Bartosz Probola (Bobancio) — Chess Profile
Bartosz Probola, known online as "Bobancio", is a hard‑charging and relentlessly active chess player best known for his blistering pace in online play. A prolific competitor across Bullet, Blitz, Rapid and Daily games, Bartosz combines tactical ferocity with an uncanny ability to fight back — making him a crowd‑pleasing (and sometimes hair‑raising) opponent on the board.
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Career highlights & signature traits
- Relentless volume: thousands of online games across Bullet and Blitz with very strong overall win totals — a true workhorse of online chess.
- Comeback specialist: an extraordinary comeback rate (~86%), which means Bartosz rarely stops fighting even when material is down.
- Big streaks: longest winning streak — 42 games; longest losing streak — 14 games; currently on a short 2‑game winning run.
- Peak recognition: a career peak in Bullet is captured here: 2725 (2025-12-04) (see chart below for trends).
- Preferred time control: Daily — a patient counterpoint to his flashy fast‑time control results.
Playing style & strengths
Bartosz plays like someone who enjoys complications. He favors tactical melees, thrives when the position is unclear, and is unusually resilient in adverse positions. Key metrics that define his style:
- High endgame frequency — he takes many games deep (average decisive game lengths are long), so don't expect quick draws.
- Excellent tactical recovery — win rate after losing a piece is strong, and one of the highest comeback rates you'll see online.
- Early resignation rate is modest, meaning Bartosz often grinds on rather than conceding early.
Openings & repertoire
Bobancio prefers solid but combative setups, with a particular fondness for the Sicilian family and a taste for sharp Vienna Gambit lines. A few signature lines:
- As Black: Modern Defense, Caro-Kann Defense, Scandinavian Defense — resilient and ready to counterpunch.
- As White: aggressive Vienna Gambit lines (often with Max Lange Defense on the board) and creative Bishop’s Opening hybrids.
- Notable nods: excellent results with Sicilian Defense: Closed and many Alapin / Accelerated Dragon setups in faster time controls.
Notable opponents & rivalries
Bartosz has racked up large numbers of games against a handful of regulars — some friendly rivalries, some true tests:
- grandemas — most‑played opponent (273 games). Record highlights: 158 wins, 101 losses, 14 draws (Bobancio leading the scoreboard).
- Rogelio Jr Antonio — long history (188 games), tight battles with 56 wins vs 124 losses and a few draws.
- HumbleSpaceMan and Charles Storey — regular fixtures in Bartosz’s schedule; plenty of tactical fireworks.
Quick stats snapshot
- Win/Loss/Draw totals (all time summary): Bullet wins 11,091 / losses 7,431 / draws 855; Blitz wins 3,008 / losses 1,637 / draws 278; Rapid wins 623 / losses 280 / draws 103; Daily wins 69 / losses 24 / draws 10.
- Best times to catch him playing: strong hourly win percentages late evening and small peak windows (notably the 23:00 hour is exceptional).
- Average decisive game lengths are long — expect well‑fought endgames (avg moves per win ~75).
Memorable mini‑game (sample)
Want a quick taste of Bartosz’s sharp, tactical play? Here’s a short illustrative game you can replay:
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Performance trends & visual
Track the rise, peaks and swings in Bobancio’s Bullet career with the chart below. (Great for blog posts, fan pages, or adding to a player database.)
Anecdotes & personality
Off the board, imagine a player who orders the steak rare and his opening preparation medium‑rare: bold, slightly unpredictable, and confident. Bartosz loves tactical skirmishes and long endgames — opponents report that he “never stops pressing.” Expect witty chat, occasional memes, and a habit of turning lost positions into entertaining comebacks.
Where to follow and next steps
- Check peak Bullet highlights here: 2725 (2025-12-04).
- Explore head‑to‑head profiles: grandemas, Rogelio Jr Antonio, HumbleSpaceMan.
- Prefer slower games? Bobancio lists Daily as his preferred time control — great for correspondence‑style battles that reward deep thought.