Chelsea Strebe (aka ChelseaIsaiah)
Meet Chelsea Strebe, a blitz warrior with a rollercoaster rating ride and a penchant for tactical sparks! Known online as ChelseaIsaiah, Chelsea’s chess journey has been an epic saga of thrilling victories, occasional defeats, and a stubborn refusal to quit early—except about 17% of the time when ragequitting might have saved a few hypothetical points.
Chess Odyssey
Chelsea peaked at a blitz rating of 1569 back in April 2018, striking like a lightning bolt in fast-paced games. Although ratings have fluctuated since (because who hasn’t had a few “what just happened?” moments?), Chelsea maintains an average blitz rating hovering around 400's in recent years—proving tenacity beats consistency any day.
In rapid chess, Chelsea has flirted with a peak of 1341, and bullet games saw their highlight at just over 1000. Daily chess is a bit of a mystery, with a high-water mark of 1400 but scarcely played lately—possibly due to impatience or a schedule that only allows for adrenaline-fueled blitz battles.
Playing Style & Tendencies
With an average of approximately 41 moves per game, Chelsea enjoys stretching out the drama on the board. A solid 45.9% success rate with White and a respectable 43% with Black mean Chelsea knows how to make the most of both sides of the board.
Blessed with a 54.7% comeback rate and a tactical spirit that can bounce back after losing material, Chelsea refuses to lie down—even when pieces vanish off the board like socks in a dryer. Beware the rattled opponent: Chelsea's tilt factor is a modest 14%, but when ruffled, expect some fireworks.
Opening Repertoire
Chess openings for Chelsea remain something of a secret weapon – the most played category is “Top Secret,” with over 7,000 blitz games logged. When feeling adventurous, Chelsea dabbles in Queen’s Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation and King’s Pawn Opening, with win rates over 60%—not too shabby for a player who’s probably googling openings between moves.
Signature Moments
Chelsea’s recent notable victory? A sharp and rapid downfall of opponent logmetric in an Englund Gambit blitz game, where a cool queen hunt and relentless pressure turned the tides. Check out the game here for a masterclass in turning chaos into checkmate.
Losses sometimes happen, but even in defeat Chelsea’s games sparkle with creative attempts—like the latest spirited showdown against isaiah96, where bravery met brutal opponent tactics.
Fun Facts
- Chelsea’s best hour to play is 10:00 AM—the magic hour when coffee kicks in and king hunts become legendary.
- Favorite day to outwit opponents is Tuesday, boasting a near 46% win rate.
- With a longest winning streak of 11 games, Chelsea knows what it’s like to be “on fire.”
- When the going gets tough, Chelsea sometimes prefers to resign early rather than pretending to struggle—hey, it’s a strategy!
One thing’s for sure: Chelsea Strebe’s chess tale is far from boring. Whether storming the battlefield under the username ChelseaIsaiah or plotting the next cunning gambit, Chelsea blends grit, flair, and a sprinkle of humor in every game. If you ever face Chelsea on the board, bring your best moves—and maybe a sense of humor. You’ll need both.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| isaiah96 | 105W / 231L / 18D | View Games |
| master_chang | 3W / 9L / 0D | View Games |
| ttoouummii | 10W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| satishjambunath | 5W / 5L / 1D | View Games |
| lowenmarkt | 2W / 1L / 5D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 140 | |||
| 2024 | 153 | 356 | 1007 | |
| 2023 | 473 | 229 | ||
| 2021 | 387 | |||
| 2020 | 785 | 355 | 1018 | |
| 2019 | 223 | |||
| 2018 | 651 | 428 | 1235 | 1007 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 151W / 157L / 10D | 150W / 155L / 6D | 44.7 |
| 2024 | 382W / 397L / 19D | 358W / 395L / 27D | 43.7 |
| 2023 | 159W / 156L / 6D | 155W / 173L / 3D | 44.6 |
| 2021 | 96W / 98L / 4D | 99W / 101L / 6D | 42.2 |
| 2020 | 322W / 315L / 11D | 307W / 339L / 10D | 43.6 |
| 2019 | 189W / 218L / 17D | 158W / 259L / 11D | 41.6 |
| 2018 | 426W / 574L / 47D | 390W / 610L / 44D | 39.4 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 7220 | 3223 | 3788 | 209 | 44.6% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 69.2% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 55.6% |
| Indian Game Knights Variation | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 44.4% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Mikenas Defense | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Indian Game | 9 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 22.2% |
| Englund Gambit | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 55.6% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 42.9% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 20.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 122 | 47 | 70 | 5 | 38.5% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 19 | 6 | 12 | 1 | 31.6% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 11 | 0 |
| Losing | 14 | 1 |