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tangy_gorgon

Playing Since: 2023-05-25 (Inactive)

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Rapid: 1072
59W / 25L / 2D
Blitz: 254
159W / 175L / 8D
Bullet: 313
4W / 6L / 2D

About tangy_gorgon

Meet tangy_gorgon, a fearless chess enthusiast whose blitz and rapid adventures are anything but bland! With a blitz rating that’s seen highs of 564 and a rapid peak flirting around 1174, tangy_gorgon proves that slow and steady sometimes takes a coffee break.

This player embodies the spirit of perseverance and surprise — boasting an impressive comeback rate of 57.66%, with a nearly mythical ability to win games even after losing a piece (a perfect 100% win rate in such scenarios!). Clearly, when tangy_gorgon says "game on," they're ready to turn the tides swiftly and unexpectedly.

Their style? A blend of patience and flair: an average winning game clocks in at about 45 moves, but losses tend to drag on longer—because who doesn’t love a dramatic finish? They tend to prefer White, where their win rate edges slightly higher at 53.67%, but Black is no slouch either with a respectable 47.3% success.

Not just about numbers, tangy_gorgon enjoys puzzling out opponents with a secret weapon opening strategy, dominating rapid with a win rate over 68%. They’re capable of an 11-game winning streak and continue to ride a sweet 3-game winning run, showing they're no stranger to momentum.

Fun fact: tangy_gorgon's best hours for chess magic are late evenings with 14:00, 20:00, and even the mystical 8:00 AM showing 100% win rates in some time slots — early birds and night owls beware!

Beware when facing tangy_gorgon – their tilt factor is low (only 9), but don’t confuse calm for weakness. Their knack for clinching wins in tough moments, especially after setbacks, means every game is a rollercoaster. They might resign early only about 4% of the time, preferring instead to battle through the endgame, which they engage nearly 44% of the time.

Opponents like corvetteguy95, blnk33, and rwu921 have learned the hard way that 100% win rate against them isn’t just a fluke.

All in all, tangy_gorgon isn’t just playing chess – they’re sculpting it into a personal saga filled with comebacks, tricky tactics, and just enough tang to keep rivalries spicy.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
alegut 1W / 1L / 0D View Games
chavars19 1W / 1L / 0D View Games
Idney Favero 2W / 0L / 0D View Games
mehdi_135 2W / 0L / 0D View Games
sahrul_ramadani07 1W / 1L / 0D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 313 254
2024 291 284 1072
2023 507 451 1152
Rating by Year2023202420251152254YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 26W / 24L / 1D 23W / 28L / 1D 45.4
2024 49W / 56L / 2D 47W / 57L / 5D 49.6
2023 42W / 16L / 2D 35W / 25L / 1D 53.4

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 342 159 175 8 46.5%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 12 4 6 2 33.3%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 86 59 25 2 68.6%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 11 3
Losing 9 0
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