Robert

About Robert (aka "bobaneq")

Robert is a spirited chess fighter known online as bobaneq. His journey through the ranks of rapid chess is a fascinating rollercoaster — starting at a modest rating, then climbing valiantly to a peak of 681 in mid-2025. Though blitz and daily formats barely registered with just a handful of games, rapid chess is where Robert truly battles it out.

Playing Style & Personality

With an endgame frequency nearing 67%, Robert loves to dig deep into those critical final moments — the chess equivalent of a good thriller movie climax. Not one to resign early, he’s only thrown in the towel prematurely around 2.5% of the time, proving he fights until the bitter end (or the coffee runs out).

Fun fact: his best time to play is 4:00 AM. So if you see him online at dawn, beware — Robert’s brain fires on all cylinders then. His tilt factor is a manageable 9, meaning even if things go south, he’s unlikely to throw his mouse across the room (though a dramatic sigh might be heard).

Statistical Highlights

• Rapid record: Over 3,400 games with nearly equal wins (1,543) and losses (1,536), and a respectable 331 draws.
• Winning streak: Has achieved an impressive run of 9 games won consecutively at some point.
• Tactical awareness: A bronze medalist in comebacks, boasting a cool 80% comeback rate after being behind.
• Win rates by color: Slightly better with White (47.54%) compared to Black (42.92%), showing he's not afraid to start first move fireworks.

Chosen Openings & Preferences

Robert is a flexible opening explorer but has shown fondness for the Queen’s Pawn Opening, where he holds a near 50% win rate over 248 games — not bad for any chess enthusiast! Other notable repertoire choices include the Van ’t Kruijs Opening and the King’s Pawn Opening.

He’s not afraid of a gamble either — with a decent 51% win rate using the Englund Gambit, Robert knows how to take risks and put pressure on his opponents early.

Recent Battles

Robert’s latest victories come with a flourish, often forcing opponents to resign before the checkmate — the mark of a commander who can smell victory early. His most recent win featured clever play using the Van ’t Kruijs Opening, grinding down his opponent in under 30 moves.

Losses happen too, usually in nail-biting fights where even Robert’s remarkable comeback rate can’t save him from a checkmate or inspiring opponent strategy.

In Summary

Robert’s chess journey is not just about numbers or ratings; it’s about the love for the game, the thrill of the fight, and the bittersweet joys of wins and losses. Whether it’s the crack of dawn or late at night, you’ll find bobaneq at the board, plotting his next move with a grin, ready to charm or challenge his opponents one pawn at a time.

Keep an eye on this one! His rating might fluctuate like a seesaw, but his passion remains rock steady.