FIDE Master Robert Smith (aka BobbyFM)
Robert Smith, known to their fans and foes alike by the enigmatic handle BobbyFM, is a chess player whose career is a rollercoaster of victories, slender defeats, and borderline absurd perseverance on the 64 squares.
Holder of the prestigious title FIDE Master, BobbyFM has wrestled with chess clocks since at least 2013, blazing through more than 21,500 blitz games under a veil of secrecy. With a blitz peak rating soaring to an impressive 2250 in 2025, they've mastered the art of fast moves and faster recoveries.
Playing Style and Personality
BobbyFM is a strategist who knows when to grit teeth and when to graciously resign — with an early resignation rate of a modest 0.35, proving they don't quit unless absolutely necessary.
Known for marathon endgames, their average winning game drags on for over 75 moves — a true test of stamina and patience. Unlike many who panic early, BobbyFM boasts a 100% win rate after losing a piece. Yes, that's not a typo: they really thrive under pressure, staging comebacks that would make a Hollywood scriptwriter jealous!
Psychologically, they have a tilt factor of 11, which in chess speak means they may raise an eyebrow or two after a tough loss but usually snap back swiftly to continue their onslaught.
Notable Achievements & Records
- Accumulated over 11,000 blitz wins and just shy of 9,000 losses in rapid-fire games.
- Amazing blitz win rate hovering around 52.5% and even more astounding rapid win rate at 81.6%.
- Longest winning streak: 19 consecutive games. No wonder opponents sweat!
- BobbyFM’s nemesis? Well, some opponents have zero wins against them — but a few paltry souls, surprisingly, have pushed them to draw or even the rare loss.
Opening Wizardry
Their opening repertoire remains, intriguingly, top secret. Perhaps a few enchanted lines known only to the grandmasters of the shadow realm, or maybe just a clever way to keep opponents guessing and delegates at chess congresses intrigued.
On and Off the Board
Whether it's Monday morning or Saturday night, BobbyFM’s played — and won — consistently, with win rates peaking during early mornings (7 AM shows a snappy 56%) and afternoons (14-15h boasting around 64%).
More than just numbers and battles, BobbyFM exudes a blend of humor and tenacity, rarely discouraged and always ready to leap back into the game with the sly grin of a player who knows chess is 99% psychology, 1% luck, and 100% about bouncing back.
In short, Robert Smith isn’t just your average FIDE Master; they are a blitz legend in the making, a tactical virtuoso, and a comeback king who proves that even when the chips are down, the board is never truly lost.