Eric

Eric (exbC) - The Chess Combatant

Meet Eric, known in the chess world by the enigmatic handle exbC. With a peak daily rating soaring to 1630 as recently as May 2025, Eric has shown he’s no weekend warrior—unless that weekend includes some serious blitz battles and bullet bulletstorms!

Playing Profile

Eric’s style can be summed up as patient yet cunning. He averages almost 68 moves per win, proving he’s in it for the long game, squeezing out victories like a true tactician. Remarkably, he’s got an 86% comeback rate after setbacks, so never count this player out—even if they've lost a piece or two.

The Daily Grind

On the daily chess battlefield, Eric dominates with a solid 62.5% win rate playing his secret weapon opening, simply called "Top Secret" (because sharing it would be a checkmate to his momentum). Despite occasional tilt moments clocking in at 13%, he remains a force to be reckoned with, especially between 6am and 11am when his win rate spikes—guess he's a morning grandmaster!

Speed Demon

In the blitz and bullet arenas, Eric’s no stranger to chaos. His bullet rating climbed to a peak of 1571 and blitz maxed out at 1503. Though bullet games can get wild (and his wins-loses nearly balance out), Eric has mastered the art of rapid-fire victories and heart-stopping time scrambles.

Opening Moves & Weird Tactics

Eric isn’t afraid of fiddling with less orthodox openings. His adventures with the Englund Gambit and rare variations like the Benoni Defense Modern Variation show a palate for risk and a mind that prefers to keep opponents guessing. Expect the unexpected if you face him—like winning on time after pushing the clock as much as his pawns.

Recent Battles

His most recent victories showcase fierce endgames often concluded by resignation or on time—because why let your opponent breathe? One spectacular win against AntoniLagunas involved a queen dance and a relentless rook siege culminating in a time win. Not bad for a player who also boasts solid psychological resilience and tactical awareness.

Off the Board

When not wrestling kings and queens, Eric probably enjoys the mysteries of life or at least a good cup of chess-themed coffee. With a nickname that sounds like a chess move and stats that would make computers blink, Eric remains a humble but formidable opponent. Watch out for his sneaky time-limit finishes and his habit of ending games with a flourish—figuratively and literally.

In short: Eric is that player who will outlast you, outplay you, and maybe outwit you, all while keeping a subtle smile because he knows every pawn pushed is one step closer to victory... or a hilarious blunder.