Profile Summary: humanbob
Meet humanbob, a chess enthusiast whose journey mirrors a thrilling rollercoaster ride through the realms of rapid, blitz, daily, and bullet chess formats. Starting with a modest rapid rating of 569 in early 2022, humanbob transformed from a cautious pawn-pusher to a nearly 1800-rated rapid warrior by late 2024 — a testament to grit, countless games, and probably a healthy amount of caffeine.
Chess Odyssey and Style
humanbob isn’t just about grinding numbers; they wield the board with a flair for comebacks, showcasing an impressive 72.5% comeback rate after falling behind. With an average of 52 moves per win and an endgame frequency of 56%, patience and perseverance are clearly part of their toolkit. Expect a clever blend of strategic finesse and tactical alertness, especially when playing White (winning more than 55% of such games) or Black (still holding a solid 53% win rate).
Favorite Theatrics: Opening Moves
Like a magician revealing tricks, humanbob’s top rapid opening choice is hilariously labeled "Top Secret" — spanning over 1800 games with a cool winning percentage around 54%. When humanbob does spill the beans, variations like the Old Sicilian and the Scotch Gambit Scotch Game shine bright with 100% win rates (albeit in a handful of games). Maybe it’s their grandmaster code name for sneaky strategies, but it clearly works!
A Record of Battles
Across thousands of rapid games, humanbob boasts near a thousand wins, outpacing losses by a noticeable margin. While bullet and blitz performances are a bit wilder with ups and downs, the resilience stays intact, evident from a respectable blitz peak rating over 1500 and bullet flirting with 1500 as well.
Moments of Glory & Lessons Learned
The last few recorded games speak volumes: a classic victory in the Caro-Kann Fantasy Variation with smooth piece coordination and relentless pressure, a swift timing win in the Sicilian Old Variation, and a convincing time pressure triumph in the Philidor Defense Exchange Variation. Losses? Sure, nobody’s perfect — but humanbob tends to learn and improve, with tilt factor at a reasonable 7 and a psychological edge best sharpened by playing late at night (11 PM is prime time).
Human Behind the Moves
More than just stats, humanbob is a player with quirks: notorious for quick resignations now and then (about 6% early resign rate), yet also known for grinding out long battles (averaging nearly 69 moves in defeats). They tackle opponents consistently, often rewarding patience and strategy over flashy gambits.
In Summary
humanbob is the kind of player who'd rather fight over each square than throw in the towel early — a resilient chess warrior who’s climbed steadily, learned from every pawn lost, and laughed off losses like defeat is just part of the game's grand dance. If you meet humanbob on the digital battlefield, prepare for cunning moves, a penchant for surprising openings, and a player who knows that sometimes the best checkmate is one you earn after an epic struggle.
