Overview
Gouki (Tokido-A) is a Blitz specialist with a deep taste for flank openings and long, tactical battles. Most of Gouki's recorded play is in Blitz where the player has logged thousands of games and carved out a reputation for strong comebacks and durable endgame technique.
- Preferred time control - Blitz
- Total recorded Blitz results - Wins: 2751, Losses: 2221, Draws: 414
- Peak Blitz rating - 2610 (2022-12-03) achieved in late 2022
- Rating trend preview -
Playing Style
Gouki favors long, strategic fights. Games often go deep into the endgame and show a willingness to grind for small advantages rather than gamble early. At the same time Gouki has a knack for dramatic turnarounds.
- Endgame frequency - high (about 84 percent)
- Average moves per win - about 75 moves; per loss - about 79 moves
- Average first capture - move 9
- Comeback ability - very strong, with an 86 percent comeback rate
- Early resignation rate - 0.32 (occasionally fast concessions)
- Win rate as White - 54.24 percent; as Black - 47.87 percent
Openings and Repertoire
Gouki loves flank systems. The English Opening and related setups dominate the White repertoire, while Modern and Sicilian ideas appear often as Black. This player mixes solid positional plans with sudden tactical shots.
- Favorite first moves - c4 and g3 are used heavily; 2021 saw many c4 and g3 starts
- Top White lines - English Opening and English Opening: Drill Variation (strong win rate from the White side)
- Top Black lines - Modern and many Sicilian flavors
- Notable opening results:
- English Opening - 188 games, win rate about 61.2 percent
- English Opening: Drill Variation - 319 games, win rate about 58.9 percent
- Modern (as Black) - 324 games, nearly 50 percent win rate
- Explore terms - English Opening and Modern
Streaks and Opponents
Gouki has seen lengthy hot streaks and cold spells. The player can go on extended runs of wins and also suffers periodic losing stretches, but usually bounces back quickly.
- Longest winning streak - 12 games
- Current winning streak - 3 games
- Longest losing streak - 11 games
- Most-played opponents - sanju_1996d-incative, ufish, tomescuv and others
- Sample opponent profiles - xxx xxx and Sanjeev Mishra
Schedule, Tendencies and Psychology
Gouki performs best in the evening. There are clear hourly patterns to exploit if you want to catch this player cold or at peak form.
- Best time of day to play - around 21:00
- Strong hourly pockets - 6:00, 11:00, 19:00 and late evening
- Win rate by day - generally steady; midweek and weekends all solid
- Tilt factor - moderate (11). Gouki recovers quickly from setbacks
Fun Facts and Sample Game
Gouki is equal parts grinder and opportunist. Expect long manoeuvring phases, a queen that checks a lot, and the occasional last-minute tactical flourish.
- Most common checking piece - Queen
- High-pressure trait - wins many games after losing material at least once
- Want a sample match - View a classic Gouki vs ufish Blitz game
- More on peak play - 2610 (2022-12-03)