Overview
Robert Wetherholt (also known online as DocLatte) is a persistent Daily chess player with a taste for long, dramatic games and an uncanny ability to keep fighting until the very last pawn. Active since 2012, Robert built a footprint of steady activity and memorable streaks — both good and bad — while preferring the relaxed cadence of Daily time controls. For a quick snapshot of his career peak, see: 1364 (2019-08-09).
- Active since: 2012
- Preferred time control: Daily
- Career highlight: steady mid-1300s form around 2018–2019
Playing Style & Strengths
Robert is the kind of player who enjoys long endgames — his games often move deep into the late middlegame and endgame, with an average of ~67 moves per win and ~77 per loss. He tends to deliver checks with his queen often, shows strong comeback instincts, and is happiest when the position simplifies into a technical struggle.
- Endgame frequency: very high — he finishes games in the endgame in the majority of cases.
- Avg moves per decisive game: long (lots of maneuvering and patience).
- Tactical resilience: strong comeback rate and decent win rate after losing material.
- Best time to challenge him: around 10:00 local — some of his best win rates appear then.
Openings & Preferences
Robert experiments with offbeat and classical choices alike. He has notable success with the Nimzo-Larsen Attack (Classical Variation) and certain Colle-system lines as White. As Black he sees mixed results against tricky lines like the Amazon Attack and the Blackburne Shilling Gambit — the latter has been an amusing nemesis with a low win rate.
- Strong with: Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Classical Variation — a reliable weapon.
- Comfortable in: Colle System (Rhamphorhynchus Variation) and slow, maneuvering openings.
- Tricky opponents: Blackburne Shilling Gambit and Amar Gambit (historically poor win rates).
- Curious repertoire links: Nimzo-Larsen Attack • Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation
Rivalries & Notable Games
No biography of Robert would be complete without mentioning his long-running encounters with lance228 — nearly two hundred recorded games. Those duels are a saga of swings, stubborn defense, and the occasional brilliant finish.
- Most-played opponent: lance228 (≈190 games)
- Memorable duel: A classic duel against lance228
- Longest winning streak: 9 games • Longest losing streak: 11 games
Memorable Stats & Tendencies
Robert’s record reads like the story of a marathon player: long games, lots of checks, and a willingness to grind out wins against lower-rated opponents. He plays best in the morning hours and loves positions where technique wins the day.
- Overall Daily record highlights: many hard-fought wins and a career of persistent activity.
- Tactical note: often uses the queen for checks and attack motifs.
- Psychology: comeback specialist — good at turning losing positions into salvage victories.
Fun Facts & Placeholders
A few light-hearted and useful bits to enrich Robert’s profile.
- Nickname: DocLatte — likely because every great idea starts with a warm beverage.
- Favorite time of day to play: 10:00 (statistical sweet spot).
- Try replaying one of his typical slow-burn games:
- More opponent profiles: Michael Bowersock • lordwetherholt
Closing Note
Robert Wetherholt (DocLatte) is the kind of Daily player who rewards patience — both his own and that of anyone who sits across the board from him. Expect long fights, creative opening choices, and a few surprises in the endgame. If you want a test of endurance and technique, challenge him at Daily chess.