Thorsten Broda (griesgramdergrobe)
Once upon a chessboard, there was Thorsten Broda, a relentless fighter known online as griesgramdergrobe. This player isn’t just your everyday chess enthusiast—Thorsten’s enduring love for the game shines through thousands of blitz, bullet, and daily games played over the years.
Rating & Performance
Thorsten has steadily climbed the ranks with peak ratings reaching a remarkable 1793 in blitz and 1792 in bullet chess by mid-2024. His tactical prowess is backed by a formidable win record:
- Blitz: 2083 wins with a competitive win rate around 55%
- Bullet: An impressive 11,691 wins, battling his way through fast-paced games and often emerging victorious
- Daily: Solid 90 wins showcasing patience and strategic depth
- Rapid: Though fewer games played, 22 wins and a peak rating over 1600 prove his versatility
Opening Repertoire
Thorsten favors a rich variety of openings but shows a notable fondness for the Modern Defense Norwegian Defense with a strong winning rate of over 64% in blitz, and the English Opening Reversed Sicilian Variation, boasting a cracking 62% win rate. When the clock ticks louder and bullet pace ensues, he deftly navigates the English Opening Reversed Sicilian Closed, winning nearly 69% of his battles on this front.
Playing Style & Quirks
Here’s where Thorsten’s personality sparkles: with a comeback rate of 77.62%, he’s the embodiment of resilience, rarely backing down even when the going gets tough. His games tend to be thoughtful and marathon-like, averaging 57 moves to victory and 61 moves before a loss—clearly, he’s in it for the long haul, pushing both his opponents and himself to the limits.
Beware: his early resignation rate is a humble 0.86%, meaning he’s not one to quit easily—unless your last move was a swift checkmate, then all bets are off. His best time to strike is around 10:00 AM, where his brain is freshest to outwit foes.
Recent Highlights
Recently, Thorsten clinched a dazzling checkmate win against formidable opposition in the Speed Cup 2025, skillfully maneuvering a tricky position with precise calculation... proving that his username griesgramdergrobe (roughly translating to "grumpy old fellow") doesn’t reflect his sharp and creative gameplay!
Off the Board
While some may expect a “grumpy” nickname holder to be sour-faced, Thorsten's competitive spirit and patience paint a different picture: one of perseverance, hope, and hunger for improvement - a true chess warrior armed with pawns, knights, and an unstoppable determination.
Whether blitzing or grinding out daily games, Thorsten Broda continues to inspire fellow players to embrace every move and never give up, no matter how ruthless the board turns out to be.