Sasha Milo Schaefer (aka Go-GoBear)
Candidate Master Extraordinaire
Sasha Milo Schaefer is a formidable chess talent recognized with the prestigious Candidate Master title by FIDE. Known in online circles as Go-GoBear, Sasha blends grit and wit on the 64 squares, often outperforming their opponents with a mix of tactical prowess and sly surprises – sometimes winning by a dramatic timeout or an unexpected resignation, because why not keep the suspense alive?
Rating & Performance Highlights
- Peak Bullet Rating: 2292 (March 2025)
- Peak Blitz Rating: 2406 (April 2025)
- Peak Rapid Rating: 2023 (April 2025)
Whether it’s the adrenaline-packed Bullet or the strategic Blitz, Sasha shows steady excellence. Their longest winning streak hit an impressive 14 games, proving that when the bear is on a roll, it’s hard to stop. While the fastest games may sometimes lead to nerves (tilt factor is a modest 3), Sasha’s Endgame frequency is a testament to their deep understanding – about 82% of matches reach their thrilling final moments.
Playing Style: Strategic, Durable & Sometimes Unpredictable
Sasha’s games are marathon affairs, with an average of 74 moves per win and 85 moves per loss – bringing a level of endurance to the game that could rival seasoned marathon runners. With a cool-headed approach, Sasha never resigns early and boasts a remarkable comeback rate of nearly 84% when behind in material. Their White pieces shine with a 58% win rate, and even the Black pieces don’t get left out, winning about 56% of the time.
Opening Repertoire & Secret Weapons
The legendary 'Top Secret' opening reigns supreme in Sasha's arsenal, especially in Bullet with a remarkable 70% win rate. Other parts of the repertoire such as the Scandinavian Defense and Caro-Kann variations ensure a diverse and unpredictable attack. In Blitz, Sasha's favorite openings include the Kings Pawn Opening and the Colle System, both undefeated with a perfect 100% win rate!
Quirks and Fun Facts
- Best time to face Sasha: Around 11 PM, when their win rate is a flawless 100%.
- Favorite victory method: Winning on timeout (22 wins), because sometimes patience is the best strategy.
- Psychological endurance: After losing a piece, Sasha has a fighting 53% chance to still pull off a win – don’t count this bear out!
- Biggest challenge: Games on Mondays and Wednesdays are apparently the days when Sasha really turns on the heat, boasting win rates near 90%.
Recent Adventures
Notably, on May 26, 2025, Sasha maneuvered a blitz game against beingdaydreamer to victory with a graceful resignation from the opponent. Their latest loss was also a close affair against an opponent named taimell, ending in resignation – showing that even Candidate Masters face setbacks but bounce back with ferocity.
In Summary
Sasha Milo Schaefer is much more than a username or a title – they are a tactician who embraces the highs and lows of chess with equal passion. Whether grinding through endgames, experimenting with lesser-known openings, or edging out wins on time, Go-GoBear is a name chess fans should watch closely. Expect creativity, resilience, and a pinch of unpredictability from this Candidate Master who might just outsmart you when you least expect it.
Performance Feedback for Sasha Milo Schaefer
Hi Sasha! I've reviewed some of your recent games and overall it's clear that you have a strong fighting spirit and a good understanding of basic tactical ideas. Here are some constructive pointers to help you continue improving:
Strengths
- Active Play: You consistently put pressure on your opponent, often looking for tactical chances and forcing them into uncomfortable positions.
- Initiative and Attacking Attempts: You employ aggressive ideas like early pawn pushes and piece placement to unbalance your opponents and seek attacking chances.
- Endgame Awareness: In several games, you demonstrated good knowledge of key endgame principles, especially in rook and minor piece endgames.
Areas for Improvement
- Opening Fundamentals: Your opponents have exploited weaknesses around your king early in the game (moves like ...Kf7 and ...Kg6 are risky to face and play). I recommend focusing on solid opening principles such as safe king placement, timely development, and controlling the center. Try to develop your knights and bishops quickly and castle early to safeguard your king.
- King Safety: Some losses came after exposing your king too early or delaying castling. Prioritize king safety and be cautious when advancing your king in the early middlegame unless you are sure of the resulting safety and advantage.
- Positional Understanding: There are moments where control of key squares, pawn structure, and piece coordination can be improved. Working on fundamentals like strong outposts for knights, avoiding isolated pawns, and connecting rooks will help improve your middlegame play.
- Strategic Planning: Sometimes tactical shots are apparent, but coordinating multiple pieces towards a cohesive strategic plan will help you convert advantages more reliably.
- Time Management: Managing your clock better will allow you to think through critical positions more deeply and reduce blunders, especially in complex or closing phases of the game.
Next Steps
- Spend some time reviewing and practicing classical opening principles to avoid early king vulnerabilities.
- Try to complete your development and castle by move 10 whenever possible to ensure king safety.
- Analyze your recent games for missed tactical opportunities and try to understand the why behind both your and your opponent’s critical moves.
- Practice endgame fundamentals, focusing on rook endgames and king activity, to improve your winning conversion skills.
- Consider playing slower time controls occasionally to get more experience thinking through key positions.
Keep up the great work, and remember that steady improvement comes from consistent study and practice. If you want, we can review specific games or positions to identify tactical motifs and strategic themes tailored to your style.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| nicesilkybox | 1W / 1L / 0D | |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| rexjc2 | 1W / 2L / 0D | |
| chessisfun2014chess | 2W / 0L / 0D | |
| Daniel Gutiérrez Olivares | 1W / 1L / 0D | |
| Kabayoww | 0W / 1L / 1D | |
| sapqp | 0W / 0L / 2D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2177 | 1508 | 2023 | 1600 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35W / 13L / 12D | 36W / 23L / 5D | 79.9 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann Defense | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 50.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 33.3% |
| Amar Gambit | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 83.3% |
| Barnes Defense | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 80.0% |
| Catalan Opening: Open Defense | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 40.0% |
| Unknown | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Czech Defense | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| French Defense: Burn Variation | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 66.7% |
| French Defense: Winawer Variation, Advance Variation | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amar Gambit | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 42.9% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Australian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| King's Indian Attack: French Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| English Opening: Closed, Taimanov Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Dresden Opening: The Goblin | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alekhine Defense: Modern Variation, Alekhine Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QGD: 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.e3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 14 | 1 |
| Losing | 3 | 0 |