Scott A. Roods NM

Scott A. Roods - National Master Extraordinaire

Scott A. Roods has proudly earned the prestigious title of National Master, a testament to their deep passion and relentless dedication to the ancient art of chess. Known in the chess circles for their impressive tactical awareness and a comeback rate around 80%, Scott truly has the resilience of a grandmaster disguised as a mortal.

A Journey Through Ratings and Time

Starting modestly in 2009 with a Daily rating of 1804 and a Blitz rating of 1518, Scott’s chess prowess has soared over the years. Highlights include a peak Rapid rating of 2515 in 2020 and consistent performance hovering above 2000 across multiple formats into 2025.

Whether it’s the rapid blitz battles or the deep daily strategy sessions, Scott maintains a solid winning record, boasting a nearly 61% win rate with White and an equally fierce 56.8% with Black.

Playing Style & Psychological Mastery

Scott’s style is as sturdy as a castle: tough to break down with an endgame frequency of 71.5%, and long games averaging about 69 moves whether in victory or defeat. With a mere 1.7% early resignation rate, they believe every piece deserves a fighting chance—a philosophy not everyone shares but clearly, it works.

And speaking of fighting spirit, Scott’s win rate after losing a piece is a perfect 100%—the kind of comeback magic that makes chess enthusiasts cheer and opponents second-guess their every move.

Winning Streaks and Rivalries

Scott has dazzled with a longest winning streak of 48 games—an epic stretch where the phrase “momentum is king” truly applies. Though currently enjoying a well-earned pause from consecutive wins, their recent opponent record is a mixed bag featuring both clean sweeps and mysterious losses against some tricky foes like yasiny04 and imxxerror.

The Hours of Power

Want to catch Scott at their best? Look no further than the early morning hours or late evening chess battles. With peak win rates hitting 70% around 9 AM and strong performances even before sunrise, it’s clear Scott is either an early bird or a night owl—or maybe a vampire knight lurking on the chessboard.

Fun Facts

• Scott’s most played opponent is choose_your_weapon with 141 games and a near-perfect 100% win rate. Choose wisely when challenging Scott!
• Despite a competitive edge, Scott keeps a tilt factor of 13—meaning losing is upsetting, but not catastrophic. After all, even masters have human moments.
• One-sided losses? Practically non-existent at just 3.2%, proving Scott makes sure every defeat is a learning experience (or a revenge-worthy blunder by the opponent).

In short, Scott A. Roods is not just a chess player but a chess warrior with a sword forged in the fires of countless battles, wielding strategy, endurance, and wit to conquer the 64 squares. A player to watch, to learn from, and to miss at your own peril!