Pooley Sims

Profile Summary: Pooley Sims (aka Drunzzen)

Meet Pooley Sims, better known in the chess world (and on chess.com) as Drunzzen. A tactical wizard and a bullet-speed tactician, Pooley doesn't just play chess—they practically blitz through their opponents with dazzling swiftness and precision.

Starting out with a modest bullet rating around 591 in 2023, Pooley rocketed up the ranks to an impressive peak of 1884 in March 2025. Not bad, right? Their blitz rating is even sexier, topping out at 2018, while the rapid format sees them cruising near an elite 2039. Clearly, Pooley enjoys the rush of faster time controls, where quick wit and instinct dominate.

With a staggering longest winning streak of 26 games, Pooley knows how to turn on the heat like a true chess serial killer. Their current winning streak might be chilling at zero, but hey, even legends need a breather. They have a knack for comebacks too, boasting a 76.61% comeback rate and a 74.76% win rate after losing a piece—which basically means they stay calm when chaos erupts and often flip the script on baffled adversaries.

Pooley favors aggressive and offbeat openings like the Nimzowitsch Defense and Danish Gambit, crushing opponents with over 80% win rates in these lines. The Scandinavian Defense and Closed Sicilian Defense also feature prominently, revealing a penchant for sharp, unorthodox battles rather than snooze-fest symmetrical lines.

A bit of psychological trivia: Pooley's best time to play their magical chess moves is around 4 AM. Yes, when most of us are snoring, Pooley is busy slicing and dicing pawns. And apparently, playing at dawn gives them a win rate above 80%! So if you’re planning to challenge Drunzzen, maybe don’t do it before breakfast.

When Pooley wins, it’s often with a swift resignation or checkmate termination, but time scrambles and even some timeout wins pepper their record—‘cause why not win in style or just outlast your opponent’s clock? Their games tend to be deep affairs, with an average of nearly 68 moves in victories, proving they're just as comfortable with the endgame grind.

Off the board, Pooley might be the kind of player who laughs at losing streaks of four and jokes about their 9.88% early resignation rate—because, honestly, who wants to drag a lost game? The playstyle screams confidence, but not arrogance—after all, losing is just a setup for a dramatic comeback.

If you want to catch a glimpse of Pooley’s style, check their recent slugfest wins in the Closed Sicilian skirmish or their masterful timing in a French Defense battle. And remember: When facing Drunzzen, the clock is your enemy and their tactical awareness is your nightmare.

In summary:

• Bullet peak rating: 1884 (March 2025)
• Blitz peak rating: 2018 (August 2024)
• Rapid peak rating: 2039 (June 2025)
• Long winning streak: 26 games
• Favourite openings: Nimzowitsch Defense, Danish Gambit, Scandinavian Defense, Closed Sicilian
• Best results come in the early morning hours (~4 AM)

Pooley Sims: A fierce competitor who blends speed, strategy, and cheeky tactical flair to keep everyone guessing—except their queen, who probably knows what’s coming.