Introduction
Kurt Schwob, known to his followers as Schwoby, is a chess streamer who lights up the board with fast, ruthless blitz and a warm, easygoing chatter that keeps viewers hooked. He treats every game like a jam-packed episode, where clever tactics mix with playful banter. If you want a stream that feels like a friendly chess club with a loud soundtrack, Schwoby is your guy.
Openings and playing style
Schwoby often surprises with bold choices and a fearless clock game. His Opening Performance highlights in daily play include:
- Elephant Gambit — 128 Games, 82 Wins, 44 Losses, 2 Draws; WinRate 64.06%
- Amazon Attack — 142 Games, 78 Wins, 61 Losses, 3 Draws; WinRate 54.93%
- Center Game: Berger Variation — 59 Games, 31 Wins, 26 Losses, 2 Draws; WinRate 52.54%
- Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation — 94 Games, 48 Wins, 44 Losses, 2 Draws; WinRate 51.06%
- QGA: 3.e3 c5 — 67 Games, 31 Wins, 35 Losses, 1 Draw; WinRate 46.27%
- Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense — 59 Games, 20 Wins, 36 Losses, 3 Draws; WinRate 33.9%
In blitz sessions, his preference leans toward sharp, tactical skirmishes, often testing opponents with nonconformist lines before landing in complex endgames.
Streaming persona and peak moments
Blending speed and humor, Schwoby makes blitz feel like a live show. His peak ratings across time controls reflect a steady climb and a flair for big moments:
- Daily peak rating: 1277 (Date: 2021-01-06)
- Rapid peak rating: 1307 (Date: 2022-09-22)
- Blitz peak rating: 1192 (Date: 2020-02-19)
- Bullet peak rating: 1041 (Date: 2018-09-11)
He has even been known to joke that his best playtime runs around 12:00, a nod to his habit of timing streams and games to catch the most energetic windows of the day. If you’re curious about his style, you can peek at his profile here: Kurt Schwob.
Streaks and notable records
Schwoby’s chess journey includes memorable streaks and a scrappy, never-say-die mindset:
- Longest Winning Streak: 11 games
- Longest Losing Streak: 22 games
- Most Played Opponents (top): cowboy1919 (214 games), jasonpsweeney (205), destroyer8470_inactive (158), vamblade666 (137), olipalsson (93)
- Streaks and results vary across time controls, with consistent fight in Daily, Rapid, Blitz, and Bullet formats.
Connecting with Schwoby
Want to follow his latest streams, clips, and commentary? Check out Schwoby’s profile via the built-in link: Kurt Schwob.
Chart and quick stats
Rating trends and deeper stats are available in chart form here:
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