Pieter De Kruijter - The Gambit Grinder
Known online as Zwollenaar0410, Pieter De Kruijter is a passionate chess player who’s been quietly climbing the ranks with a blend of persistence and tactical cunning. Starting with a Rapid rating of 437 in 2022, Pieter steadily improved to peak at over 1200 by 2024, proving that slow and steady wins the rating race (or at least sneaks past a few pawns).
Chess Journey & Style
Pieter’s chess games tend to be marathons rather than sprints, boasting an average of 52 moves per win. With an endgame frequency north of 58%, he’s clearly a fan of closing the deal when most others might call it a night. Despite a small tilt factor of 33%, Pieter exhibits a spectacular comeback rate of nearly 64%, often turning the tables with comeback brainpower that would make even Houdini jealous.
Playing Stats & Personality
- Rapid Record: 968 wins, 936 losses, 88 draws — Pieter plays like he’s in it for the long haul and keeps it surprisingly balanced.
- Daily Chess: A bit more up and down with 325 wins versus 401 losses, but he’s got a steady strategy to grind it out.
- Tactical Awareness: Wins every time he loses a piece? Yep, an unbeatable 100% comeback rate there. Talk about turning lemons into lemonade!
Favorite Opponents and Quirks
His experience with opponents is vast, but Pieter has a perfect 100% win rate against some challengers while admittedly struggling with others (looking at you, abdo_elmasry2007 and friends). He’s also at his sharpest playing around 10 AM and 6 PM, with win rates soaring close to 59% and 51%, respectively. Mornings and evenings are apparently prime time for checkmates.
Final Checkmate
Whether it’s a blitz battle or the slow burn of daily chess, Pieter De Kruijter approaches the game with dedication, resilience, and a touch of cheeky grit. His journey reminds us all that it’s not just about becoming a grandmaster overnight but about the joy of the game — one well-played move at a time.
