About Abby (averageabby)
Abby — known online as averageabby — is a lively chess streamer and Rapid specialist who prefers fast, storytelling-rich games with a dash of bravado. On stream she mixes tactical fireworks with candid postgame commentary, and viewers tune in for the openings, the blunders, and the occasional improbable comeback. Preferred time control: Rapid.
Streamer persona: jokey, analytical, and refreshingly honest when the position collapses.
Playing Style & Habits
Abby leans into long, decisive fights rather than quick draws — many games reach endgames and she averages roughly 49 moves on wins and 63 moves on losses. She resigns early only rarely, prefers gradual maneuvering, and shines when the game enters an endgame phase.
- Endgame frequency: 57% of games reach endgame-style play
- Avg moves per win: ~49
- Avg moves per loss: ~63
- Best time of day to watch/beat Abby: around 11:00 (stream-friendly)
Openings & Signature Lines
Abby loves sharp, offbeat modern play. The Vienna Gambit (with the Max Lange/complex tactical ideas) is a calling card in Rapid, and she’s also enjoyed great results with the Barnes Defense and various gambit lines.
- Vienna Gambit (Max Lange style) — reliable Rapid weapon (strong win-rate)
- Barnes Defense — surprisingly productive and sharp for Abby
- Amar Gambit & Amazon Attack — frequent choices to spice up the stream
See a sample tactical tussle below (viewer-friendly replay):
Learn more about the approach: Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense
Streamer Highlights & Peak
Abby streams frequent Rapid sessions, narrating thought processes and celebrating underdog wins. Her peak Rapid benchmark is noted here for quick reference:
Peak Rapid rating: 901 (2024-09-20)
Recent Rapid rating trend (small overview):
Expect lively commentary, viewer puzzles, and occasional themed nights where Abby experiments with weird openings just to see what chat suggests.
Streaks, Opponents & Rivalries
Abby has seen both hot streaks and cold streaks — longest winning run of 7 games and a tougher stretch with a 16-game losing streak. Currently she’s working through a short losing run of 4 games and plotting her comeback.
- Longest winning streak: 7
- Longest losing streak: 16
- Notable frequent opponents:
- farzaans — many battles (challenging head-to-head)
- bjherms — tightly contested matches
- thisisclever, averageevan, itsthew — regular rivals
Openings Performance Snapshot
Abby’s Rapid record shows particular strengths in specific lines — here are a few quick stats that stream chat loves to quote:
- Vienna Gambit (Rapid): ~56% win rate across many games
- Barnes Defense (Rapid): high win rate when played confidently
- Amar Gambit: often used as a surprise weapon
Want to practice beating Abby? Try studying the tactical themes in the Vienna/Max Lange ideas and watch her endgame technique on stream.
Fun Facts & Stream Tips
- Streamer quirk: celebrates every small tactic with an overly dramatic emoji.
- Tilt factor: moderate (16) — be kind in chat when things go sideways.
- Most watchable hours: mid-morning sessions often show Abby at her calmest and sharpest.
Want a quick challenge? Drop into a Rapid game and try to survive Abby’s Vienna Gambit storms.