick’s games are a marathon of tactics and persistence.
- Early resignations are rare, but you might find one or two when realize the smoke on the horizon is much too thick to navigate. (Early resignation rate around 0.47%)
- Endgames are Rick’s playground, making an impressive 81.5% of games reach this phase. When it comes to the final push, they don’t just play—they dominate.
Opening Repertoire
Rick favors solid, complex lines like the Scandinavian Defense (frequent variations of the Mieses-Kotrc), where his win rates hover around a respectable 40-44%. When in Blitz, the Sicilian Defense and Caro-Kann dance into the spotlight, showcasing his attacking zest with lines like the Najdorf Amsterdam and the Dragon Levenfish Variation, boasting win rates consistently over 50%. But don’t let him fool you with charm—his love for less common openings like the Van't Kruijs Opening and the Old Benoni Defense keep opponents on their toes.
Stats That Tell the Tale
- Total Bullet wins: 4,164 battles hard-fought and won.
- Total Blitz wins: 3,148 games packed with energy and grit.
- Tight losses? Patience is key: win rate after losing a piece sits at a solid 40.5%, testament to Rick’s famous comebacks (comeback rate 85.1% – they just don’t know when to quit!).
- Psychologically, Rick is tough — with a moderate tilt factor of 24, which means even if things get tricky, they mostly keep their cool.
Rivalries and Recent Battles
Rick’s chronicled duels include many rematches and rivalries, with most-played opponents like shirovin (44 games, nearly 80% win rate), carlmagnuson, and danielnaroditsky, where Jimmy has shown he’s no pushover, tussling against some of the best in the business.
Latest Victory: A Taste of Mastery
In a recent battle, Rick took pawn and glory with style, winning by checkmate in a thrilling encounter featuring the beloved Caro-Kann Defense. The game lasted 30 moves and was a showcase of strategy and tactical finesse—proof that Rick’s skills keep growing sharper by the game.