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Rbn Brc

Username: donbrc

Playing Since: 2017-11-22 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Rapid: 398
484W / 485L / 38D
Blitz: 347
13W / 15L / 3D
Bullet: 636
0W / 1L / 0D

Rbn Brc - The Calculated Gambit

Better known online as donbrc, this chess enthusiast dances between triumph and challenge on the 64 squares with a flair that's both calculated and occasionally mischievous. With a peak rapid rating of 657 achieved back in July 2022 and a blitz zenith of 1049 from 2017, donbrc has clearly mastered the art of coming back stronger after the occasional stumble—boasting an impressive 63.7% comeback rate after falling behind!

Playing Style and Personality

donbrc is the kind of player who won't quit early too often – only about 11.6% early resignation rate – and loves a good endgame, with an endgame frequency of 40.6%. It's a long game for them, with wins lasting typically around 49 moves, proving patience truly is a virtue. They enjoy wearing the white pieces slightly more, hitting a 50% win rate with white and a respectable 46.65% with black. When faced with setbacks, donbrc doesn’t just fold; they fight back, as shown by their tactical awareness and resilience.

Opening Repertoire – A Little of This, A Little of That

Rapid games reveal a fondness for classical openings: the Kings Pawn Opening and its Kings Knight Variation have been tested over 100+ games with a win rate hovering around 46-49%. The Bishop's Opening is a clear favorite, winning nearly 63% of the time – either the bishops are truly blessed or the opponents just can't handle the pin. On the flip side, the Sicilian Defense tends to induce some frustration, with win rates slipping under 40% there. And a special shoutout to the Petrovs Defense, where donbrc keeps things balanced with just over 52% wins. Versatility is the name of the game here.

Recent Adventures and Battles

In the most recent skirmishes of 2025, donbrc has shown remarkable grit. A shining moment was the checkmate victory over eleanajeyma2, executed with precision in a Philidor Defense setup – a favorite battleground. Not shy of high-stakes drama, the player also boasts noteworthy wins against blue_fox_pilgrim and dbaibo just days prior, showcasing both tactical flair and strategic depth.

Psychological Quirks and Stats

One might say donbrc plays best when the world’s just waking up, with peak performance at 8 AM. Their "tilt factor" is a modest 8, so don't expect rage quits, but occasional frustration might sneak in after a tough run—longest losing streak is a manageable 8 games. Interestingly, their win rate dramatically improves when playing against lower-rated opponents: crushing nearly 76% of those matches, while towering over equal opponents with a solid 50% success rate.

Opponent Chronicles and Rivalries

Donbrc seems to have developed a curious relationship with various players. Against eleanajeyma2, the record is flawless, but hinamistry09 remains the pesky thorn, with a 0% win rate against them recently. Their competitive spirit is alive and well, consistently challenging players of all calibers, from former foes like swaala to newfound rivals such as hardrock71.

Fun Fact

Despite the rollercoaster rating graphs and occasional setbacks, donbrc has demonstrated that chess isn't merely about numbers—it's about stories, epic battles, and that sweet satisfaction of delivering a checkmate after a grind of nearly 50 moves. A true warrior of the chessboard!

Catch donbrc in action and perhaps learn a trick or two from their dynamic and evolving playstyle. The game is never quite over until the final rook falls.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
aman630628 0W / 1L / 0D
desprotestan 0W / 1L / 0D
kamil1014 0W / 1L / 0D
cedriclift 1W / 0L / 0D
md163 0W / 1L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
swaala 11W / 18L / 5D
mehdicament0 9W / 0L / 0D
hardrock71 3W / 4L / 0D
roro71015 5W / 0L / 0D
nnays 1W / 1L / 1D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 318 450
2023 420
2022 657
2021 636 530 551
2020 466 503
2017 903
Rating by Year201720202021202220232025903318YearRatingBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 86W / 73L / 6D 74W / 83L / 6D 51.0
2023 18W / 22L / 2D 16W / 25L / 2D 51.4
2022 4W / 0L / 0D 6W / 0L / 0D 48.0
2021 26W / 30L / 1D 32W / 23L / 4D 46.1
2020 80W / 77L / 4D 75W / 75L / 9D 47.8
2017 1W / 2L / 0D 1W / 3L / 1D 59.9

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Kings Pawn Opening 109 50 58 1 45.9%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 39 19 18 2 48.7%
Bishops Opening 30 19 11 0 63.3%
Petrovs Defense 25 13 10 2 52.0%
Bishops Opening Berlin Defense 22 12 10 0 54.5%
Scotch Game 21 9 11 1 42.9%
Queens Pawn Opening 20 11 9 0 55.0%
Philidor Defense 19 8 10 1 42.1%
Caro Kann Defense 19 14 5 0 73.7%
Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation 19 7 10 2 36.8%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Kings Pawn Opening 5 0 4 1 0.0%
Queens Pawn Opening 4 3 1 0 75.0%
Four Knights Game 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Italian Game 2 1 0 1 50.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Mikenas Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Alekhines Defense Normal Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Van t Kruijs Opening 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Philidor Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation 1 0 0 1 0.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
French Defense Exchange Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 10 0
Losing 8 3