Chess Profile: gg why not (aka wateenonzin)
Meet gg why not, the virtuoso of the 64 squares, who dances with rooks and knights as if it’s a casual stroll in the park. Known to many by the enigmatic username wateenonzin, this player has crafted a reputation that’s as fierce as it is entertaining.
With a peak blitz rating soaring up to an astonishing 2720 in April 2024, gg why not isn’t just good—they're basically a chess titan lurking behind a cheeky pseudonym. And when the clock ticks down in blitz or bullet games, this master transforms into a tactical magician with a win rate north of 62% in blitz and an even more impressive 66% in bullet.
Legends speak of their longest winning streak—an eye-popping 89 games in a row—because who needs to breathe when you’re on fire? And currently, they're riding a hot streak with 17 consecutive wins, proving that “gg why not” is a daily mantra, not just an ironic username.
Their playing style is an intriguing blend of patience and precision. With an average of 76 moves per win and an 81% endgame frequency, it’s clear that gg why not loves a good tactical tussle right up to the final move—no quick checkmates or early surrenders here!
Psychology-wise, they have a tilt factor of 15, which suggests a healthy mix of fearless spirit and occasional frustration (hey, nobody’s perfect). Their best time to strike? Oddly enough, around 3 AM—when the world sleeps, and chess gods awaken.
Opening Repertoire
A master of secrecy—literally—gg why not’s top opening is “Top Secret.” While the exact moves remain under wraps, their stellar win rates speak for themselves. When employing the mysterious “Top Secret” approach, they dominate consistently across blitz, bullet, daily, and rapid formats.
Glorious Victories & Intense Battles
Whether it's winning by timely resignation or on time, gg why not’s recent games showcase their sharp strategic mind. For example, on May 13, 2024, they defeated DiyarKazim using a superb mix of tactical precision and endgame prowess, playing the King's Indian Attack like it was a walk in the botanical gardens.
Not all battles are won, of course. Their losses are often close and hard-fought, reminding us mere mortals that even grandmasters have their off days. But the resilience to bounce back is what truly defines their chess legend.
Fun Facts
- Has amassed over 31,000 blitz games with a dazzling ~62% win rate!
- A tactical comeback aficionado with an 85% comeback rate.
- Prefers to play and win in the wee hours of the night—a true creature of the midnight chess realm.
- Known for their patient endgames where pawns and knights tiptoe the fine line between draw and victory.
In summary, gg why not is the grandmaster who reminds us all to have fun while crushing the competition, all wrapped in an aura of mystery and humor. So, next time you lose to wateenonzin, just shrug and say, “gg, why not?”
What you’re doing well
- You show a willingness to engage in sharp, tactical lines in blitz. When calculations line up, you can seize initiative and put pressure on your opponent's king.
- Your openings with aggressive flyer-style ideas (such as the Dragon/Kan-oriented lines) often lead to dynamic middlegames where you can win material or create practical chances.
- You make active use of your pieces and look for opportunities to open files or diagonals for rooks and queens, which is crucial in fast time controls.
Key patterns to watch in blitz
- Time pressure can cause miscalculations in complex tactical sequences. When you sense a forcing line, make a quick, concrete calculation to confirm material and king safety before committing to a long line.
- Balance aggression with solid development. Some games show you starting aggressive attacks before your pieces are harmonized; ensure your king is safe and your back rank isn’t left undefended.
- Endgame readiness matters in blitz. Several longer tactical sequences end with simplified positions; sharpening rook and king endgames can turn many tough games into wins or draws.
Opening choices and plan
Your openings show you perform well in several sharp Sicilian and Kan/Dragon ideas. That suggests you can outplay opponents in dynamic middlegames, but you also benefit from a reliable fallback for time trouble.
- Recommend building a compact, two-repertoire approach: one aggressive line for when you’re familiar with the position, and one solid line to steer into simpler middlegames when you’re pressed for time.
- For White, pair a hot, tactical setup with a steadier alternative (for example, a principled, straightforward development plan in the mainline that you can rely on if the move order becomes chaotic).
- For Black, continue with Kan/Dragon-type setups but also practice a solid, less theory-heavy second option to fall back on if you need to simplify.
Training plan (next 2 weeks)
- Daily tactical practice: 15–20 minutes focusing on common motifs (pins, forks, discovered attacks, back-rank patterns). This will help you convert initiative more reliably in blitz.
- Blitz review ritual: after every 2 blitz games, spend 5–10 minutes reviewing the critical turning points. Identify one miscalculation and one safe alternative line for similar positions.
- Endgame focus: complete 1 endgame study per week (rook vs rook+knight, king and pawn endings, etc.) and practice converting small advantages into a win.
- Opening reinforcement: lock in a short, practical plan for your top 2 openings (one aggressive, one safer). Learn 2-3 typical middlegame plans and common break ideas for each.
- Time-management drill: in 1 game per week, set a personal time target (e.g., finish opening by move 8–9 with a clear plan) and practice sticking to it in practice games.
Next steps
- If you’d like, share a specific blitz game or two you found tricky and I’ll annotate the critical moments and propose concrete alternative moves.
- Tell me your preferred white and black openings, and I’ll tailor a compact 1–2 opening repertoire with clear middlegame plans and common traps to avoid.
- I can provide a short, personalized drill plan for the next week focused on your current weaknesses (calculation under time, king safety, or endgame technique).
Notes on your recent progress
Your longer-term rating changes show momentum with shifts over different windows. Continuing with a structured, repeatable practice routine will help you turn that momentum into more consistent results in blitz.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2011KING | 153W / 66L / 6D | View Games |
| zirk24 | 132W / 17L / 3D | View Games |
| 123markopolo | 98W / 36L / 7D | View Games |
| Mihai Ionescu | 55W / 56L / 16D | View Games |
| Ivan Illiev | 81W / 38L / 7D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2605 | |||
| 2024 | 2710 | |||
| 2023 | 1801 | 1937 | 2105 | |
| 2022 | 2601 | 2450 | 2105 | |
| 2021 | 2450 | 2551 | 2450 | |
| 2020 | 2300 | 2500 | 2060 | 2105 |
| 2019 | 2510 | 2563 | ||
| 2018 | 2310 | 2415 | ||
| 2017 | 2358 | 2350 | ||
| 2016 | 2401 | 2301 | ||
| 2015 | 2251 | 2305 | ||
| 2014 | 2200 | 2311 | ||
| 2013 | 2330 | 2255 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16W / 10L / 1D | 17W / 7L / 0D | 82.2 |
| 2024 | 391W / 95L / 12D | 380W / 101L / 26D | 75.1 |
| 2023 | 26W / 4L / 2D | 27W / 6L / 1D | 66.4 |
| 2022 | 54W / 10L / 2D | 52W / 6L / 4D | 72.7 |
| 2021 | 677W / 192L / 37D | 639W / 230L / 36D | 66.1 |
| 2020 | 2089W / 886L / 178D | 1947W / 1013L / 122D | 72.5 |
| 2019 | 1793W / 997L / 171D | 1649W / 1125L / 172D | 78.8 |
| 2018 | 3286W / 1932L / 302D | 3096W / 2139L / 299D | 79.6 |
| 2017 | 2170W / 1362L / 207D | 2104W / 1398L / 242D | 80.4 |
| 2016 | 1406W / 309L / 65D | 1406W / 304L / 68D | 76.6 |
| 2015 | 944W / 158L / 36D | 880W / 191L / 36D | 76.7 |
| 2014 | 669W / 283L / 71D | 639W / 321L / 60D | 81.3 |
| 2013 | 357W / 150L / 23D | 343W / 155L / 21D | 78.7 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Accelerated Dragon | 1628 | 1019 | 508 | 101 | 62.6% |
| Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Knight Variation | 1321 | 832 | 444 | 45 | 63.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation | 1303 | 764 | 467 | 72 | 58.6% |
| Slav Defense: Alekhine Variation | 965 | 590 | 313 | 62 | 61.1% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 964 | 590 | 326 | 48 | 61.2% |
| Ruy Lopez: Exchange Variation | 914 | 545 | 305 | 64 | 59.6% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 832 | 533 | 245 | 54 | 64.1% |
| Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation | 749 | 443 | 249 | 57 | 59.1% |
| Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Gipslis Variation | 739 | 413 | 272 | 54 | 55.9% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 650 | 447 | 166 | 37 | 68.8% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann Defense | 1429 | 909 | 457 | 63 | 63.6% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation | 558 | 405 | 135 | 18 | 72.6% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 553 | 393 | 143 | 17 | 71.1% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Karpov Variation | 501 | 308 | 169 | 24 | 61.5% |
| Amar Gambit | 428 | 306 | 111 | 11 | 71.5% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 413 | 273 | 126 | 14 | 66.1% |
| Slav Defense: Alekhine Variation | 388 | 229 | 145 | 14 | 59.0% |
| Czech Defense | 341 | 227 | 101 | 13 | 66.6% |
| Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Accelerated Dragon | 277 | 189 | 77 | 11 | 68.2% |
| Barnes Defense | 250 | 179 | 66 | 5 | 71.6% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 80.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Gipslis Variation | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 75.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Ruy Lopez: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: O'Kelly Variation | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Australian Defense | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 14 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 78.6% |
| Sicilian Defense | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Australian Defense | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 77.8% |
| Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Knight Variation | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 88.9% |
| Ruy Lopez: Exchange Variation | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 88.9% |
| Modern Defense | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 88.9% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 87.5% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 87.5% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 89 | 6 |
| Losing | 15 | 0 |