Vanessa Webley

Vanessa Webley - The ComfyPuppet of the Chessboard

Vanessa Webley, known in the chess world as ComfyPuppet, is a rapid chess enthusiast whose games are a rollercoaster of ingenuity, resilience, and the occasional “what just happened?!”. Diving into the complexities of the board, Vanessa proves to be a player who balances strategic depth with a splash of unpredictability – a true puppetmaster weaving her tales one move at a time.

Rating Journey

Starting strong in 2020 with a peak rapid rating of 962, Vanessa’s performance graph looks like an adventurous climb followed by some daring descents (and ascents), settling around the 440-450 mark in recent times. With thousands of games played, Vanessa’s experience is as vast as her willingness to take risks, sometimes paying off handsomely, other times…well, that’s just part of the fun!

Playing Style & Stats

• Overall rapid record: 793 wins, 845 losses, and 159 draws. A fearless approach, taking on every challenge headfirst.
• Average moves per win: About 52 moves – persistence personified.
• Average moves per loss: Around 60 moves – fights to the bitter end, never giving up early!
• Endgame frequency: A solid 53.5%, showing not just opening flair but also a love for the closing battles.
• Early resignation rate: A humble 5.44%, proving Vanessa believes in squeezing every last drop out of a game.
• Comeback master: With a comeback rate over 52% and a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece, Vanessa’s resilience is legendary. Lose a bishop? No problem, just plot your next shocking move.

Favourite Openings

When it comes to openings, Vanessa truly specializes in the classics with a twist:

• King’s Pawn Opening: Played in nearly 600 games with an impressive 48% win rate.
• King’s Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation: Nearly 50% success rate over 150 battles.
• Scandinavian Defense and Alekhine’s Defense: Both formidable weapons in Vanessa’s arsenal, showing versatility in counter-attacking styles.

Quirks & Traits

Aside from the numbers, here’s a glimpse into Vanessa’s chess quirks:

• Likes to play late at night: Win rates spike during the early morning hours, especially around 3-5 AM, peaking at a 62.5% win rate at 5 AM. Clearly, the night owl magic works wonders!
• 5-minute breaks? Forget those. Average games last over 50 moves – ComfyPuppet embraces the long, gritty battles.
• Tilt factor: A moderate 14 suggests Vanessa keeps calm even when the pressure mounts, though everybody has their off moments.

Notable Games

Among the countless battles on the virtual battlefield, a recent notable victory was against the formidable BenjaminRobert1 in April 2025, where ComfyPuppet skillfully outmaneuvered their opponent after a tense and tactical mid-game:

1. c4 e5 2. g3 Bc5 3. e3 Qf6 4. Qe2 b5 5. cxb5 Bb7 6. Bg2 Bxg2 7. f4 Bxh1 ... 20. Qa6+ Nxa6 0-1

In this game, Vanessa showcased daring aggression by capturing a critical rook and forcing the opponent into tactical concessions, ultimately sealing the win by abandonment—a true puppetmaster in action!

In Summary

Vanessa "ComfyPuppet" Webley is more than a chess player – they’re a resilient strategist, a nocturnal tactician, and a spirited competitor who never shies away from a fight on the 64 squares. Whether facing the classic King’s Pawn or sneaky Scandinavian, Vanessa brings personality and persistence to every game. If you get a chance to play ComfyPuppet, prepare for a match that’s as unpredictable as it is entertaining!