Rodrigo Gobbi (gobbialves)
Meet Rodrigo Gobbi, a chess warrior known by his username gobbialves. Rodrigo’s chess journey is kind of like a rollercoaster — sometimes you're zooming past a rating of 1524 in Bullet chess, other times you're wondering why chess clocks are so mean when you lose on time. But hey, that's the drama of the game!
Rating Highlights
- Bullet Peak Rating: 1524 (September 2024)
- Daily Chess Peak: A whopping 2136 (February 2025) – someone clearly can plan a good long game!
- Blitz Peak: 1662 (July 2019) – because fast decisions sometimes pay off.
- Rapid Peak: 1684 (November 2023) – the sweet spot between blitz speed and daily patience.
Playing Style & Personality
Rodrigo is not one to sulk in defeat for long, boasting a remarkable comeback rate of 83.74%, proving that giving up is definitely not in his playbook. His average game length hovers around 67 moves for wins and 71 moves for losses — clearly enjoying the tactical tango all the way to the endgame.
His tilt factor is a modest 10, so when the pieces don't cooperate, he may grumble a little but quickly dusts off to face the next challenger. Rodrigo prefers to play his best around 2 PM, possibly after a nice lunch or a power nap — those are historically good times for his sharp tactics!
Favorite Openings
Rodrigo’s most enigmatic secret is his “Top Secret” opening, with over 10,000 games played in Bullet format, where his win rate (47.9%) is almost as mysterious as his opening moves. Outside of that cryptic mystery, he favors the Old Sicilian Variation with a strong 70.83% success rate – a spicy choice for those who like to challenge the norm.
Recent Memorable Triumph
On June 5th, 2025, Rodrigo secured a dazzling victory against reeon by checkmate in a Ruy Lopez: Old Steinitz Defense battle. With precise queen maneuvers leading to the final Qxg7#, he showed that patience and tactical vision pay off spectacularly.
Miscellaneous Fun Facts
- Loses more often to higher-rated players (67.52% losses) yet dominates when the ratings are below him with nearly 69% wins.
- Loves endgames and plays them frequently, with an endgame frequency of 78.78% — chess Zen at its finest.
- Known for early resignations only 0.67% of the time, because giving up is so passé.
- Has a surprisingly fair split of White and Black win rates — no favoritism, just pure skill and sometimes luck.
In summary, Rodrigo Gobbi is a persistent, somewhat mysterious chess aficionado who thrives in long battles and isn’t afraid to spice up the game with unexpected moves. Whether zipping through Bullet games or carefully planning daily matches, he’s a force to reckon with and definitely not your average pawn pusher.
Keep an eye on his profile for more thrilling chess adventures and tactical fireworks!
