Steven Brakha (CBSTEVEN) - Chess Player Biography
Meet Steven Brakha, a determined chess enthusiast whose journey resembles a thrilling rollercoaster of pawns, knights, and unexpected checkmates! Known in the chess universe by his username CBSTEVEN, Steven has been sharpening his rapid skills since 2021, steadily climbing the ranks and outsmarting opponents one move at a time.
Rating and Performance Highlights
- Rapid Chess: Steven’s rapid rating journey tells a story of resilience and growth — starting from a modest 1008 in early 2021 and soaring up to a peak of 1507 in 2023. His current rating hovers strong around 1384, with a respectable overall win rate of nearly 48%, proving he's no pushover.
- Blitz and Daily Chess: While blitz is still a fresh playground with a perfect single-game win, Steven’s daily games have shown solid consistency, peaking at 1297 rating with a 66% win ratio.
Playing Style and Psychological Edge
Steven is a classic strategist who doesn’t quit early—boasting a low early resignation rate of just 2.3%, he prefers to fight through the endgames, which make up 67% of his games. With an average of roughly 70 moves per win, patience is clearly one of his strongest virtues. He’s the type who can rally back from tough spots with a stunning 78% comeback rate, and an incredible 100% win rate after losing a piece — take that, adversity!
Admittedly, Steven has a “tilt factor” of 8, suggesting that even chess warriors can get a little salty occasionally, especially when switching from rated games to casual ones, where he sees a slight dip in performance.
Memorable Moments & Opponent Insights
Steven’s longest winning streak is a solid 10 games, a testament to his focus and tactical prowess. Interestingly, he has an excellent record against some opponents (100% vs. heetupadhyay128 and prophetkarann) and others seem to crack his code (0% vs. suryaproggg and liliputiks2). Every match is a story, and Steven keeps writing his in style.
Fun Facts
- Steven’s favorite opening remains a Top Secret weapon — used in over 2700 rapid games with an almost 48% win rate. Intriguing, mysterious, and definitely effective!
- He’s more productive during mornings and late nights, scoring his highest win rates around 4 AM and 19 PM hours — night owl or early bird? Chess doesn’t judge.
- While his black pieces win rate is around 48%, handling white pieces is just slightly better at 49%, proving he can dance gracefully no matter the color.
In the ever-unpredictable battlefield of 64 squares, Steven Brakha stands as a fighter with a blend of tactical brilliance and unyielding spirit. Whether you’re an opponent or a fan, one thing’s for sure: watching CBSTEVEN play is never boring!
