Esau Wasswa (aka ewasswa)
Meet Esau Wasswa, a chess player who truly embodies the rollercoaster ride that is competitive chess. With a peak Rapid rating of 693 achieved in March 2025, Esau has shown a blend of cunning, resilience, and occasional bouts of
colorful unpredictability on the board. His rapid games are a testament to enduring battles — having played over 500 rapid games with a nearly balanced record of 267 wins and 283 losses, sprinkled with a handful of draws.
Esau's favorite battlegrounds are the King's Pawn Opening and the occasionally unpredictable Undefined openings, where he holds respectable win rates of 52% and 49%, respectively. A fan of the King's Fianchetto Opening with an impressive 80% win rate in this niche corner of the chess world, he clearly knows how to surprise his opponents when he wants to.
Not one for bullet madness, Esau tried his hand at high-speed chess just once, earning a humble 400 rating — perhaps a subtle hint that slow and steady ticks his brain better than lightning-fast gambits.
Playing Style & Stats
- Endgame Fan: Esau loves a good endgame, featuring in over half his matches, proving he’s got stamina and patience.
- Comeback Kid: With a comeback rate near 71%, the board is never truly lost for Esau — he's the type to get up, dust off his pieces, and create twists when you least expect.
- Tactical Rollercoaster: Win rate after losing a piece is a respectable 44%, but one-sided losses happen about 12% of the time — chess drama? Check!
- Early Resignation: Occasionally channeling the inner pessimist with a 6.85% early resignation rate, proving even heroes know when to cut their losses.
- Perfect Timing: Esau performs best at dawn around 7 AM and enjoys a surprisingly high win rate late at night, especially around 22:00 and 23:00 hours — the night owl knows best.
Memorable Moments
One of Esau’s most recent triumphs was a thrilling checkmate victory against Rose388 on May 30th, 2025. Esau’s solid play and sharp tactics shone through in a game where patience met opportunity — ending the match with a bow and a checkmate that left the crowd (imaginary or real) cheering.
However, as all chess warriors face, not every game ended in glory. On June 2nd, Esau had to accept defeat against the ever-persistent ZawislakJr, in a game abandoned mid-battle — reminding us all that even the best stumble, but the fight goes on.
Esau's Chess Journey in a Nutshell
In the grand theater of pawns, knights, and queens, Esau Wasswa plays with heart, strategy, and just a touch of endearing imperfection. Whether you’re rooting for him or respectfully bracing for battle, the name ewasswa guarantees engaging games peppered with unexpected twists, a heroic comeback every now and then, and enough chess lore to tell at your next game night.
