Erik Gravrok is a passionate chess player who enjoys the fast-paced thrill of blitz chess. Known for his strategic approach and a solid understanding of various chess openings, Erik has been active in online chess arenas since at least 2013. Despite occasional ups and downs in his chess journey, his love for the game and competitive spirit remain strong.
Playing Style & Strengths
Erik favors rapid and blitz formats, showcasing his skills in quick decision-making and tactical play. His average game lengths hover around 50 moves, reflecting a patient yet aggressive strategy. A comeback specialist with a 67% comeback rate, he thrives in challenging situations and often turns losing positions into wins.
Preferred time control: Blitz
Strong in endgames, frequently engaging in long battles
Frequently plays the Scandinavian Defense and Australian Defense with good success
Solid performance with both White and Black pieces
Opening Repertoire
Erik experiments with a variety of openings, favoring some less conventional choices that show his adventurous spirit on the board:
Scandinavian Defense — 64% win rate in Rapid games
Australian Defense — an impressive 71% win rate in Rapid
Caro-Kann Defense — strong and solid with 80% win rate
Amazon Attack and Barnes Defense — frequently tested in his matches
Likes to catch opponents off-guard with the Amar Gambit and Barnes Opening variations
Career Highlights & Stats
Peak Blitz rating: 978 (November 2013)
Peak Rapid rating: 1113 (January 2021)
Peak Bullet rating: 1331 (December 2013) — a sign that Erik can really fly when the clock ticks!
Longest winning streak: 7 games — a hot streak to be proud of
Strong resilience with a comeback rate over 67%, showing he never gives up easily
Known for keeping calm under pressure, despite a tilt factor of 12 — everyone has those moments!
Fun Facts
Erik's best time of day to play is early morning at 7 AM—perhaps his coffee-fueled tactics make the difference!
His win rate peaks impressively around 10 AM and late at night around 2-4 AM—night owl or early bird?
With a rather eclectic mix of openings and fearless gambits, his games are never boring to watch.
Often faces the opponent "marteij" the most, with a challenging rivalry (27.6% win rate).
