Profile: Bastien "Corbib" Corbillon
Meet Bastien Corbillon, known in the chess world by his cunning handle "Corbib." A rapid and steady player, Bastien has danced around the 600-rating mark in rapid chess by 2025, proudly boasting a peak rapid rating of 770 back in 2023 before settling at a respectable 609. If there's one thing true about Corbib, it’s persistence—329 wins versus 327 losses in rapid games show he’s not just here to play; he’s here to compete fiercely.
Bastien's favorite opening? The Queens Pawn Opening Accelerated London System—where he shines brightly with a nifty 66.7% win rate over nearly a hundred games. He shows a flair for the tricky and aggressive with the Englund Gambit as well, crushing opponents over 61% of the time in rapid formats. Caro Kann lovers beware: Corbib’s win rate there is a middling 37.7%, suggesting a love-hate relationship with this sturdy defense.
When the clock speeds up in blitz, Corbib battles valiantly with an 888 top rating and an average hovering around 700. Although blitz games sometimes cause more losses than wins (20 losses to 12 wins), his blitzing style is nothing short of entertaining. Bullet chess? Let's just say it’s not his main stage yet, with a humble 131 rating and a couple of tough matches.
Bastien’s playing style is quite scientific but with a touch of humor: he resigns quickly about 6% of the time when the chips are down, but in true phoenix fashion, he has a whopping 64% comeback rate! If he loses a piece, watch out—he's got a perfect 100% win rate after dropping material. Talk about turning lemons into lemonade!
In the psychological battleground of chess, Corbib shows some tilt (about 9%), proving he's human after all, but this modest tilt doesn’t stop him from pulling off brilliant strategies. His longest winning streak hit 7 games, a testament to his motivated streaks.
Notable Game Highlight
One of Bastien’s most elegant victories came in 2025 using his trademark Accelerated London System, finishing with a swift checkmate in just 32 moves against MemphisWG. A true example of strategic finesse and tactical precision!
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Fun Facts
- Most successful across Wednesday—winning over 55% of games played that day.
- Prefers playing in the cozy hours of 14:00 and 23:00 where his win rates spike to 63.8% and 60% respectively.
- When under pressure, has an average game length of about 52 moves whether winning or losing — patience is a virtue!
- White pieces yield a slightly better win rate (49.7%) than black (46.9%), meaning Bastien likes starting the party.
Bastien Corbillon—part strategist, part fighter, and all about bringing tactical flair to the board. Keep an eye on “Corbib” as he sharpens his skills and brings more chaos and charm to the 64 squares. Chess isn't just a game for him; it's a showdown with infinite possibilities.
