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Bom Bruise

Username: BomBruise

Playing Since: 2018-04-02 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Rapid: 699
995W / 954L / 79D
Blitz: 513
6W / 7L / 1D
Bullet: 115
7W / 21L / 0D

BomBruise: The Relentless Chess Adventurer

Meet BomBruise, a fearless and tenacious player navigating the chessboard with a blend of gritty determination and a dash of unpredictable flair. From humble beginnings with a rapid rating touching just over 500 in 2018 to a thrilling peak rapid rating soaring at 902 in September 2024, BomBruise has shown remarkable growth, much like a pawn bravely marching toward promotion.

Career Highlights

  • Peak Rapid Rating: 902 (September 2024) – Proof that persistence pays off even against kings and queens.
  • Opening Preferences: Scandinavian Defense and Queen’s Pawn variations especially. BomBruise favors classical yet solid lines, but isn't afraid to mix it up, sometimes dancing with less orthodox gambits just to keep opponents on their toes.
  • Game Count: Over 1,800 rapid games with nearly as many wins as losses (918 wins to 881 losses), illustrating a bold "all-in" mentality—no fear, just fierce battles.

Playing Style & Personality

Known for an average game length nearing 59 moves when winning — BomBruise is no quick checkmate artist but rather a diligent strategist who enjoys slogs and endgame intricacies. Their love for the thrill of a comeback is palpable, boasting an impressive ~64% comeback rate after being down. Caution is sometimes thrown out the window with a notable 6.2% early resignation rate, because why prolong the agony?

With a tilt factor rated modestly at 10, BomBruise battles not just the clock and the board, but also the inner demons that come with every blunder and slip-up. The best time to catch them at their peak? Crack open your binoculars at 4 AM — when the world sleeps, BomBruise sharpens their tactical claws.

Memorable Games

Among many, some recent victories stand out for their sheer checkmating brilliance, including a crushing attack in the Giuoco Piano — a classic opening that BomBruise wields like a seasoned warrior. Dramatic finales and sharp tactics are trademarks of their play. Of course, not every battle ends in triumph; spectacular defeats have shaped this resilient player’s journey.

Off the Board

When not plotting checkmates or studying blitz openings, BomBruise seems to engage most actively on Saturdays and evenings, shining brightest when the rest of the world winds down. Despite peculiar swings in bullet chess performance (we've all got our speed demons), their dedication to rapid chess remains unwavering.

In the grand tournament of life and chess, BomBruise embraces the bruises, learns the lessons, and always aims for that next brilliant move. With every game logged and every opponent checked, they prove that chess isn’t just a game — it’s an epic saga waiting to be told.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
danielluquinbarriga 0W / 1L / 0D
pacocbr 0W / 1L / 0D
panchomartrinezt 1W / 0L / 0D
alex_dante 1W / 0L / 0D
guy-876 0W / 1L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
seanthebosh 2W / 1L / 0D
kearnsybob 2W / 0L / 0D
petruccifan 2W / 0L / 0D
tonepoe 1W / 1L / 0D
yukomaki 0W / 2L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 664
2024 115 535 771
2023 561 800
2018 712
Rating by Year2018202320242025771561YearRatingRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 30W / 36L / 1D 29W / 37L / 1D 53.6
2024 306W / 285L / 26D 291W / 297L / 23D 58.9
2023 142W / 107L / 12D 118W / 129L / 11D 52.5
2018 7W / 13L / 0D 13W / 8L / 0D 50.7

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Scandinavian Defense 140 74 61 5 52.9%
Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation 134 68 58 8 50.8%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 123 54 62 7 43.9%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation 83 37 43 3 44.6%
Queens Pawn Opening 82 33 44 5 40.2%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation 58 30 24 4 51.7%
Alekhines Defense Scandinavian Variation 52 31 19 2 59.6%
Reti Opening 47 29 15 3 61.7%
Alekhines Defense 45 21 22 2 46.7%
Englund Gambit 42 14 27 1 33.3%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 8 0
Losing 10 2