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gg why not

Username: wateenonzin

Location: Oegstgeest

Playing Since: 2013-11-04 (Inactive)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟♟

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Daily: 2105
50W / 3L / 4D
Rapid: 2450
144W / 14L / 11D
Blitz: 2710
17686W / 9584L / 1708D
Bullet: 2605
7672W / 3387L / 468D

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?”


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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
Rating by Year201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024202527101801YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

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%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 89 6
Losing 15 0
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