Amy Choma (aka amyebos)
Meet Amy Choma, a spirited chess adventurer navigating the battlefield of sixty-four squares with a passion and wit as sharp as her queen's bite. Known online as amyebos, Amy has steadily built her reputation through daily battles, resilient comebacks, and more than a few brilliant checkmates.
Rating & Performance
Amy's peak daily rating soared to 940 in August 2024, proving that persistence pays off — even when the daily grind throws a few losses (and plenty of learning moments) her way. Rapid games have shown a steady climb with a best rating of 598 as of April 2025, while blitz flashes reveal a quick wit and even quicker moves, boasting a top rating of 342.
Playing Style
A strategic mix of patience and aggression, Amy enjoys long, thoughtful wins with an average of 58 moves per victory. Drawing inspiration from the classics but not afraid to spice things up, she shines brightest using the
King's Pawn Opening, King's Knight Variation, where she recently executed a flawless checkmate against a fellow duelist.
Though a modest master of comebacks with a 64.12% comeback rate, Amy keeps a light heart when the tough losses come through. In fact, her “tilt factor” is impressively low at 8 — clearly, she's got nerves of steel (or maybe a secret stash of caffeine).
Favorite Openings and Signature Moves
- Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack - Modern Variation: an 83% win rate in daily games — take that, unsuspecting opponents!
- Owens Defense: a respectable 60% win rate, perfect for those who like to quietly surprise.
- Ponziani Opening: A perfect 100% daily success rate—because sometimes, Amy just doesn’t mess around.
Recent Triumph
On June 4th, 2025, Amy delivered an impressive checkmate in a rapid-fire duel against ayushpa123, showcasing her tactical awareness and patience. From a tense middle game to a queen checkmate on move 41, it was a display of calculated brilliance and an unyielding spirit.
Amy Off the Board
When not plotting knight forks or orchestrating pawn breakthroughs, Amy is weaving humor into her chess life — steeped in the confidence that every loss is just a prelude to the next epic victory. With a game performance that’s part skill, part perseverance, and a dash of luck, Amy Choma’s chess journey is one to cheer for.
"Life's like chess—sometimes you have to sacrifice a pawn to snag the queen... or a cookie to survive the day."
