Glennen Artuz (aka "zutragg")
Meet Glennen Artuz, a National Master titleholder who has earned their place among the chess elite with a blend of sharp tactics and stubborn endurance. Whether blasting through bullet games or strategizing in classical formats, Glennen’s commitment to the game shines through a career filled with both victorious triumphs and instructive defeats.
Chess Career Highlights
- Title: National Master
- Peak Blitz Rating: 2327 (February 2025)
- Peak Rapid Rating: 2347 (September 2024)
- Peak Bullet Rating: 2217 (March 2016)
- Longest Winning Streak: 17 games
- Strongest Opening: The ever-mysterious "Top Secret," boasting a win rate of over 52% in Blitz and Bullet play—a strategy seemingly worthy of a James Bond flick.
Playing Style and Stats
Known for an average of nearly 70 moves per win in games and a mind that rarely quits early (only a 1.61% early resignation rate), Glennen embodies endurance and resilience. The comeback artistry further emphasizes this: they bounce back after losing pieces with a success rate close to 52%, showing nerves of steel. Their favorite time of day to conquer opponents is around 11 PM — which is probably when the rest of us should be heading to bed but Glennen is busy plotting checkmates.
Game Snapshot: Recent Victory
Glennen recently showcased impressive nerve in a Modern Defense battle against Ericheng912, swiftly claiming victory through a combination of solid positional play and timely resignations from their opponents. The game flowed with thematic pawn pushes, precise piece exchanges, and culminated in a resign by the opponent at move 44.
Opponent Insights
Ever the well-prepared tactician, Glennen has faced a wide array of adversaries with an impressive edge against many, like "lightning_kn8" and "3alphonse7" where the win rate stands at a thrilling 100%! Not to mention a decent streak against frequent opponents such as eyedude with 61 wins out of 68 clashes.
Off the Board
When not storming chess servers with uncanny precision, Glennen may be found pondering life’s biggest mysteries, like why pawns insist on marching forward when there’s a perfectly good knight waiting to attack. Rumor has it they prefer brewing coffee over queen sacrifices, but if anyone questions their dedication, just watch a Blitz game and witness the lightning-fast reflexes that earned their Master title!
Summary
Tireless, strategic, and unpredictably funny, Glennen Artuz is not just a chess player but a formidable force on and off the board. Their journey through thousands of rapid-fire online games and consistent improvement promise exciting future clashes where plotting a checkmate is just another day’s work.