ExceptionallyNooby: From Noob to 2600 in a Blink
Despite the self-deprecating handle, ExceptionallyNooby has become one of the most relentless improvers on the platform. With a peak Blitz rating of 2674 (2026-03-19), this account has traveled from triple-digit anonymity to expert level territory, mostly by playing a truly absurd number of games.
Humble Beginnings
ExceptionallyNooby first appeared on the rating boards in 2018 with Blitz ratings hovering near 650. The early months were a blur of blunders, timeouts, and the occasional brilliant move. By the end of 2018, the rating had climbed to about 1133, proof that even the noobiest noob can learn.
The Grind
What separates ExceptionallyNooby from casual players is volume. The account has played more than 42,000 rated games, with tens of thousands in Blitz and Bullet. The preferred time control is clearly Bullet, where quick hands and faster instincts rule the day.
- Over 10,500 Blitz wins and 9,100 Bullet wins
- Longest winning streak: 32 games
- Longest losing streak: 19 games, followed by a stubborn refusal to stop
Opening Repertoire
ExceptionallyNooby is not afraid of theory, or maybe is too afraid of everything else. With Black, the Sicilian Defense appears more than 1,000 times, especially the Najdorf. With White, the Queen's Gambit Declined is a workhorse, with hundreds of games in the 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.e3 line. The Australian Defense and Nimzo-Indian Defense also make frequent appearances.
Rivals and Regulars
No player reaches this many games without a few familiar faces. Against raymon777, ExceptionallyNooby has a comically one-sided record: 156 wins, 4 losses, and 1 draw in 161 meetings. Against Kent Slate, the story flips, with 50 losses in 56 games. There is also thunderjay29, a frequent opponent who has yet to score a win in 69 games against this account.
Style and Stamina
ExceptionallyNooby plays long, grinding games. The average winning game lasts about 79 moves, and the average loss lasts about 69 moves. The early resignation rate is a tiny 2.48 percent, meaning this player fights until the very end. The comeback rate is 81.55 percent, and even after losing a piece, the win rate stays above 43 percent. This is a player who believes in chaos, resilience, and the 14:00 time slot, which is the best hour of the day according to their stats.
Final Verdict
ExceptionallyNooby may have started as a noob, but the name is now pure irony. With a peak Blitz rating of 2674 and a Bullet rating above 2500, this player has turned relentless volume into real skill. If you see them across the board, do not let the username fool you.