Profile Summary: vexgorilla
Meet vexgorilla, a relentless chess battler whose rating graph looks like an epic thriller rather than a gentle climb. Peaking at an impressive Rapid rating of 1052 in early 2025, vexgorilla has proven to be a rapid-fire tactician with a flair for the dramatic comeback — boasting an 81% comeback rate when the chips are down.
While the Blitz and Bullet realms have seen some rollercoaster moments (with Blitz highs touching 905), vexgorilla tends to savor the long game—where the average winning game lasts around 55 moves. This strategic patience pays off in the Rapid format, where the player has skillfully amassed over 900 wins and an impressive win rate near 53%, often outfoxing opponents with classic openings like the Scandinavian Defense and the Accelerated London System.
Playing style? Oh, it’s a blend of resilience and a dash of unpredictability. Though early resignation creeps in at a modest 8.5%, the endgame is vexgorilla’s playground, with over half of the games reaching this thrilling phase. When losing a piece, don’t count this gorilla out—the win rate after losing material sits at a respectable 46%, proving that perseverance is key. But beware the tilt factor of 13, a gentle reminder that even the fiercest primates have their off days.
Funny story: vexgorilla's latest win was a crafty game against michaelrahardyan in the Caro-Kann Defense, culminating in a queen promotion that would make any chess coach proud. The match ended with a victory on time—because a true chess gorilla knows how to balance brain and clock pressure. On the flip side, even the mightiest get checkmated — as seen in a recent encounter where SuperGm1988 delivered a swift Sicilian Defense blow.
When it comes to social dynamics on the virtual board, vexgorilla enjoys quite the popularity contest. With a fan club of frequent opponents and a notable 100% win rate against many, including the likes of hamziy and geethakomara2, this player’s presence is felt and respected.
Choose your battleground wisely if you face vexgorilla: evenings around 9 PM are their “prime-time,” boasting a peak win percentage; and if you thought blitz or bullet would rattle this gorilla, think again—each time control brings its own flavor of excitement.
In short, vexgorilla is a fierce, strategic, and somewhat unpredictable chess player who combines gritty comebacks, a love for deep endgames, and a penchant for openings that keep opponents constantly guessing. If you see this username across the tournament brackets, prepare for a match full of cunning moves and plenty of gorilla-like tenacity!
