Noa Botet (aka FireNoa)
Noa Botet is a chess player who valiantly navigates the 64 squares with a spirit undampened by rating swings or the occasional checkmate tango. Bursting onto the rapid scene in 2021 with a peak rating of 1042, Noa has since embarked on a rollercoaster journey through Rapid, Blitz, and Bullet formats, proving that persistence over perfection is key.
Career Highlights
- Peak Rapid Rating: 1042 (April 2021) - A promising start that showed early potential.
- Peak Blitz Rating: 655 (September 2024) - Quick on the clock, if not always quick to victory.
- Peak Bullet Rating: 359 (January 2025) - Lightning-fast moves with some lightning-quick learning curves.
Playing Style & Stats
Noa's style can be described as a blend of resilience and creativity, with an endgame frequency of over 54%, proving that finishing the marathon is a top priority. Their games average around 53 moves to win and 59 moves to lose—clearly they enjoy a good, drawn-out battle!
Despite the ups and downs, Noa has an inspiring comeback rate of nearly 70%, meaning when the chips are down, FireNoa is ready to burn the board and turn tides. Sure, there’s a tilt factor of 6, but who doesn’t have a little sass after a tough loss?
Favorite Openings
FireNoa has a fondness for the Queen's Pawn Opening - Chigorin Variation, playing it in rapid games 20 times with a nearly 45% win rate. They also dabble in tricky gambits like the Englund Gambit, boasting a cool 66.67% win rate there—because sometimes, chaos is the best strategy.
Memorable Recent Games
In a recent masterclass of patience and precision, FireNoa crowned a game with a beautiful checkmate against ven7445, showcasing deft moves like 50.b8=Q followed by an unstoppable queen dance culminating in Qh6#. You can relive the magic here.
Not all battles end in victory, of course—FireNoa recently faced some rough defeats against formidable opponents such as appujames and youssef8473, who delivered swift checkmates. But no worries, every defeat is just fuel for the next fiery comeback!
Fun Facts
- Noa tends to excel most in the afternoon and evening, boasting a 100% win rate at 20:00 hours. Evening blitz sessions? Yes, please!
- Despite a modest bullet rating, FireNoa is a champion in resilience and strategy, often playing long tactical games rather than quick flashy moves.
- Favorites include fighting it out in the French Defense, where Noa's win rates hover around 40-50% across different variations - a testament to a well-rounded opening repertoire.
All in all, Noa Botet aka FireNoa is proof that chess is not just about the rating but the stories, the comebacks, and the endless pushing of boundaries. Whether it’s a brutal endgame or a gladiator-level gambit, Noa plays with heart and plenty of fiery spirit!
