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.