Noah Ward - National Master Extraordinaire
Noah Ward, a National Master in chess, is the kind of player who makes the 64 squares their kingdom and refuses to be defeated without a good fight (or at least a dramatic flair). With a journey spanning bullet, Blitz, rapid, and daily games, Noah has proven versatility and a knack for high-octane chess battles.
Rating Rollercoaster
Starting with a modest daily rating of around 1466 in 2022, Noah quickly climbed to an impressive 1818 by year's end, showing they're not your average couch grandmaster. Their Blitz rating soared to over 2500, peaking at 2549 in 2023 — enough to make you wonder if Noah secretly streams chess at lightning speed. Bullet chess? Hold onto your pawns, because Noah hit a blistering 2756 max rating, displaying reflexes sharp enough to fry circuits.
Winning Mastery
With a staggering longest winning streak of 75 games, Noah's opponents have frequently found themselves questioning if they're playing a human or a chess computer. The win rates are a testament: over 84% in daily games using the elusive "Top Secret" opening, and a solid 50%+ win rate across faster time controls. Noah's games often end with opponents scratching their heads wondering how the heck they just got checkmated so fast.
Style & Substance
An endgame enthusiast, Noah takes about 76 moves on average during wins or losses, which is roughly the length of a chess epic — talk about endurance. The comeback rate of nearly 86% means Noah doesn't panic when things get tough; in fact, they might just be warming up. And with an almost flawless 99.76% win rate after losing a piece, calling Noah resilient is an understatement — it's more like wizardry.
Playing Hours & Habits
Noah prefers the sweet spot hours for peak performance: 12 PM sees a sharp 88% win rate (probably fueled by chess and caffeine). Friday wins stack up at almost 56%, proving they're no stranger to ending the week with a checkmate. Early resignations are rare at just under 2.5%, showing Noah fights until the bitter (or brilliant) end.
Opponent Notes
Some opponents stand no chance (100% defeat rates against several), while a few like "roelandpruijssers" and "pavle896" have put up a fight (win rates dipping to 0% and 12.5% respectively). But hey, nobody's perfect except Noah.
In the vast wilds of online chess, Noah Ward is a force to be reckoned with: fast, fierce, strategic, and occasionally a little mysterious. Whether Blitzing through defenses or patiently navigating endgames, Noah embodies the spirit of the modern chess warrior — with a bit of flair and maybe a touch of mischief.