Eli P

Meet Eli Popp, aka EliPopp13

Eli P is a rising star in the realm of online chess — a player who dances on the 64 squares with a mix of cunning, resilience, and just a hint of cheekiness. With a peak rapid rating soaring to an impressive 824 in May 2025, Eli has turned the Caro-Kann Defense into their personal playground, securing a solid 62% win rate there. Queens Pawn Opening enthusiasts beware: Eli's 72% win rate indicates tactical wizardry that’s tough to crack.

Known for their gritty comebacks — boasting a comeback rate of nearly 78% — Eli rarely stays down for long. Even when losing a piece, they maintain a composed 52% win rate afterward, proving that “losing a knight” is merely a plot twist in their strategic saga.

Eli’s games tend to be marathons, averaging around 60 moves per win, showing patience and endurance that would tire lesser mortals. Though early resignations are rare (just under 6%), they’re obvious when the situation calls for it — no stubbornness here, just efficiency.

When it comes to playing style, Eli is a bit of a night owl wizard. Their absolute best hour to throw down on the board is 4 AM, a time when most humans are dreaming of pawn promotions and checkmates. If you’re up at that hour, watch out — their win rate at dawn is a perfect 100%, making the early bird look a little sleepy.

Friendly but fierce: Eli has carved out impressive records against many opponents, boasting a 93% win rate against jandersonmack and a perfect 100% against seansin and martijnisdenaam. But everyone has their kryptonite — just ask ajay_s_vasan, who managed to walk away with a win against our hero.

From rapid to blitz to bullet, Eli’s still sharpening their tactical edge, with blitz ratings peaking at 511 and bullet reaching a sweet 610. Sure, lightning-fast bullet games are fewer in number, but each win there is a testament to swift thinking and quick fingers.

In short, Eli P is the kind of player who proves chess is not just about brute force or speed — it’s a blend of strategy, psychology, and timing. Also, a good dose of midnight magic.

“Sometimes you win by checkmate, sometimes by resignation, but Eli prefers to win with style… and a cheeky grin.”

Follow Eli’s journey and maybe catch a game or two at the bewitching hour of 4 AM — if you dare!