Player Profile: bbubbazen
Meet bbubbazen, a tenacious chess enthusiast known for their adventurous spirit on the 64 squares. With a Rapid rating peaking at an admirable 949 in May 2023, bbubbazen has shown flashes of brilliance that make every game an unpredictable rollercoaster. Though the journey has had its ups and downs, from a dizzying low of 292 to solid results around the mid-400s and 500s, the passion for the game never wavers.
Whether launching the Scandinavian Defense with a respectable 60% win rate or experimenting with flamboyant systems like the Van t Kruijs Opening (a solid 62.5% success rate!), bbubbazen prefers an unorthodox yet practical approach. Kings Pawn Opening tried to keep them grounded, but sometimes it was a struggle – that 32.5% win rate tells a tale of fierce battles and tough lessons.
Known for a strategic mind that often fights back against the odds, bbubbazen’s comeback rate stands tall at over 76%, proving there’s never a dull moment when they’re on the board. Endgames are a particular stage for them, featuring in nearly two-thirds of their games, and often stretching to an average of 55 moves per victory. Long fights, patient maneuvers, and carefully calculated risks define their style.
The psychological resilience is noteworthy: a tilt factor of 13 means bbubbazen stays relatively calm after setbacks – though the occasional licking of wounds is inevitable. Their peak playing hour? Around 5 PM (17:00), when their win rate skyrockets above 60%, suggesting this is when the chess brain is firing on all cylinders!
In bullet and blitz games, bbubbazen shines with a bullet peak rating of 630, having won their sole recorded bullet game, though blitz is a harsher mistress at a modest 260 peak. They play fast but not always furious—sometimes style meets speed, sometimes not.
Notable Moments
- Longest Winning Streak: 7 games — proving there's a streak of chess mastery hiding within.
- Most recent spectacular victory: A thrilling checkmate against BlackDarg in June 2025, showcasing elegant piece coordination and tactical precision.
- Friendly foes: Holds a perfect 100% win record against several opponents like blackdarg, bailiver, and kratos657 — watch out, they don't lose against friends!
Despite a few hard-fought losses—like the recent checkmate defeat by rwegerq—bbubbazen approaches each challenge with determination and style. With a balanced win-loss record in rapid games (229 wins to 224 losses), this player knows how to hang in there and keep the game exciting.
In short, bbubbazen is the kind of chess gamer who’s never predictable but always entertaining: a curious mix of resilience, quirky openings, and a love for battle. If you meet them on the board, prepare for a fight that might last longer than expected—because when the clock hits 17:00, you know it’s serious business!
Check out their latest games and maybe learn a thing or two from the rollercoaster rides of rating and technique!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| eustasskid13 | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| stmalu | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| bizzers08 | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| theduckyduck27 | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| cmike98 | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| sammebl | 6W / 10L / 5D | |
| radwanhani | 1W / 1L / 0D | |
| yayano92 | 2W / 0L / 0D | |
| legendsmcintyre | 0W / 0L / 1D | |
| yakinmb | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 543 | |||
| 2024 | 630 | 260 | 424 | |
| 2023 | 485 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 82W / 71L / 15D | 81W / 69L / 14D | 66.8 |
| 2024 | 7W / 7L / 0D | 5W / 10L / 1D | 54.8 |
| 2023 | 53W / 52L / 14D | 56W / 64L / 13D | 71.4 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 48 | 18 | 24 | 6 | 37.5% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 36 | 17 | 16 | 3 | 47.2% |
| Alekhines Defense | 28 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 42.9% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 27 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 63.0% |
| Pirc Defense | 25 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 28.0% |
| Van Geet Opening Reversed Nimzowitsch Variation | 25 | 11 | 12 | 2 | 44.0% |
| Van Geet Opening | 19 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 47.4% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 19 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 63.2% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense | 16 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 62.5% |
| Nimzowitsch Defense | 15 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Pawn Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Game Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 7 | 1 |
| Losing | 13 | 0 |