Who Is nebon n, aka GMnebon?
nebon n, known online as GMnebon, is a high-volume Blitz warrior with more than 37,000 rated online games. Blitz is the preferred time control, and the numbers prove it: an endless series of busy months, long winning streaks and a peak Blitz rating of 2508 (2019-12-16). In Rapid, nebon n has also quietly reached 2022 (2026-06-02). The "GM" in the username hints at grandmaster ambitions, and the 37,000-game record is the real proof of dedication.
Blitz Career Arc
nebon n started in November 2013 at 1373 and spent the mid-2010s grinding through the 2100s and 2200s. By the end of 2018 the rating regularly touched 2400, and in December 2019 came the career best performance. The chart below captures the climb from unknown name to feared online opponent.
After a long pause, nebon n returned in 2026 with a 2308 Blitz rating and a 2016 Rapid rating. Even the smaller Rapid sample is encouraging: two wins in 2025 and a positive run in early 2026.
Opening Repertoire
As White, nebon n prefers flexible setups with 1.d4 and 1.Nf3. The Réti Opening appears more than 700 times in the Blitz record, while the King's Indian Defense: Larsen Variation shows up often when the game turns into a slow maneuvering battle. As Black, nebon n handles 1.e4 with the solid Petrov's Defense and also faces a huge volume of Sicilian structures.
The best returning weapon is the King's Indian Defense: Larsen Variation, with around a 52% score in more than 1,000 Blitz games.
Grit and Playing Style
nebon n is an endgame addict. About 80% of games reach the endgame, and the average decisive game stretches near 70 moves. The comeback numbers are even more impressive: after losing a piece, nebon n still wins nearly 44% of the time, and the overall comeback rate is 82.61%.
- Longest winning streak: 12 games
- Longest losing streak: 13 games, proof that even grinders bleed
- Best time of day by the data: 1 a.m.
- First capture usually arrives around move 7
- Against lower rated players: about 65% wins
Rivalries
The name that appears most often in nebon n's history is Ralf Steinbrecht, a 152-game rivalry with 55 wins for nebon n, 94 for the opponent and just 3 draws. Another regular dance partner is Darko Jelen, with 137 games and a close career split. These long-running rematch cycles are the heart of online Blitz.
Final Verdict
nebon n is not just a username on a leaderboard. They are a 37,000-game monument to persistence, a lover of long endgames and a player who can still beat anyone on a good night.