Overview — BobLobLawLawBlog, Chess Player (Blitz & Bullet Specialist)
BobLobLawLawBlog is a prolific online chess player known for ferocious blitz speed, an instinct for tactical comebacks, and a fondness for unorthodox openings. Preferring fast time controls, Bob combines a huge volume of bullet experience with a polished blitz game — think lightning tactics, long endgames, and the occasional cheeky gambit.
- Preferred time control: Blitz (plays a lot of Bullet as well)
- Career footprint: over 11,000 recorded bullet decisions and dozens of blitz duels
- Notable traits: high Comeback Rate, long average decisive games, and an appetite for sharp openings
Career Highlights & Peak Achievements
Bob rose through the ranks primarily online, peaking as a feared bullet specialist and posting impressive short-time-control results.
- Peak bullet rating: 2760 (2011-03-26) — a moment that underlined his tactical peak.
- Peak blitz rating: 1955 (2013-04-27) — proof he can convert speed into quality.
- Longest winning streak: 20 games; longest losing streak: 18 games — emotional rollercoasters included.
- Best time of day to challenge Bob: around 21:00 (prime tilt-testing hour).
Playing Style & Psychological Tendencies
Bob’s style reads like a thriller novel: long, grinding endgames mixed with sudden tactical fireworks. He loves complications and rescues — his Comeback Rate is astonishingly high, and he often turns lost-looking positions into wins.
- Endgame frequency: Bob reaches endgames often — expect long technical battles.
- Tactical flavour: Comes back strong after material losses; good Win Rate after losing a piece.
- Early resignations: Bob sometimes concedes early (roughly 45% early-resign rate) — a philosophical clash between optimism and time trouble.
- Average decisive game length: deep, often 70+ moves — not your typical 5-move pre-move massacre.
Openings & Favorite Lines
Bob is an adventurous opener. Whether playing White or Black, he favors systems that invite imbalance and tactical chances.
- Top repertoire highlights: Amazon Attack, Czech Defense, Caro-Kann — all played thousands of times with strong success.
- White specialties: Amazon Attack and its Siberian Attack branch — consistent win rates in aggressive systems.
- Black specialties: Czech and Scandinavian defenses — practical, counterpunching choices that fit his style.
- Fun fact: Bob has a healthy record with the Amar Gambit and loves surprise lines opponents rarely prep seriously for.
Explore a representative aggressive line:
Amazon AttackMemorable Games & Study Tools
Bob’s archive is full of dramatic finishes and endurance tests. Here’s a sample game you can open from his archive:
- A dramatic skirmish vs a frequent rival: Thrilling Finish
- Replay one of Bob's instructive sequences (tiny tactical motif):
Stats Snapshot & Opponent Notes
Numbers tell the story: a massive bullet archive, consistent win rates vs many opponents, and a few nemeses who have played Bob hundreds of times.
- Bullet record (aggregate): roughly 6,400 wins, 4,200 losses and 400 draws — sheer volume meets solid conversion.
- Blitz record (selected): strong win rate and a compact sample of decisive games.
- Most-played opponents: gmjoey1 (446 games), eilyisum (270), and weng_pogi (161) — rivalries that read like soap operas.
Why Follow BobLobLawLawBlog?
For players who love tactical resilience, surprising opening choices, and marathon endgames in fast time controls, Bob is a study in online chess endurance. Whether you’re learning how to claw back from bad positions or how to choose practical counterattacking openings, there’s a lot to pick up from his games.
- Ideal study topics from Bob’s play: comeback tactics, practical opening surprise value, and long-endgame technique.
- Want a quick taste? Try challenging him at prime tilt hour (21:00) and see how the saga unfolds.