Al B

Al B. aka Bottalla

Meet Bottalla, the blitz warrior with a heart of rapid fire and a mind sharpened by countless battles on the 64 squares. If chess were a video game, Bottalla would be on the leaderboards, although probably complaining about lag after every loss.

Rating Journey and Style

Starting with a blitz rating around 600 in 2020 and hitting a peak of 916 in April 2023, Bottalla’s rating rollercoaster is like a grandmaster’s version of a samba dance — unpredictable but always entertaining. When it comes to rapid chess, Bottalla soared even higher, peaking at a stellar 1080 in 2021.

Averaging around 55 moves per win, this player isn’t just about quick strikes — patience and calculating deep endgames are in the mix (64% endgame frequency for the curious). But don’t blink! With an impressive comeback rate of over 80%, Bottalla knows how to claw their way back from the brink of disaster.

Opening Repertoire: A Mixed Bag of Fun

Whether it’s the Van 't Kruijs Opening or the classic Italian Game, Bottalla experiments with a range of openings, rocking win rates mostly in the 40-50% range. No move too weird, no gambit too risky — this player toes the line between clever and chaotic, often surprising their foes and themselves.

Recent Highlights & Memorable Moments

The latest victory? A dazzling 19-move checkmate against "spiritadil," complete with a queen-sided mating net and enough rook shenanigans to impress any chess club’s Snapchat stories.

Of course, no hero’s journey is complete without epic battles lost — like that heartbreaker against BrianJames4124, where Bottalla was eventually checkmated in a tense endgame that would make grandmasters nod in respect.

Psychology & Playing Habits

Bottalla’s tilt factor is modest at just 11, which is basically chess-speak for “resilient enough to shrug off bad beats... until sometimes they don’t.”

Interestingly, they have a sweet spot around 11 AM for their best play, which may or may not coincide with a triple espresso — as caffeine-fueled brilliance often does.

Opponent Chronicles

Facing off against “emainnn991” was a grind — only 33% wins there — but others like “spiritadil” are chalking up 100% losses. When Bottalla enters the arena, opponents better bring their A-game... or at least their best resignation speech.

Fun Fact

Despite over 3,000 wins and an almost equal number of losses in blitz, the game never gets old for Bottalla. That’s dedication — or a wild addiction to pawns, knights, and the sweet taste of checkmate.

Keep your eyes peeled for Bottalla — they might just pull off a flashy queen sacrifice next time you blink!